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Bookstores feel bite of competition By GINA KINSLOWGlasgow Daily Times Many of the book publishers also offer discounts that Sutton is able to pass on to her customers.
Lambirth and Sutton both special order books for customers. The types of things Lambirth will special order, she said, are “Things you just can’t walk in and pick up.” She also works with local schools. “They will order multiple copies of one book for the classroom,” she said. Sutton works with area churches to order books by the case. Lambirth has had book signings as a means of attracting more customers, but says they haven’t worked well. “Almost nobody shows up,” she said, and that makes her feel badly for the authors, especially if they’ve driven a long way for the events. Sutton recently moved her business from Festival Plaza to its present location on Shane Drive. “We have downsized our store square-footage wise, but we still have the same products,” she said. Lambirth says location plays a huge role in a store’s success. At one time, people would stop by her store on their way to Wal-Mart when it was in Barren River Plaza. Since Wal-Mart moved, Lambirth said fewer people come into her store. “We do have customers who still come on a regular basis that have been loyal to us and we are thankful for that,” she said. Lambirth and Sutton both say they will do their best to hang on despite the competition. Sutton believes there is a future for the independent bookstore. 
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