Blackwells of Oxford has joined Foyles of London in being aabsorbed by Waterstones.
Being able to browse titles on military subjects before buying is now a thing of the past.
Recent titles have tended to be disappointingly padded with dull photographs.
I rarely buy new books now even on Amatheft.
Instead Charity Shops furnish me with some I have missed.
The main winner is the Internet which I use on my hone which is also loaded with my favourite pics