Bookshop.org

An online bookstore that connects consumers with independent bookshops, allowing purchases while supporting local businesses.

CCI Score

63.42

June 25

Latest Event

Launch of Ebook Platform to Support Local Bookstores

Bookshop.org launched a new ebook platform that empowers local independent bookstores to sell ebooks, allowing them to retain 100% of the profits. This strategic initiative not only provides an alternative to dominant platforms like Amazon but also reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting community-based businesses.

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Bookshop.org is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

JAN

28

2025

Launch of Ebook Platform to Support Local Bookstores
71.47

Bookshop.org launched a new ebook platform that empowers local independent bookstores to sell ebooks, allowing them to retain 100% of the profits. This strategic initiative not only provides an alternative to dominant platforms like Amazon but also reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting community-based businesses.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

June 25

The launch of the ebook platform strongly aligns with ethical business practices by channeling profits directly to independent bookstores, helping them thrive against larger monopolistic players. This initiative supports community resilience and local economic empowerment.

Bookshop.org Launches Revolutionary Ebook Platform To Support Local Bookstores
+80

Economic and Structural Influence

June 25

By creating an alternative revenue channel that directly benefits local independent bookstores, Bookshop.org is altering the economic structure of the book retail market. This move challenges the centralized dominance of giants like Amazon, promoting a more decentralized and equitable economic landscape.

Bookshop.org Launches Revolutionary Ebook Platform To Support Local Bookstores
AUG

28

2024

Launch of Bookloop Buy-Back Scheme
60.36

Bookshop.org has introduced its Bookloop scheme, a buy-back initiative for used books. Customers can trade in books for credits on the website, supporting independent bookshops and channeling royalties to authors via a shared author fund.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

June 25

The Bookloop initiative promotes ethical business practices by offering a sustainable and inclusive model that supports independent bookshops, thereby countering monopolistic market practices. This approach reinforces community-based commerce and diversified revenue streams.

Bookshop.org launches buy-back scheme for secondhand books
+60

Economic and Structural Influence

June 25

The scheme drives positive economic and structural influence by reinforcing local economies and providing a mechanism for distributing royalties to authors. This innovative model supports a resilient, community-focused economic structure which counters mainstream monopolistic practices.

Bookshop.org launches buy-back scheme for secondhand books
OCT

01

2023

Bookshop.org Launches 'The Banned Shop' to Combat Censorship
67.25

Bookshop.org has launched 'The Banned Shop', a section of its online storefront featuring books that are banned or under threat of being banned. The initiative is framed as a stand for free speech, opposition to censorship, and a move to support marginalized voices and independent book shops.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

June 25

By curating a collection of banned books and explicitly promoting free speech and support for marginalized voices, Bookshop.org is taking a clear anti-censorship and pro-democratic action. This aligns with progressive values and resists authoritarian efforts to restrict access to diverse ideas.

The Banned Shop
JAN

01

2023

Bookshop.org Highlights Censorship Issues via Challenged Books List
54.60

Bookshop.org published a list titled 'Top 10 Challenged Books of 2023', drawing attention to the record number of censorship demands documented by ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. This publication highlights the issue of intellectual censorship in libraries and schools, implicitly supporting free expression and anti-authoritarian values.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

June 25

By showcasing a list of challenged books and emphasizing the surge in censorship demands, Bookshop.org is drawing public attention to authoritarian practices that suppress intellectual freedom. This action promotes awareness of censorship and supports progressive, anti-fascist values through the dissemination of information.

Top 10 Challenged Books of 2023