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Home > News & Events > Industry & Advocacy News > Colbert Report: Ann Patchett Talks Amazon v. Brick & Mortar Booksellers

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Colbert Report: Ann Patchett Talks Amazon v. Brick & Mortar Booksellers

February 21, 2012

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Novelist Ann Patchett discusses the closing of two large bookstores in Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives. She took action, opening Parnassus Books with a business partner in November.

Patchett invites Steve Colbert to compare Parnassus and Amazon for himself when he publishes his next book. Here's the video clip:

The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
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