Bookshop.org, an online platform “championing independent bookstores,” announced on its fifth anniversary that local independent bookstores will be able to sell ebooks to their customers.
Through Bookshop.org’s Ebook platform, indie bookstores can go head-to-head with Amazon’s Kindle apps, according to CEO/Founder Andy Hunter.
:Built to bolster revenue streams for brick-and-mortar bookstores, Bookshop.org’s digital books initiative is a monumental addition to its multi-award-winning giveback model and an advancement for the book industry,” he said. “Empowering local bookstores to sell digital products and earn 100% of the profits from those sales highlights Bookshop.org’s ongoing commitment to supporting local bookstores in the digital age.”
Bookshop.org’s new platform gives readers the ability to purchase and download ebooks from their favorite bookstores or on Bookshop.org’s site. The platform, available online via any web browser and through Bookshop.org apps on Apple and Android, launches with a diverse catalog of over three million ebooks, including works from all major publishers, providing something for every type of reader. The app also fosters community engagement by allowing readers to share their favorite book moments on social media, Hunter says.
