In a significant move to reshape the digital reading landscape, Bookshop.org has unveiled its new platform for selling ebooks, directly supporting independent bookstores. This initiative not only broadens the horizons for readers but also offers a formidable alternative to dominant players like Amazon.
Empowering Independent Bookstores
Since its inception in 2020, Bookshop.org has been dedicated to bolstering local, independent bookstores by providing an online marketplace that channels profits back to these pillars of our local communities. With the introduction of ebooks, this mission takes a leap forward. Customers can now purchase digital books through Bookshop.org and have the option to select a specific local bookstore to benefit from their purchase. If no store is designated, profits are equitably distributed among all participating independent bookstores. This model ensures that the revenue from ebook sales directly enriches local communities, a growing and needed trend in our mass market society.
Special Offer from Lake Drive Books
To celebrate this milestone, Lake Drive Books is offering all of its ebooks for just $4.99 on Bookshop.org (and other non-Amazon retailers) through the end of March. This promotion not only provides you with affordable access to our authors' amazing books, but also ensures that your purchases support independent bookstores. By choosing Lake Drive Books' titles, readers can enjoy compelling stories while contributing to the sustainability of local bookshops.
How to Purchase and Enjoy eBooks on Bookshop.org
Embracing the new ebook platform on Bookshop.org is a straightforward process:
- Select an Independent Bookstore: Select one of our titles on the Lake Drive Books website. Click Bookshop.org to make your purchase. During the purchase process, you'll be prompted to choose a bookstore to support. You can select your preferred local bookstore, ensuring they receive profit from your purchase.
- Purchase the eBook: Add your chosen ebook to the cart and proceed to checkout. The platform offers a seamless purchasing experience, with various payment options to suit your preferences.
- Download the Bookshop eBook App: After completing your purchase, download the Bookshop.org eBook App, available for both iPhone and Android devices. This app provides an optimal reading experience, allowing you to access your ebooks anytime, anywhere.
- Enjoy Your eBook: Open the app, sign in to your account, and your purchased ebooks will be readily available in your library. Dive into your new book and relish the satisfaction of knowing your purchase supports independent bookstores.
By choosing to buy ebooks through Bookshop.org, you'll play an active role in sustaining the literary ecosystem, ensuring that independent bookstores continue to thrive in an increasingly digital world. This initiative not only challenges the status quo but also empowers readers and communities to make a positive impact through their literary choices.
David Morris, Publisher, Lake Drive Books
