Amazon Cuts Kindle and Goodreads Jobs Amid Ongoing Streamlining Efforts

Amazon is cutting fewer than 100 jobs across its Books division, including roles in its Kindle and Goodreads teams, as part of a broader cost-cutting push that has eliminated about 27,000 positions since 2022. The company says the move will help streamline operations and better align with its business roadmap. The layoffs renew concerns over Amazon’s stewardship of Goodreads, which critics argue has stagnated since Amazon acquired it in 2013. Meanwhile, readers seeking alternatives to the Amazon-owned platform continue to explore options like The StoryGraph and BookWyrm.