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WHSmith and The Works also have a significant high street presence although they are not dedicated booksellers. The two largest UK dedicated book retailers are Waterstones and Blackwell's. But bookshops existed before Amazon and there are still many available as alternatives. We take you through them in this guide to bookshops, and also in our guide to ethical online retailers, and guide to delivery companies.Īmazon started out as an online bookseller.
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Not only have we been joined by Fair Tax Mark, Tax Justice Network and others in condemning the company’s tax record we’ve seen workers, unions, anti-racism organisations, anti-gentrification movements and others raise voices against Amazon globally.īy boycotting the company, we are taking part in this global movement and building the pressure for Amazon – or the legislation that allows its abuses – to change. In many markets there are wonderful alternatives to Amazon. Three of the main issues with Amazon are:įor almost a decade Ethical Consumer has being calling for a boycott of the company over its tax avoidance which costs the UK millions in public funds every year,Īnd we’ve seen resistance to Amazon grow. We explore alternatives to putting your pounds in its already bulging pockets, as well as looking at ebooks, sustainability issues and diversity.Īmazon and its brands AbeBooks, Audible and the Book Depository are at the bottom of our bookshop ethical rankings.Īpart from your local library or independent bookshop, the most ethical alternatives include World of Books, Better World Books and Biblio. Our recommendation for audiobooks is Oxfam 2nd hand audiobooks, and for ebooks it is. The pandemic led to more UK adults getting their noses in books, and Amazon was the main beneficiary. Is it a charity or not-for-profit? Buy from retailers that have socially beneficial structures, though it’s important to do your homework and make sure that their do-gooding claims on the front page are genuinely meaningful actions.īetter World Books and Biblio, especially their second hand books, are both recommended buys. Charity shops and second hand booksellers also stock audiobook CDs second hand. See below for links to several initiatives. This reduces the environmental impacts involved in book production and the bookselling supply chain. Is it second hand, swapped or borrowed? Both physical books and ebooks can be swapped and loaned. Buying from independent shops also ensures that authors are paid fairly, which is not always guaranteed when buying books sold on offer by larger retailers. Is it a local, independent seller? Buying from independent shops keeps high streets alive with indie businesses and maintains spaces for in-person book-browsing. What to look for when buying print, e- or audio-books: