Joel VanderWerf
joelvanderwerf@sfba.social
<p>Mathematician. Applying semigroup theory to distributed computing, convergent replication.</p>
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Post #1702797
&quot;When Amazon ran a “counter-sale” last year during Independent Bookstore Day — an annual event that takes place the last Saturday of April — the move backfired. The giant triggered a wave of support for independent bookstores that gave many their biggest day of sales — ever. People are more aware now that how and where they spend money is powerful. Booksellers see that up close.&quot; https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/25/opinion-a-boom-of-independent-bookstores-just-when-we-need-...