The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world.
UK-based online store Book Depository is being closed down by its parent company, the US technology giant Amazon.
Customers can continue to order books until midday UK time on its last day of trading, the company's website added.Book Depository was founded in 2004 by former Amazon employee Andrew Crawford and his business partner Stuart Felton. "Sad to hear the news. A huge loss for all of us," New Zealand-based author and poet Lang Leav tweeted.This year, Amazon has been slashing thousands of jobs as it aims to make major cost savings.
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