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New Books in Psychoanalysis
A Better Way to Buy Books
Sep 12, 2023
Andy Hunter, founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, discusses creating an independent version of Amazon for buying books. They talk about challenges faced in starting the company, the impact of the pandemic, and how people can support local bookstores through the platform. They also discuss obstacles encountered while launching a B Corps website, successfully expanding to the UK, and future plans to make a systemic change in the industry. The hosts highlight the joy of supporting bookstores, browsing and talking to bookstore keepers, and recommend their favorite books.
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- Bookshop.org is a revolutionary online book retailer that donates over 80% of its profits to independent bookstores, providing a convenient way to buy books while supporting local communities.
- Despite initial challenges, bookshop.org experienced rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and plans to further integrate ebook sales to expand support for independent bookstores and offer more options to readers.
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The Origins of Bookshop.org and Its Mission to Support Independent Bookstores
Andy Hunter, the founder and CEO of bookshop.org, shares the origins of the platform and its mission to support independent bookstores. He discusses his deep connection to books and bookstores, and how he wanted to create an alternative to Amazon that would benefit local bookshops. Despite facing initial challenges in raising funds and gaining support, bookshop.org launched successfully in January 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated its growth, with bookshop.org becoming a lifeline for many struggling bookstores during the lockdown. Currently, bookshop.org collaborates with approximately 1,900 independent bookstores in the US, accounting for 80% of the total bookstores associated with the American Bookseller Association.
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