An alternative could be something like bookshop.org which is an online book store that supports independent retailers
An alternative could be something like bookshop.org which is an online book store that supports independent retailers
BookWyrm is a secondary source, so I don't think it's a good idea. Personally, I'd link to:
As for where to buy books, I've recently heard of Libreture, which have DRM-free books (see other DRM-free book source), though its database might be lacking because it's rather new.
IM0 is not so much about that but about recommending web sites that are more healthier for the web.
Hey there! Great topic for discussion. I totally get why someone might feel strongly about linking to Amazon—there are definitely pros and cons. But I think it’s all about balance and providing value to the community.
For example, linking to sites like Open Library or BookWyrm for info on books is awesome because it gives us alternatives to big corporations and supports more community-focused platforms. On the other hand, sometimes Amazon links are just super convenient for purchasing, especially if users are looking for something specific and fast.
Maybe we could encourage sharing info-rich links for general discussions and offer purchasing links when it genuinely adds value. Also, a friendly reminder to keep discussions respectful never hurts. Diversity of opinion is what makes forums like this great, but keeping it civil is key!
Just my two cents!
What's wrong with Amazon links? Is this sub solely for free/pirated books? Recommendations are for the content, how you choose to obtain it should be up to the reader?
Just trying to understand the "rules" of this sub.
No, I think this was because people were doing stuff like "Hey look at this book how nice" and it was an amazon link, which sure fine if you want to buy it but IMO it's more important to link to OpenLibrary, BookWyrm or GoodReads and then to something like that. It was never established as a rule, though.
I really like LibraryThing and uses it since about 15 years. Here's my account if you want to connect: https://www.librarything.com/...
thanks for using Leebra!
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Not sure i can post the link, anyway...
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