Read Independently: A Workshop on Divesting from Amazon
April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Watermark Books & Cafe is excited to announce an upcoming workshop designed to empower consumers with alternatives to Amazon for their reading and listening needs. The “Read Independently: A Workshop on Divesting from Amazon” will take place on April 24th as part of the Spirit Week for Independent Bookstore Day, offering practical guidance on supporting independent bookstores and ethical platforms.
Participants will explore options such as:
Replacing Audible with Libro.fm for audiobooks
Switching from Kindle to Bookshop.org for eBooks and print books
Discovering The StoryGraph as an alternative to Goodreads for tracking and discovering books
This hands-on workshop will provide attendees with step-by-step instructions and valuable resources to make the transition seamless. By choosing these independent platforms, readers can support local bookstores and contribute to a more sustainable literary ecosystem.