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Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK

This collaboration is with Bookshop.org, an online marketplace dedicated to supporting local, independent bookstores. Currently, the ability to purchase physical books is available exclusively on Android devices, with iOS users set to gain access next week.

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Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK

This collaboration is with Bookshop.org, an online marketplace dedicated to supporting local, independent bookstores. Currently, the abil...

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