> And independent bookstore doesn’t even mean much to you because the whole reason to care that it’s independent is because it functions as a community space.

Buying from a local independent bookstore is good for more than just supporting them for providing a community space. Buying from your local bookstore also means giving your money (at least in part) to members within your local economy.

It also means not giving your money (at least in part) to Amazon.

Both of those things are a win.