The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the world as we know it, with varying degrees and scales of exposure, vulnerability, and uncertainty. Worker-run cooperative bookstores like Making Worlds have been deeply impacted by the rapid and unexpected interruption of daily operations. Questions of survival are real.
At the same time, large corporations like Amazon have raked in record profits driving many independent bookstores to the brink of closure. As members of our community committed to principles of cooperative economics and social justice, we are asking you to make a different choice. Join the global movement of “bookstores versus billionaires” and let us be your alternative to Amazon.
here’s how you do it:
PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOP
Healthy communities need vibrant independent bookstores. Stop by during our open hours and bring your friends and family.
Purchase a gift card and enjoy personalized support & recommendations from our collective when you order your books.
With access to over 3 million titles in print, we can get you almost any book you’d like. We’ll personally help you navigate the trade and find exactly what you’re looking for and make awesome new discoveries along the way.
search our inventory online and purchase for instore pickup or Home delivery. [coming soon]
Our physical collection has a lot of incredible gems from select publishers.
checkout our bookshop page and order direct-to-home delivery.
Our bookshop page is another option for you to browse. Books ship directly to you at checkout.
Make a one-time donation.
We are deeply grateful for one-time tax-deductible donations, all of which go into sustaining our nonprofit cooperative book collection and events programming while covering rent and other costs. Donations are payable to Making Worlds Inc (EIN: 84-2754652), 210 South 45th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 United States.
looking for excellent book recommendations?
Buy a gift certificate and we’ll include our personalized curated book buyer services.
We’ll suggest some amazing new and classic books and also be sure to tell you about some of our best-selling, RECOMMENDED, & favorites Books as well.
Books curated by comrades, not a creepy algorithm.
Purchasing this digital gift card supports us directly and creates a unique experience for you, dear reader. You can redeem the value of your card by special ordering books with personalized attention from our book collective who will make great recommendations. This gift card never expires.