Bookshop.org Launches E-Book Platform to Empower Independent Bookstores

The new platform allows local bookstores to sell e-books directly, aiming to challenge Amazon's dominance in the digital book market.

Bookshop.org now enables independent bookstores to sell e-books through its platform, offering over three million titles accessible via a web browser or dedicated apps.
The platform ensures that 100% of e-book profits go directly to the selected bookstore, with a profit-sharing pool benefiting all partner stores in cases where no store is specified.
Bookshop.org aims to provide a competitive alternative to Amazon, addressing the lack of e-book options for customers wanting to support local bookstores.
The platform currently does not support Kindle devices, but plans to expand compatibility to Amazon's e-reader in the future.
Since its launch in 2020, Bookshop.org has generated over $35 million for independent bookstores, reinforcing its mission to sustain local book culture and resist corporate monopolization.