Bookstores, Not Amazon

I haven't bought a book from Amazon in a couple years. Long ago, I was so excited that Amazon had pretty much any book I might want. My excitement gave way as bookstores closed. Turns out, hunting for books is more enjoyable than having them all at my fingertips.

I don't buy much of anything from Amazon. Its founder is repugnant, its business model is odious, and its part of a poisonous tech culture. In 2025, I made three Amazon purchases. I plan on never going back.

Last month, we switched from a decades-old Amazon credit card to one unaffiliated with Amazon that provides better benefits.

Amazon's cool Rivian trucks still deliver daily in our neighborhood, but not at our house.

The last book I bought was used. I buy new books by authors I love, getting them locally at independent shops and Barnes & Noble.

Long ago, Amazon was focused on being the best bookstore. Now, they're concerned more with licking the fascist dictator's boots, producing puff pieces about the dicatator's third wife.

I don't want to associate with that. I'll shop elsewhere.