Two decades ago Amazon.com was still a startup, while Barnes & Noble was the disruptive force undermining local businesses. How times have changed. Last week, Barnes & Noble effectively put itself up for sale. So is this a turning point for the bookseller or the end of the line?

In today's episode of Barron's new podcast, The Readback, Alex Eule talks to Barron's Andrew Bary about the book industry and Barnes and Noble's next chapter.

The Readback is hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft.