Boycott Amazon · Books

Book Alternatives to Amazon

Buying books doesn't have to mean Amazon. These options match the price and convenience, minus the monopoly.

Where to buy instead

Same books, different checkout

Same prices as Amazon, but sales are split with local bookstores. https://bookshop.org"

Most independent bookstores will special-order anything and ship directly — just call or check their website.

See our fuller list of independent bookstores on the Shop Locally page.

Hennepin County and Ramsey County libraries both offer free holds, delivery to your branch, and ebook/audiobook apps like Libby.

This list only stays useful if organizers keep it current. Tell us what to add.