The Book Depository

TheBookDepository: Online bookstore with vast selection

Discover over 20 million new, used, rare and out-of-print books, shipped worldwide with free delivery to over 160 countries.

What is The Book Depository?

The Book Depository is an leading online bookseller based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2004, it stocks over 20 million books covering a wide variety of subjects, genres and languages. Its selection includes new books, used books, rare books and out-of-print books sourced from suppliers and sellers worldwide.

A key feature of The Book Depository is its free shipping policy. The website ships books to over 160 countries without charging for delivery. This helps make books more accessible to customers around the world. The company is able to offer this through wholesale purchasing and establishing partnerships with mail carriers.

In addition to free shipping, The Book Depository also aims to make books affordable. It offers competitive prices on both bestsellers and more obscure titles. Discounts and sales run frequently on the website. The inventory includes books priced at under $5.

The Book Depository has a user-friendly website and mobile app that makes it easy for customers to browse and purchase books. Searches can be filtered by price, format, subject, language and more. Popular features include personalized recommendations and wishlists. The website also contains book reviews and ratings to assist customers with making selections.

The Book Depository ships orders promptly, usually within 2 business days. Packages are well-packaged to prevent damage and include delivery tracking. Customer service is available to address any questions, requests or issues. Returns and refunds are accepted within 30 days under the returns guarantee.

Since 2011, The Book Depository has been owned by Amazon. The acquisition has expanded the company's reach and reinforced its mission to make books available to all readers globally. Today it continues to be one of the fastest growing online booksellers.

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