It’s a theme that’s been repeated several time in regional papers: the loss of the independent bookstores. In Seattle there are more bookstores per capita than any other U.S. city, but the city grows increasingly expensive and several niche independents have closed their doors. All for Kids Books & Music closed this summer; an article in 2006 described owner Chauni Haslet’s passion to keep it afloat. The big three stalwarts Elliott Bay Book Co., University Book Store and Third Place Books are holding steady.