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New Books in Language

A Better Way to Buy Books

Sep 12, 2023
Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, discusses the challenges faced by physical bookstores and explains how Bookshop.org supports them. He shares his personal journey of creating the platform to combat Amazon's dominance. Despite hurdles like shipping issues and a small team, Bookshop.org expanded successfully. The hosts talk about future plans, supporting independent bookstores, and their love for local bookstores and favorite authors.
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Andy Hunter

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Quick takeaways

  • Bookshop.org raises over $27 million for independent bookstores, providing a lifeline for these businesses.
  • Bookshop.org aims to expand their market share and launch an ebook feature to support independent bookstores in the online bookselling world.

Deep dives

Supporting Independent Bookstores with Bookshop.org

Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that supports independent bookstores by donating a portion of profits. Since 2020, they have raised over $27 million for independent bookstores, providing a vital lifeline for these businesses. Bookshop.org allows readers to easily support their local bookstores by purchasing books online. The platform also offers curated lists and recommendations, providing a more personalized and meaningful book-buying experience compared to large retailers like Amazon.

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