EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 25 MIN
No, bookstores don't get their books from Amazon
from The Curious Cat Bookshop Podcast · host Stacy Whitman/The Curious Cat Bookshop
Send us Fan MailWhere do bookstores get their inventory? That’s a big question for anyone thinking of starting a bookstore—the first question Stacy sees from anyone even dreaming about starting one. It’s also a question that many readers don’t know the answer to—sometimes we get customers who walk in, see our prices on the books, and assume that we’ve bought our books from Amazon and then jacked up the prices. But that’s not how any of this works! In this episode, we dive into where used and new bookstores get their books, how wholesale pricing works, and more. Links:For more information on the American Booksellers Association: https://www.bookweb.orgSupport the showMore about The Curious Cat BookshopShop online anytime for in-store pick-up or home deliveryKeep track of our in-store and online events Become a member of The Curious Cat Bookshop! We have a subscription box or you can just add a little bit to help us become more sustainableFollow us elsewhere!BlueskyInstagramFacebookYouTube (live events stream here)ThreadsAnd always, our events locally and online can be found on our website!
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No, bookstores don't get their books from Amazon
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