Empowering Independent Bookstores: Bookshop.org Launches Ebooks
Independent bookstores are set to benefit from the growing digital market for ebooks, thanks to a recent announcement from Bookshop.org. The platform has now integrated ebooks into its offerings, allowing customers to choose a local bookstore at checkout. Following this model similar to physical book purchases, a portion of the revenue generated will support that chosen store. Since its inception in 2020, Bookshop.org has successfully redirected over $35 million back into indie bookstores.
A Boost for Local Businesses During Challenging Times
In a conversation with CEO Andy Hunter, he shared how numerous stores credit their survival during pandemic-related shutdowns directly to the financial support provided by Bookshop.org. With the incorporation of ebook sales, these establishments gain yet another avenue for income—allowing consumers an additional method of backing local businesses. As Hunter aptly puts it, “It’s not feasible to suggest customers turn to us for physical books but then redirect them elsewhere for ebooks.”
An Extensive Catalog and Fair Revenue Distribution
The online retailer is rolling out an impressive selection of over three million ebooks sourced from all prominent publishers. Every dollar generated through ebook sales will be funneled entirely towards the selected bookstore by the customer; if no specific store is chosen, profits will be pooled and distributed among participating retailers while also returning some proceeds back to Bookshop.org itself. This allows independent booksellers not just assistance but equality in earnings as well.
Introducing New Reading App Features
Accompanying this new category are significant enhancements including a newly launched reader app available on both iOS and Android platforms. This app enables users to browse carefully curated lists of titles, explore their ebook catalog extensively while reading previews and managing wishes lists conveniently across devices.
Although purchases must still be completed on the main website (similar practices as with competitors avoid high in-app billing fees imposed by Apple and Google), users can now utilize Google Pay and Apple Pay directly through Bookshop.org’s site.
User-Friendly Experience with Innovative Features
The reading interface offered through this app promises ease-of-use akin to popular tablet ereader applications—it encompasses highlighting options, text annotations along with adjustable fonts and search capabilities within texts themselves. An uncommon feature includes vertical scrolling mode offering continuous flow when reading instead of standard page-by-page navigation—a detail that certainly enhances user experience.
A Glimpse Inside Bookshop.org’s App
Quote Sharing: A New Way To Connect Over Literature
A standout aspect included within this launch is Quote Sharing functionality—a feature designed for those who relish discussing literature on social media platforms like Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). Currently when individuals share quotes from printed materials online they often have limited means—typing out passages alongside images captured manually either from covers or pages themselves which complicates access.
With Quote Sharing via either app or web browser versions of Bookshop.org library—users can highlight snippets up-to 300 characters straight away sharing them effortlessly across multiple channels creating instant posts containing liveliness complete with visuals leading readers right back toward purchasing opportunities once they land onto links generated alongside illustrated works! Hunter emphasizes: “The aim is making literary dialogues seamlessly integrate across our digital ecosystems.”
Ebook Compatibility Across Devices Still In Progress
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An Upcoming Feature For Indie Stores To Directly Market Ebooks Online
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