Despite the fact that there are so many independent bookstores with specialty themes, they all face rising rents, competition from chains and online vendors, and a lack of interest from younger readers. Their proprietors admit business is getting tougher.
獨立書店的經營困境雖然獨立書店的樣貌豐富多元，但面臨節節高漲的店租、連鎖書店與網路書店的削價競爭，以及年輕人閱讀風氣的日顯淡薄，業者都坦言：「生意，是越來越難做了。」