Actually, the demise of Blockbuster had more to do with their failure to adapt to a changing market. Netflix simply capitalized on emerging technology and evolved consumer demands. Blockbuster was too invested in their late fees model which was a significant part of their revenue. Instead of adapting, they stuck …

That has to be 'The Doomsday Book' by Connie Willis. The protagonist, Kivrin Engle, is a historian who travels back to the 14th century. It's meticulous in its details about the Black Death period, so it's not just fluff about medieval times. And yes, it's a series—that would be the …