Bookshop.org Declares War on Bezos With 'Divorce Papers' Sale During Prime Day Extravaganza

In a move that has both bibliophiles and satirists rubbing their hands with glee, Bookshop.org has launched what they're calling the 'Divorce Papers from Amazon' sale, perfectly timed to coincide with Amazon's Prime Day—a shopping event so grand it's now spilling over into a fourth day, because apparently, three days of consumerist frenzy just wasn't enough.

The independent online bookseller, known for its cheeky marketing, took a not-so-subtle jab at Jeff Bezos by mocking his wedding invite. 'Why celebrate a wedding when you can celebrate a divorce from monopolistic shopping practices?' reads their promo, which features a mock invitation to 'leave Amazon at the altar of convenience.'

Here's what's on offer for those brave enough to swipe left on Prime Day:

• Up to 30% off books that Amazon probably has in stock but do you really want to give Bezos more money for his space hobby?
• Free shipping that's not next-day, but hey, patience is a virtue, right?
• The warm, fuzzy feeling of supporting independent bookstores instead of a corporation that knows more about your reading habits than your mother.

While Amazon is busy convincing you that you need a smart fridge that can order milk before you run out, Bookshop.org is over here whispering sweet nothings like 'Remember when books didn't come with a side of surveillance?'

So, if you're tired of feeding the Bezos beast and are ready to start a new chapter in your shopping life, Bookshop.org is ready to be your rebound. Just don't expect them to send you reminders to buy toilet paper—that's a level of intimacy they're not into.