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New Books in Science
A Better Way to Buy Books
Sep 12, 2023
Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, discusses his journey to creating one of the most revolutionary organizations in the book world. He talks about the motivation behind creating Bookshop.org, the challenges faced in getting the idea off the ground, and the impact of the pandemic on its growth. They also discuss their vision for Bookshop, aiming to increase market share for independent bookstores and launch ebooks in the future to support them.
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- Bookshop.org supports brick and mortar bookstores by donating profits from book sales, countering the challenges of online shopping.
- Bookshop.org aims to make a systemic change in the book-selling industry, envisioning a future where independent bookstores have a significant market share and offer readers a genuine choice.
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Supporting Brick and Mortar Bookstores
Andy Hunter, founder of bookshop.org, explains how his platform supports brick and mortar bookstores. By donating a portion of the profits made from book sales on bookshop.org, local bookstores receive crucial financial support. This initiative aims to counter the challenges faced by bookstores in the age of online shopping. Users can easily find and support their local bookstores on bookshop.org through the store finder feature. The platform also offers curated lists of books that cater to various interests, providing a more personalized and diverse reading experience compared to larger retailers like Amazon.
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