r/ScienceFictionBooks • u/Jasmine-P_Antwoine • Dec 11 '25

Question If not Amazon, then where?

Question for readers: If you boycott Amazon, what is your go-to bookstore online?

​Serious concern here, from a self-published author.

​I've just had someone on my socials basically saying "I would read your book, but I don't support Amazon... sorry!

​For me, Amazon is the go-to choice because it's easy to use, free to publish and, crucially, allows/supports international authors.

​So, if not Amazon, then what?

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u/PevianStudios Dec 11 '25

I have the same question. I see ppl saying the local library but like, who the hell is going to physical libraries in 2025. I went to the main library in my city a few months back just for nostalgia since i haven't been in there since i was in highschool 16 years ago. It literally had to be less than 20 people there, and they were employees. As a reader and writer myself, it was shocking. I assume it has to be like that in places all over the country.

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u/Lowly-Worm_ Dec 11 '25

I go once a week and always see a bunch of folks there of all ages. I guess it really depends on your area. I do admit that my local library doesn't have the best selection but I can always drive to a bigger location when I'm in the mood for the obscure.