Why France Says ‘Non’ to Amazon

With the holidays looming, here’s how we can support independent book traders too.

Paris, France — July 29, 2018: Entrance to the world-famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France. Image source: Depositphotos.

We received the sad news last week, and we’re not alone in our loss.

One of Ireland’s favorite bookshops, Chapters, is closing down. Its owner, William Kinsella, attributes the move to “online” — possibly meaning Amazon — and the pandemic forcing him to close his doors for the permanent closure of his…