Amazon Was Supposed to Kill the Bookstore. James Daunt Had Other Plans | Better in Person

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0:13Hey there, it's Stephen Dunner, and this is a bonus episode of our new TV talk show, Better in Person.

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0:28My guest today is James Daunt, a name you may not know, but after listening to this episode, I think you will understand why I was so excited to speak with him.

0:38As always, thanks for listening.

0:47I think 30 years ago, all the bookstore chains were ruling the world, and the idea that I would then be running them all is, yes, fanciful.

0:56And indeed, I may wake up at some point and find it was all some sort of weird mushroom that I ate last night.