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This audiobook was offered for free during the last prime days. It is an insight into the workings of the giant corporation, not just how it affects bookstores & small businesses, but also in terms of labor practices & data privacy. Caine offers small solutions to resist Amazon & boost local economies, rather than totally boycotting as that is impossible with how enmeshed it is in society. An engaging listen
#Nonfiction2023 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

I think most readers know that amazon threatens our favorite businesses and people: Independent Bookstores! But did you know they undermine most small businesses, hurt the postal service, take advantage of workers through loopholes, and collect data on their customers through their Alexa devices and Ring products?

This short book is eye opening, and it will change the way I think about shopping and big tech companies.

Libro.fm members this is free during Amazon prime days!

Since @Chrissyreadit asked, here‘s the suggestions for how to resist Amazon. I would like to point out that you can buy books local from pretty much anywhere now thanks to the internet. So if your area doesn‘t have an indie, adopt one in another area and get the books shipped! It also emphasizes the good that secondhand stores and libraries do in a local community.

Found this today at #TitleIX books ins New London, CT. I didn‘t need MORE convincing, but it was an interesting read nonetheless.

I thought the tone of the book was a little angry but it has important information. I knew what they do with books, which is why i don't by books on Amazon. Sometimes they're a necessary evil, it's hard to want to quit Goodreads!

Stick it to The Man!

My sister is on an epic road trip across the country and when she hit Nashville, she sent me these goodies from The Book Shop. ✌️