They got books but I primarily use them as a grocery store. I buy high-end cat food from them, with free shipping, and it is a life saver, since I do not have a car plus my local grocery store does not carry these high-end brands. I also buy food for myself - German whole-rye bread and Finnish whole-rye crackers, and tea in bulk, too. I cannot imagine my life without Amazon, even though I rarely buy a book.