Even if you aren’t in Pittsburgh, you can support local businesses by shopping their websites.  One of the interesting (and I think exciting things) about the internet is that it allows the smaller shops a way to compete with some of the conveniences of bigger shops.  Sometimes it is just easier to order books online – but you can buy those books from local book shops.  I usually check out Abe Books which lets you search lots of local shops from one site. I read this article, Saving Broadway Books, last year in Inc. Magazine.  The recession was catching up… Read the rest