There are less than 1,000 independent bookshops in the UK, a figure that is the lowest the country has had since accurate records of shops began being kept. The Booksellers Association has already called it a crisis situation, as there are just 987 bookshops across the entire country. "Bookshops are important cultural and community hubs, and make a vital contribution to the … [Read more...] about Independent Bookshops in UK Fall Below 1000 For The First Time