Whether it’s a cosy crime novel or the buzziest new romcom, there’s little better than settling down with a good book. But what should you do with all your favourite reads after you’ve finished them?

Thankfully, Bookshop.org has solved the eternal problem by announcing the launch of Bookloop by Bookshop.org, a buy-back service powered by a new partnership with Zeercle, that enables customers to exchange pre-owned books for store credit to use on future Bookshop.org purchases.

“We are very excited to launch Bookloop by Bookshop.org, powered by our new partnership with Zeercle. While as a platform we carry exclusively new books, we are keen to offer the opportunity to our customers to exchange their pre-owned books for credit to use on our website,” explained Nicole Vanderbilt, managing director of Bookshop.org UK. “This will still bring a benefit to independent booksellers, boosting sales that will help them gain extra commissions, as well as authors via the arrangement with ALCS and the Society of Authors, while ensuring the second-hand books don’t end up on Amazon.”

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Bookshop.org to launch the Bookloop service in the UK,” added Eric Gagnaire, co-founder and CEO of Zeercle. “At Zeercle, our mission is to promote sustainability in the retail industry, and this service aligns perfectly with our goals. By giving books a second life, we are not only reducing waste but also fostering a community of readers who value sustainability and support independent bookshops. This initiative is a win-win for both the environment and the local economy.”

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