Indie bookstore backer Bookshop.org launched an e-book platform on Tuesday, making it easier for readers to buy e-books ...

The e-commerce giant first told Reuters on Wednesday that it's planning to shutter its Amazon Books, Amazon 4-Star, and Amazon Pop Up stores in the US and UK. The closures will affect 68 stores.

However, as platforms vary, the seller often doesn’t. Amazon accounts for more than 80% of all online book sales, according to market research firm IBISWorld. Not to mention it owns Kindle ...