New Books in Economics
A Better Way to Buy Books
Sep 12, 2023
Andy Hunter, founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, discusses creating an indie version of Amazon, supporting local bookstores, challenges faced, expansion goals, the importance of bookstore recommendations, and favorite books with a mathematical component.
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- Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that shares profits with independent bookstores, aiming to redirect a portion of online book sales away from dominant platforms like Amazon.
- Bookshop.org has successfully raised over $28 million for local bookstores in the US, supporting about 80% of independent bookstores associated with the American Bookseller Association and helping them survive during the pandemic.
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Bookshop.org: Supporting Independent Bookstores
Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that shares profits with independent bookstores. Founded by Andy Hunter, the platform allows customers to easily support local bookstores while shopping online. With over 1,900 independent bookstores associated with Bookshop.org, it aims to make a systemic change in the book-selling industry by redirecting a portion of online book sales away from dominant players like Amazon. The platform offers curated booklists and plans to expand to support ebook sales in the future.
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