Too bad about Fremont Place Books, I've only been in there once or twice (and did buy something), but I admit I do most of my new book purchasing from Amazon. Great to hear that Ophelia's will keep going, I've spent a lot of time there and gotten quite a few books. I do buy used books from stores a lot more often than new books.
It feels like a small part of civilization is going away, like the world is decaying.
They will be missed.
By the way, have I told you how keen the new 3D iPad you can buy at Xmas 2011 is? (wireless version around Thanksgiving)