Bookshop.org: Supporting Independent Bookstores

Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that shares its profits with independent bookstores. Founded by Andy Hunter, the platform was created in response to the dominance of Amazon in the book-selling industry and the negative impact it had on local bookstores. Bookshop.org allows customers to support their favorite independent bookstores while shopping online. With over 1,900 independent bookstores currently on the platform, it aims to give these bookstores a greater market share in online sales and provide them with more financial stability. The platform also offers curated lists that are human-curated, providing a more interesting and diverse selection than the typical top-seller lists found on Amazon. In the near future, Bookshop.org aims to expand its offerings to include ebooks, allowing readers to support their local bookstores even when purchasing digital books.