Book CommuniTEA: Bye Bye Book Depository [CC]

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@alien-shark1525 Год назад

As a college student who struggles financially and has always relied on Book Depository's cheaper-priced fiction, non-fiction, and college textbooks and their free delivery, I am extremely gutted by this news...

@ayantuinthenow Год назад

Thank you for bringing that up. Their educational non-fiction selection is excellent! I also used to purchase books for school from them when I was in college. This is such a huge lose

@msbhaven Год назад

Blame Amazon’s greediness.

@ArcticWolfe84 Год назад

I was coming to say pretty much this exact thing, as someone who's been both a student and teacher in higher education. Book Depository was my go-to for both academic and non-academic books.

@JessOwens Год назад

I’m sorry 😫

@irenamcg Год назад

I'm from a 3rd world country: ◾Amazon doesn't ship to us or has like 50$ shipping🤮 ◾Blackwell's has many books even a +10$ price difference, I can eat for that, or buy another book, or both 😵 ◾Other websites don't even ship or have shipping which makes the price almost double ... ◾(Of course, libraries are non-existent or with minor book catalogs) So I guess some of us poor people that apparently don't deserve to read need to go back to the certain forbidden way of reading 🤷‍♀🤷‍♀ 🤷‍♀ and whoever makes Twitter drama about how books should be bought not pirated needs to be slapped ... hard. Talk to the Amazon guy or be quiet.

@ProudPlatypus Год назад

I saw someone mention Blackwells is pretty good for preorders, but prices tend to shoot up afterwards.

@londongirl9190 Год назад

Are ebooks from Amazon an option? If not, why? (I’m a curious indie author)

@londongirl9190 Год назад

@@irenamcg I understand and I’m so sorry physical books aren’t more accessible to international readers! Would £2.99/$2.99 for an ebook be a reasonable price point for you? Thanks :)

@irenamcg Год назад

@@londongirl9190 yes that is totally ok :)

@manonlanzarotti531 Год назад

Hi! I don't know where you live but I live in Malaysia and we are facing pretty much the same issue. If Waterstones deliver to your country, I would recommend you to order from them when they have their massive discounts once or twice a year (last one was around Christmas). A lot of books are then around 50% off, and international shipping is very affordable when you order more than 5 books at once. Also, they only take your money when they ship the book so that spreads the spending throughout a few weeks / months (yeah, they are quite slow to ship...).

@neemarafi Год назад

If people were actually serious about combating piracy, they would try to make book buying easily available to more people. Instead, BD gets shut down lol. Authors should be really worried about this.

@londongirl9190 Год назад

Are ebooks from Amazon a viable option for you? (I’m a curious indie author)

@lisahoshowsky4251 Год назад

@@londongirl9190 this conversation has been had in some of my Facebook reading groups and there’s two big cons that often come up: 1. A lot of people won’t support Amazon / Jeff Bezos at all 2. A lot of people can’t do Ebooks for a variety of reasons (eye fatigue, on screens all day and want a break, just like a physical book, etc) I personally can’t read ebooks for long because it causes me eye strain and headaches regardless of the device I use to read. Those are the two biggest cons that come up but I’m sure there’s lots of pros on both your end as an author and the readers end🙂

@londongirl9190 Год назад

@@lisahoshowsky4251 that makes sense, thanks for answering! If you were able to read ebooks would £2.99/$2.99 be a reasonable price point for you? :)

@swebb1 Год назад

If you can enjoy ebooks, libraries are a good option too. Indies aren’t readily available at my library but it’s a great option for mainstream book rentals

@Fanny-ge6ge Год назад

Since BookDepository was bought by Amazon in 2011, your friends have already been supporting Bezos quite some time, so this should not be an issue.

@Maritinylibrary Год назад

Big corporation doing layoffs never make sense to me. Like we all know you can afford it, and if you can't, cut the CEO salary. They don't need another mansion. Also let's try to not focus on the massive attack on free information that is happening worldwide. 😠

@JessOwens Год назад

It’s all crumbling 😭

@danielleoliver1734 Год назад

I know they were an evil corporation but I needed the international shipping so bad

@JessOwens Год назад

😩😩

@theodorapantelich2535 Год назад

Have you tried Blackwell's? They have free international shipping

@sarahpowell6617 Год назад

Even for me in Canada, a country with high access where I can get most things through Indigo or local bookstores, it was the ONLY place I could get certain books (and yes, definitely used it for the UK covers).This is truly so horrible for people in parts of the world where access is really limited. Hearing what people go through and what they pay to get books is infuriating. Thanks for the good, nuanced take on this! It's not as simple as many people in places with high access want to make it, although I'm even more committed than ever to avoiding Amazon like the plague they are.

@lisahoshowsky4251 Год назад

I’m also Canadian and I’m a bit gutted. All I really have local to me is a chapters and the full price for books for me is too much, I can’t spend $20-30 + on a new book. So many of my used book stores have closed and the one that has stayed open the prices are so high (I totally get it) and often the demand for the same books so high that it can’t really cover what book depository did for me. I’m lucky we have great access to libraries but they don’t cover everything either and I can’t get a cool art book from them and draw in it like I did from BD😭😭 BD was something I used to recommend to book lovers a lot😕 It’s a sad day all around for so many reasons and from so many perspectives.

@hyacinth2743 Год назад

Bruh I live in sweden and book depository was my only way of getting korean language books (and just other books in general for like $20 less than they are in swedish bookshops). Tf am I supposed to do now?

@ChristmasJourney Год назад

This is so sad 😢 in my country buying books in English is very hard, basically bookshops only sell school textbooks for English learners. So Bookdepository has been my primary source of books for 5+ years 😭😭😭

@creativeliving4905 Год назад

The same

@ayantuinthenow Год назад

I’m so bummed about this. I love book depository! And yes!! Shipping is wildly unaffordable. There have been multiple times that I’ve had to pay more for shipping than the actual book I was buying! Especially if I’m purchasing from a UK retailer (Waterstones, I’m looking at you! 🙄)

@JessOwens Год назад

Shipping from Waterstones sometimes as much as the book 😭

@caitlyn.m.t9618 Год назад

I live in Australia. Shipping is usually a nightmare. A big reason why I don't go for for book boxes is because the shipping comes close to the price of the box itself. Book depository free shipping was a big reason why I used it. I knew of blackwells and honestly I will be moving to that one. I ordered in a poetry collection, and at the time I was completely unaware that this would be the last book I will be ordering from book depository.

@manonlanzarotti531 Год назад

Try Fabled Co, thay are an Australian based book box :)

@viscorner4 Год назад

I'm sad BD is closing because it was the only place I could order actual books in Korean, not just textbooks, for an affordable price. And I know it was the only affordable option for a lot of people. Billionnaires are really set up to make everyone hate them even more I see. How are you sitting on this much money but gagging and throwing up at the idea of paying your employees? Hell is where Bezos's going

@TheBookFinch Год назад

Not only books, but Book Depository has been my go to place to order manga and comics without completely bankcrupting myself. So this news really is a huge blow. :(

@BookishCapricorn Год назад

Try right stuf, you have to get a certain amount to get free shipping but their stuff is always under retail!

@TheBookFinch Год назад

@@BookishCapricorn I looked at it, and since it's in the US that will add about a 30% increase to any orders as I need to pay tax and customs. BD having a EU warehouse, meant that I could skip customs fees.

@colby_247 Год назад

@@BookishCapricorn rightstuf only for US and Canada, sadly the shipping fees are very expensive for other countries.

@JessOwens Год назад

I didn’t realize they had those too!

@Dynamitemama Год назад

It's so complicated. I always want to support my local bookstores but honestly I am on a budget. If it wasn't for Amazon I probably wouldn't be able to afford to buy books. I'm worried about this because there are some books that I can never find anywhere but can find on book depository.

@leahharlann Год назад

A important bit some might have missed: If you have a pre-order placed through Book Depository but it does not release until after they shut down on April 26th THEY WILL NOT FULFILL THAT PRE-ORDER. It will be cancelled and refunded to you. I went ahead and cancelled mine already to get ahead of the system overload that will come on closing day, but don't forget to redo all of your pre-orders elsewhere so you don't miss out on your books!!

@tahliae Год назад

Better World Books had free standard shipping shipping at $15 USD minimum, including internationally (10-21 days), from both the UK and US facilities. $1.49 USD if you don’t hit that $15 USD minimum. They have used and new books and focus on giving back to literacy initiatives.

@CodexPotter Год назад

I love them for used books! I like a lot of niche books i can't always find there but i have had great experiences with bwb for popular books, used and a good price point

@little.prince Год назад

I had an anxiety attack over this. Books in English, or even localizations of books on my TBR (which is consisted of 93% English literature mind you) are either very hard to find, expensive, or just plain don’t exist in my country (Greece). And I live at the capital, we have arguably the largest library of foreign works. Buying directly from Amazon is just impossible in this economy and I still haven’t found a good alternative. There’s a very good chance there’s series that I’ll never get to finish, or that I’ll never get to read a book of my favourite author ever again, since they’re not localised here and their books aren’t even sold in their original language. My TBR got significantly cut down and well- books keep me alive to put it lightly. Not having access to them is actually incredibly harmful to my mental health, and I’m sure there’s others like me in the world who feel like that too. Book depository was basically our only choice and while Blackwell’s is getting better, it is not even halfway there yet.

@creativeliving4905 Год назад

I feel the same. I am located in Serbia so it's the same, or even worse situation with the books

@theodorapantelich2535 Год назад

Have you tried Blackwell's? They should have free shipping to all of Europe!

@theodorapantelich2535 Год назад

@@creativeliving4905 Have you tried Blackwell's? They should have free shipping to all of Europe, including Serbia!

@marek3505 Год назад

I did use it for UK editions. I got the entire HC Discworld collection from them over the course of last year. It was the only place i could find them for a good price and no shipping charges. This is so sad and annoying. The mess just keeps getting bigger.

@Nicathatsme Год назад

Same. I just ordered a bunch more Discworld from Book Depository but plan to continue my collection through Discworld Emporium. Their shipping prices to the US though. Yikes! 😬

@colby_247 Год назад

I'm so sad. I'm just discovered Book Depository 2 months ago. Mainly use for manga because it's cheaper than Kinokuniya in my country and I can find manga that can't be found in my country. 😢

@noelanikaanana Год назад

I had no idea Book Depository was owned by Amazon 😮 I'll definitely be taking my business to Blackwells. Ugh, I have a preorfer with Book Depository I gotta deal with.

@jade7398 Год назад

I am not sure how to write this message... you seem to be such a lovely person, but it did affect me a little bit when you started calling people who do not agree with your ideas racist. I don't know the context, or who you were talking about... I also have never been to the United States, but from what my friends tell me it is a very racist country. But I do know that there is a lot of anger in society nowadays specially in English speaking countries, where there seem to be 2 totalitarian ideologies fighting each other, one right wing and the other left wing. Just because someone does not agree with you, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are racist. Never in history has the blind adherence to an ideology been a good thing. In order to build peace in our society, we need to be respectful of other people whose ideas are different from ours. There were movements of peace building such as non-violence with Gandhi, or Ubuntu with Nelson Mandela, that helped build a better place. The things that are going on nowadays, they just spread hate. What is your objective: to build a better world or to be right and impose your ideas on to other people because you are so sure that you are right and everyone else is wrong? I hope you do not get offended with this message.

@POlivares23 Год назад

As much as I dislike that Amazon owns Book Depository, it was really convenient because it had books in Spanish for really good prices. I havent used BD in a while because I refuse to give Amazon my money unless it's the only place I can buy a book/item. That being said, it stinks that they're getting rid of a service that allows access to books to those who may have no other options.

@theparadigmoracle Год назад

Wow I had no idea. I'm so hurt by this. I've been saying the last few years (some) people are really out here fighting so hard for the right for to be stupid at this point, and they want to bring us along for the ride. It should not be this difficult to get knowledge.

@aniyamarie8370 Год назад

This is like the remix for Fahrenheit 451 for 2023. Because just about everything related to books is being ripped away from us.

@bacik847 Год назад

Was bookdepository not profitable for Amazon?? This is a huge blow for many people :(

@maria-aquariusunbound Год назад

I switched to Blackwell's a few years ago. They are an idie seller and offer free shipping to the U.S.

@currant7_recommends Год назад

I feel so sad when I got the email that "nailed the coffin" and confirmed everything. Now, finding an international shipping bookstore will be a challenge. 😢 This is for Asian address deliveries. If I really need, I get UK books from Waterstones and the Portabello Bookstore to ship to the US.

@simonvance8054 Год назад

I was actually quite sad to just learn they’re closed. Book Depository has been the best place to order books from BY FAR and I’ve recommended them to everyone I know for years. Thanks for the great service, second to none and I’m genuinely sad this great business has closed 😢

@MegBookishRamblings Год назад

I was really hoping that Book Depository was just playing a belated April Fool's Day joke but alas... they are not... I'm not happy they are closing down either. There's so many people who rely on Book Depository to get their books and really sucks that such an option is going away. Hopefully there will be better alternatives out there though I have heard about Blackwells.

@cerilouisereads Год назад

Wordery also offer free international shipping, they can be slow but they are usually pretty good

@thefriesofLockeLamora Год назад

Can the guy who started it just launch another one? Also BD did not have free international shipping.

@angelamccollister Год назад

My Amazon Prime is due for renewal end of the month. Now that it is $180 USD, I was considering not renewing. Definitely going to think long and hard about renewing now even though it helps my budget so much for essential things like household products.

@fleurinka2403 Год назад

I used to use Wordery from time to time. The books were a bit more expensive than BD (but not by much) and the shipping is free worldwide. To EU (Czech Republic in particular) they ship as fast as BD did which is about 10 days. Their selection wasn't as good as BD when I used them but otherwise they are a good alternative, even if it's not the same.

@cIaimthestars Год назад

Book Depository has been my number one for years and years living in a country where Amazon doesn't ship

@artschoolglasses Год назад

Ugh. I liked Book Depository because you could find academic history books there super on sale every once in a while. Getting 80$ books on niche history topics for 20$ sometimes. Academic books can be so expensive…😢 Sucks losing a resource for that…

@JessOwens Год назад

I didn’t know they also had academic texts 🥲

@artschoolglasses Год назад

@@JessOwens Yeah, they've got a bunch of stuff from university publishers. Not always cheaper, of course, but sometimes you'd find really good deals...😭

@Fiddler4mySavior Год назад

Could we create a new version of BD without selling it to Amazon?

@thebooknitter Год назад

BD NEVER shipped to my country on latin america so I am stil sad but the claim that they ship worldwide is a blatant lie

@bizzywithbooks5256 Год назад

I think you mean Mark Suckerberg 😊

@Maria-jm4ro Год назад

I live in New Zealand and we have a very limited selection of books here. We don't have Amazon (Australia has one but the shipping + exchange rate means it's still quite expensive not to mention the foreign currency fee...it all adds up so I try not to use Amazon at all anymore. If I wanted to order books from America or Europe, the shipping cost is about three times the price of the actual book which is insane and I can't afford that. Book Depository was a lifeline for countries like mine. I am beyond heartbroken by this news

@margar3181 Год назад

I am here for all of this. Because you are speaking to what I am feeling. On all levels. ❤

@Madam_Vader_Reads Год назад

Oooo😍😍😍😍 What a sexy paid off refrigerator!🎉

@moonbook12 Год назад

At 5:26 I made an article that explains why it hurt all people. Like I know what it is like not seeing myself in the library

@RottingDolll Год назад

So many things especially American editions I could only find on BD…actually tragic

@forestofthings Год назад

I am so upset about this. There's no way I'll be able to order all the books I was planning to buy throughout the year in less than a month. Book Depository had such amazing niche-styled books with cheaper prices than Amazon (some I couldn't find anywhere besides Book Depository) and with free shipping, without any limitations. That is so upsetting.

@OhioEddieBlack Год назад

I'm worried we'll lose Blackwells too and then we're totally hosed. I can't be stuck with the ugly US covers for my fantasy books. What I don't understand is Waterstones and Blackwells are the same company but Waterstones won't ship free to the US. Which blows b/c Waterstones has the best special editions. That makes no sense. At least Blackwells prices are honestly pretty good. Often cheaper than Amazon which is surprising. PS you are very funny

@ladyslibrarium Год назад

Book Depository made it easier to send gifts to my in-laws in Germany, and while I didn't patronize them a lot in recent years, I'm still horrified (though not surprised) by this news. Thank goodness for Blackwell's though.

@suparsan Год назад

Wordery also offers free shipping but keep in mind that they have limited stock availability depending on where you are located. Still, it's a pretty good alternative to Book Depository with free shipping.

@hundike Год назад

i haven't used book depository in years (i havent been buying a lot of books anyway and if i did i based it on what i could get locally), so i wouldnt have heard of this at all if it weren't for this video. it's not directly related (?) but i think its pretty tied with the subject of international and especially global south accessibility to books, so gonna recommend lou's (lou reading things) video about book piracy here (i dont think youtube allows for links but searching that should do the trick)

@caprisbookisland Год назад

It’s actually scary and insane the direction america is plummeting into. The way information is being controlled is scary, and I honestly think Amazon is going to start taking down a lot of bookstores as well. Smh

@eriskalliste Год назад

Oooh that's a sexy fridge all right.

@JessOwens Год назад

YASSS

@Kaitydid_Krixtur Год назад

Yes! Love your rant starting at 5:13! So true and sad

@MeasureOfLight Год назад

Book Depository was one of the best/convenient sites to find fiction books in other languages, especially "smaller" ones. Now I don't know where I'm going to be able to buy foreign language books ):

@alexlemaire8513 Год назад

Amazon is slowly making every aspect of reading a little bit shittier. first it was comixology, then refusing to put effort into goodreads and now this😭😭😭 I found out just after alice oseman announced vol 5 and 6 of heartstopper I had all 4 pre-ordered special editions rip

@Anndelilah9 Год назад

They have changed, every book I want to buy is always cheaper if I opened a vpn Since I live in one of the gulf countries they think I have an oil well inside my backyard!! So I’ve stopped buying from them when they discovered I used a vpn after the major difference in prices “mostly it’s the double” I’m not sad to see it leave 👀 Hope we can find a better alternative for everyone

@hiddenrainbow12 Год назад

When you leave a gap in the market this big, something else will appear. It was the only way to buy books in english outside the EU and US.

@KOMET2006 Год назад

Since February 2009, I had bought books from the Book Depository. I loved their selection of books, in particular the UK paperback versions of books I prized, which would not likely be available here in the U.S. in paperback (if at all) for another year. Plus, the shipping was FREE for anyone in the world who patronized the Book Depository. Now (April 26, 2023 @ 11:01 AM EST), I'm feeling somewhat bereft. It's a shame that the Book Depository couldn't have severed its ties to Amazon and again became an independent online bookseller.

@thomasc9036 Год назад

Basically, I don't know how business works or how employees get compensated, but if I don't get my physical book, I will whine and whine post. BTW, get an e-book.

@MJSpice Год назад

Little late but really sad this has happened. Amazon better not be shocked when overseas people start pirating instead. Edit: Forgot to mention that recently a book app Readerly also shut down because of the lack of users. It's sad that we're losing places for books like this.

@expatleanie Год назад

😂 i was stumped. Bst .. british yes or bussiness… rumour has it bezos just acquired a 500 billion yacht.. go figure.. it seems these 3 newbies Mark, Elon ,& Jeff are doing the watch this game.. buying up companies and letting them explode.. Fyi .. Amazon owns a lot of companies.. some of which my surprise you ..

@YasmeenKhan Год назад

BST= British Summer Time (one hour ahead of GMT Greenwich Mean Time) I guess I would also suggest using eg world of books or other secondhand sellers who ship worldwide as the shipping cost might not be as much as you're saving on the book...

@doobat708 Год назад

Unfortunately, anything bought from the UK shipping to the EU gets a customs surcharge when the item is over 5 pounds in value...

@YasmeenKhan Год назад

@@doobat708 good point

@anikamercier2651 Год назад

I’m beyond sad about this! I’m so annoyed with Amazon! Thanks for doing this video!

@FromJulieReads Год назад

I use Kenny's! I've had way better experiences with them than Blackwell's or BD anyways. It's only €2 per book to ship to Canada, and only €1 per book for EU/UK. I don't know all of the countries they ship to though...

@filetapapillon5249 Год назад

Just found out today. I was really frustrated about it. I really love buying from Book Depository.

@creativeliving4905 Год назад

I just hate Amazon it's impossible for people who are not in US, UK and EU to order. Shipping cost is 50usd per item. What? And we are poor countries. It really broke my heart when I saw BD is closing. I didn't know it can hurts like this something like this 😅 but truly, imagine a joy when I receive my order having in my mind that I can't buy it anywhere else. Yes, there aren't those books in our book stores, first of all it's rare to even find a book on English. I just don't know why book community is not doing some protest against this. Girl, you are right about everything. It's not just about closing a bookstore it's a f. Politics or let's say power of few. And believe me the situation in America reflect to entire world, especially countries like mine which depend on USA

@keatsiannightingale Год назад

Book Depository prices weren't as low as a few years back, but they still had free shipping, which made a huge difference, for many people it was the best way to get books at more affordable prices (especially more technical books, graphic novels and mangas). Amazon bought the competition years ago, just to close it off now. Disgusting. It wasn't cheap to buy books in english in my country, but now I am pretty sure bookshops here will increase the price (I am talking about the bigger chains of course). Even ebook prices are going through the roof, hitting ridiculous prices (kobo in Portugal). If you take down the competition (being it book depository and other stores and websites that provide ebooks - yes, even if it's illegally) the other prices will go up. They are going after libraries next, it's a miracle you can get free books in this society without a special tax of some sort.

@BunzieCakes Год назад

Hey man... before you go about that anti-conservative stuff and name-calling, there's good and bad reasons for all things. Some people be freaking out over nothing but there are also many cases of inappropriate gay books in elementary/middle schools. Please be respectful, that was rude and uncalled for. Especially after you saying "I need to learn more about this before I say anything."

@danarodz3275 Год назад

Jeff Bozo ? ELON MUSTY ?I AM DEAD I CACKLED OUT LOUD😂 WE STAND FOR EVIL BILLIONARE ROASTING ✊🏼

@Kenough_in_Wonderland Год назад

It's so sad 😞 this was my only option to get US covers in Ireland

@kristinedc2776 Год назад

Another (very annoying) thing is that even though it says that the last day to order is April 26, BD already stopped accepting orders from quite a few countries (there's a long list on the website) even before then. When I read the announcement I immediately went to check out the books I had on my wishlist and was confused when the order wouldn't go through. That's when I realized they aren't shipping to the Philippines anymore. Boo! *throws rotten vegetables at the selfish billionaire*

@expatleanie Год назад

Amazon often failed me because they either didnt deliver the book to my location or the dam shipping fee was more.. and the exact same book was availible and free shipping on depositorySure delivery was slow but I mean free shipping so.. Also I was able to order books from my home country and get it shipped to where I live atm.. bezos failed me on thatbspectacularly..

@Scrimosa Год назад

I can sympathize with international readers. This sucks. No matter who evil or not, if you want to get books, you should be able to get them. I'm from Russia and I cannot buy anything from other countries and my only chance to get foreign books is by pirating them. Who does it help? None of that prevents the war and people dying.

@delfinamarquez5182 Год назад

I'm from Argentina and I literally can't find half of the books I want to read here, 90% of my shelves I got thanks to BD 😪 I'm so pissed at Amazon rn

@Ghadah_ Год назад

As a Middle Easterner, not all books are available in my country; if they are, the costs are likely to be increased, and some books (that contain some spice) are banned from entering. I was unaware of BD's closing until it was too late, and since I didn't receive my allowance until the day it closed, I sadly missed the opportunity for placing an order before it closes):

@alimalisa 10 месяцев назад

Hi all book lovers! For me in Ukraine bookdepository was a great option, now I don’t know how to order original book, because shipping is so expensive.

@catsandbats77 Год назад

I went into total panic mode when I saw yesterday and just might still be in panic mode.

@avsambart Год назад

It's such a shame. It's very evident how many people in non-English speaking countries used it because that was the only way they could get such a wide selection of books, myself included. Amazon needs to burn as usual. I hate how it was announced too. It was ONE Guardian post and then BP emailed people literally 3 days after and it is closing SO soon. Literally no notice. I'm so worried about the employees too. More like battle of the basic white man who doesn't have enough sense and too much money.

@bookwormdreams5182 Год назад

Most of my books came from Book Depository. This is so sad!

@nancyabbott2660 Год назад

Black wells is an alternative…I set up an account but I rarely order from there anyway. I’m just sad because it affects so many.

@justposi Год назад

If i want to order $10 item fro amazon i have to pay $70 in shipping. Awesome site!!

@Emy-fv5ny Год назад

I wish Jeff Bezos lose all his money. He literally deprived from books to million of ppl.

@jacobneale5844 Год назад

Wow that sucks, it was really good for out of print books 😭

@bookladyreads Год назад

I've only purchased from Book Depository maybe two times in the past. Blackwell's is my go-to. Great service and great prices. I also buy US edition books from Blackwell's too because a lot of times I save $10-15 on the book vs. buying it from a US-based bookstore.

@lizdorrington2851 Год назад

Thank you so much Jess for expressing what most people want to say but are too conservative to say so. I am gutted to say the least, Book Depository was my go to as a mom of a large family. Have you heard of World Of Books? They ship internationally also and they have a great variety. I think they only do used books though. They are great for some older titles that you can't find anymore in bookstores which is good. .

@Apero1Spritz Год назад

When I received an email from BD on Wednesday telling me it was closing, I was in shock. Like, what am I supposed to do now? I started reading during COVID and discovered BD pretty recently in 2020. I've been buying from BD due to the free shipping and its wide range of selection. BD has been the best economical place to shop for English books for people like me in the Far East. Now I'm just at loss... After researching, I have already placed orders with Blackwell's, the next best thing, which provides a fair range of books but not as expansive as BD. I noticed the prices on BD at the beginning of 2023 had gone up and was wondering why. I guess it was a sign foreshadowing today's sad news.

@booksandnotes Год назад

Sad 😩

@SR-no8sr Год назад

Oh no, I bought from there a decent amount for books not released in my country.

@Dr.Sciatica Год назад

Another step into no read/think future... but feel free to folow :/

@CynRamirez Год назад

It’s also so much harder to find pdf’s of textbooks now, which really sucks.

@AuthorJenniferNAdams Год назад

I hope this isn't bad news for indie authors.

@denisadellinger4543 Год назад

I got my email notice last night! I am upset. I have been getting special printing of books that were written in the 17 and 1800s from them. They ain't cheap, especially when it comes to books with multiple volumes. But you could get them from there. I hate it too.

@aluralorrell3297 Год назад

Am I here first? Hiii Jess I hope your feeling OK today

@JessOwens Год назад

💜💜💜 feeling ok, thank you

@axolet Год назад

Damn, so much rage and anger 🤢🤢

@racheltfisher Год назад

BST = British Summer Time 😊

@monicamerle1417 Год назад

Blackwells does not deliver free to Argentina. They use UPS which is private courier and Amazon uses DHL, also private courier both super expensive. Unaffordable. I won't be able to buy books anymore. I don't care to pay for kindle books, I never re-read a kindle book. So, yes, we're fucked

@lauramolina3337 Год назад

It’s so sad, and Amazon is offering free shipping less and les to my country, to Colombia 😢

@JoeyLienert Год назад

I know it’s Amazon but 😫😩😭

@emmal7510 Год назад

At least in a three way tie for the worst.

@JulEnglefaris Год назад

I deff used them for special editions. Was hoping this was April fools.

@JessOwens Год назад

I wish 😭😭😭

@icedcoffeeandbookss Год назад

🩷

@Abria_Dejour Год назад

OMG nooooooo

@CodexPotter Год назад

I've started using Blackwells and so far it's been a good experience! Not overpriced, also free shipping and lets you browse multiple editions.

@CodexPotter Год назад

It's not as cheap as Amazon usually but usually it is fairly close. If you don't mind paying for shipping, bull moose (based in Maine in the USA) has better prices than Amazon, or prices within cents of Amazon. It's where i used to get all my books there. Their website does kind of suck though.

@CodexPotter Год назад

There's also quite a few books Amazon doesn't even sell particularly by disabled authors. I'm not sure why but there's a few i tried to find there but couldn't. I try not to support Amazon but sometimes you have to or gift cards or whatever