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completely random reminder, but apparently it's not common knowledge that Book Depository does, in fact, belong to Amazon.
I'm not going to shame people for using it. I do, cause sometimes it's the only way. But if you want alternatives:
I'm not going to shame people for using it. I do, cause sometimes it's the only way. But if you want alternatives:
Blackwells has been pretty great. I've tried it and the books did arrive within the same timeframe as BD:
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home
Includes free international shipping. Books not being available is on COVID, not them.
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home
Includes free international shipping. Books not being available is on COVID, not them.
Kenny's Bookshop ( @KennysBookshop) in Ireland has also been recommended:
https://www.kennys.ie/
Free shipping NOT included, but books are cheaper, and shipping is also minimal
https://www.kennys.ie/
Free shipping NOT included, but books are cheaper, and shipping is also minimal
Better World Books ( @BWBUK) is another one I've used, and provided my 3rd and 4th grader classrooms with inexpensive 2nd-hand Picture Books
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/
Delivery is slow, but if you want bargains, they're the place to go! Plus they have great programs!
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/
Delivery is slow, but if you want bargains, they're the place to go! Plus they have great programs!
Awesome Books is another alternative! They offer new and 2nd hand books, with global shipping at £2.99!
https://www.awesomebooks.com/
https://www.awesomebooks.com/
Thanks to @ACityofBooks for mentioning Wordery! Apparently, it's not great for pre-orders, but otherwise, they seem to be good (with free bookmarks and good customer support!) https://wordery.com/
I also use Wook here in Portugal. They don't have everything, but their selection is mostly good! Free shipping to Portugal, no idea about costs outside of here, but they do ship worldwide!
https://www.wook.pt/
https://www.wook.pt/
Adding Biblio!! Thank you @dashdidntdoit!! http://biblio.co.uk
Several people have also mentioned Hive! It seems to be the UK equivalent of Bookshop, where you can choose an indie bookstore through them, and they give some of the money back to indies!
https://www.hive.co.uk/
https://www.hive.co.uk/
Adding Waterstones to the list!
https://www.waterstones.com/ https://twitter.com/WildeBookGarden/status/1314340310625861632
https://www.waterstones.com/ https://twitter.com/WildeBookGarden/status/1314340310625861632
