Book Depository is a UK based online bookshop delivering books to Ireland for free. Brexit does not affect Ireland orders as books are VAT and import duty-free. Paying in US dollars is cheapest on Book Depository; paying in Singapore dollars costs more.
Book Depository provides over 20 million books with free delivery internationally. According to The Guardian, Amazon’s closure of Book Depository is to eliminate roles in Devices and Books section, as announced last November.
The closure impacts the book retail industry, especially where physical bookstores are limited. It reduces an outlet for affordable books and access to niche titles. However, smaller publishers and distributors like Blackwell’s, selling comparable priced international books, gain opportunities.
Why is Book Depository Closing Down?
Book Depository is closing down on 26 April 2023. You can still place orders until midday on 26 April. We will continue to deliver purchases and provide support for order issues until 23 June 2023.
Founded by Andrew Crawford and Stuart Felton in 2004, Book Depository was bought by Amazon seven years later. It has offices in London, Gloucester, Madrid, Cape Town and Chennai. The retailer made a big splash when it arrived in Australia in 2016. But its parent Amazon has eclipsed it for price and convenience.
Book Depository’s website offers a vast selection of books. Its vision is to provide accessibility and affordability to customers around the globe.
For payments in Malaysia, Book Depository allows transactions in various currencies, and customers can choose what is most cost-effective for their needs.