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But all of them would need the government’s permission for bulk doorstep delivery of books. So, the good news is that food delivery services will still be running, even as the new ‘lockdown’ measures come into effect.

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Home delivery of library books Kerala State Library Council will be delivering books to the public on request during the lockdown period.

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It’s one of the states with the highest literacy rates in the country, and true to its form, it is now delivering books … In order to help young kids deal with boredom a Virginia-based librarian is helping them by delivering books … The branch on Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, has seen weekly sales increase by around £10,000 during lockdown. The following bookshops are taking orders (by phone or e-mail), posting books out, and sometimes offering local delivery too.
Some booksellers said they already offer the option of buying books online and getting them delivered at home.

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After the relaxation in Green and Orange zones during the lockdown 3.0, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon requested the government to begin the delivery … Since lockdown was enforced, the branch was looking for new delivery drivers to cope with the high demand.

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Note: Due to high demand during the lockdown, Hive is currently only taking orders of one book at a time. Check with each shop before you buy, as events are changing …