CLEAN : Amazon opens first brick and mortar bookstore

The transcript discusses the speaker's personal preferences for physical book shopping over online purchases. It highlights Amazon's unique approach of using data from its website to stock its physical bookstore, creating a rich selection of bestsellers. The speaker reflects on the irony of Amazon's physical presence and the evolution of book buying. Concerns are raised about Amazon's impact on smaller bookstores, as it captures a significant share of bestseller sales, potentially affecting their success.

What does the speaker prefer when it comes to buying books?

• Listening to audiobooks

• Physically interacting with books

• Reading e-books on a Kindle

• Ordering books online

What is the speaker's view on Amazon opening a physical bookstore?

• It is a waste of resources

• It will lead to the closure of all online stores

• It is a step backward for Amazon

• It highlights the irony of online retailers going offline

What does the speaker find ironic about Amazon's bookstore?

• It only sells e-books

• It is located in a remote area

• It does not sell any Amazon products

• It is a physical store by an online retailer

How does the speaker describe the selection of books in the Amazon bookstore?

• Limited to new releases

• Curated based on bestsellers

• Focused on rare books

• Random and varied

What concern does the speaker express about Amazon's impact on smaller bookstores?

• Amazon is increasing the prices of books

• Amazon is reducing the number of bestsellers available

• Amazon is helping smaller bookstores thrive

• Amazon is negatively affecting smaller bookstores' sales