alt Hacker NewsI like to buy books and would never buy from Amazon. Haven't for a long time for many reasons.
I find it more enjoyable to browse a local bookshop or charity shop and, if I want to buy something specific online I'll go with bookshop.org.
I like to buy books and would never buy from Amazon. Haven't for a long time for many reasons.
I find it more enjoyable to browse a local bookshop or charity shop and, if I want to buy something specific online I'll go with bookshop.org.
Bookshop.org will also pair with local book stores and share some profits. Win-win
It’s ironic that in the 90s, we were warning about large retailers like Barnes and Noble pushing out smaller shops. Now we’re nostalgic for that experience also.
Amazon has truly ruined many things. We traded so much for the cheap convenience of fast shipping and a few dollars off.