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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1h

If it’s worth banning, it’s worth owning.
#BannedBooksWeek

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We believe in the power of stories that teach us the importance of inclusivity and empathy—and we believe in protecting them. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

Jeff Bezos might have built a spaceship, but indie bookstores build and nurture whole communities and that is *way* more impressive and valuable.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 2d

You made it halfway through the week *and* we still have free shipping? Sounds like the perfect time to treat yourself to a new book and support indie bookstores in the process. 📚

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 2d

$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.

$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 3d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 3d

A little message from our CEO and founder @andyhunter777.bsky.social ahead of Anti-Prime:

Litbowl @litbowl.bsky.social · 3d

What a lovely message from @bookshop.org. Glad to see them growing and growing. We CAN claim back what has been taken from us by these monstrous corporations, and it starts with things like this. Grab some books these next couple days!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 3d

You know what I’m prime for? Supporting independent bookstores over billionaires this week (and always) 💜

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 3d

PSA:

If reading wasn’t political, they wouldn’t be banning books.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 4d

#BannedBooksWeek is the perfect time to add a challenged book (or two) to your shelf. We’re partnering with @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social to offer you 20% off select challenged titles from now until October 19: bookshop.org/info/banned-...

Banned Books

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 8d

Celebrate the remarkable life and groundbreaking research of Jane Goodall with these compelling reads:

Jane Goodall (1934–2025)

Jane Goodall: An Essential Reading List The legendary primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 10d

I hear *someone* is having a sale next week.

I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?

Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 17d

Today is the perfect day to support Latine-owned bookstores, authors, and stories 🧡

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 21d

Of course it does!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 21d

Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.

Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.

Just. Keep. Reading.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 23d

Join us in celebrating Latine Heritage Month by purchasing a new book by a Latine author! 📚

Get 20% off 100+ titles with code LHM25. Expires 9/30/25. Discount off list prices, excludes ebooks.

See the full list and discover a new favorite read:

Latine Heritage Month

Join Bookshop.org in celebrating Latine Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Sept. 30. Purchase a new book by a Hispanic or Latin American author and receive 20% off at checkout with code: LHM25

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 25d

Today is a great Monday because we’ve officially raised over $41 million for independent bookstores! 🥳

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 28d

The National Book Awards Longlists are here! From poetry to nonfiction, translated literature to young people’s literature—the picks feature bestselling titles and books you’ll be eagerly anticipating.

Discover your next favorite read:

Every National Book Award Longlist, 2025

The National Book Awards Longlists are here!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Sep 9

We’re in the business of keeping independent bookstores in business 🤍📚

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Sep 3

Supporting independent bookstores will never go out of style 📚

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Sep 2

It’s time to ‘fall’ in love with new books 🍂

Get 20% off select titles with code FALLBOOKS from now until 9/4

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Best New Books Fall 2025

Stock your shelves for cozy reading season with 20% off the books you can’t wait to read! Use code FALLBOOKS* at checkout.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Aug 25

Bert’s Books has spoken 😌

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Followed a hot guy on Instagram, but he linked to Jeff and not bookshop.org, so it’s all over.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Aug 20

Did you know you can apply a filter when looking for a bookstore to support on Bookshop.org?

That’s right! We have 8 filters to choose from:

•Black-owned
•AAPI-owned
•LGBTQIA+-owned
•Latine-owned
•Indigenous-owned
•Women-owned
•Disabled-owned
•Romance

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Aug 12

Today is a good day to treat yourself to a new book. 📚

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Aug 9

Happy Bookstore Romance Day! Treat yourself to a romance book (or five, no one’s judging here) and show your indie bookstores (especially ones that specialize in romance) some love! 💕🥰

A light purple background, complete with illustrated bookstore buildings, and large text in dark purple that reads, “Happy Bookstore Romance Day!”

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