Initial staff reaction: Ungghkh. — Gene Weingarten (@geneweingarten) August 5, 2013

Now my reaction: If Don Graham says this was the right thing to do, I trust him. — Gene Weingarten (@geneweingarten) August 5, 2013

Well, this is unexpected — Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) August 5, 2013

I've bought a lot of stuff from Jeff Bezos's companies so this was really only fair. — Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) August 5, 2013

Have I mentioned lately how much I love Amazon? — Cindy Boren (@CindyBoren) August 5, 2013

My question can wait but it involve whether or not Don will still come visit my desk in December wearing that garish Xmas sweater. — Hank Stuever (@hankstuever) August 5, 2013

Pretty emotional to watch Don Graham announce he is selling The Post. A sad, historic moment. — Tom Jackman (@stateofnova) August 5, 2013

I guess I haven't been paying attention RT @politicalwire: Anyone really surprised by the Washington Post sale hasn't been paying attention — The Fix (@TheFix) August 5, 2013

Just putting it out there that I am an enthusiastic Amazon Prime subscriber — Max Fisher (@Max_Fisher) August 5, 2013

Stunning. The Washington Post has been sold to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for $250 million. — Nia-Malika Henderson (@NiaWaPo) August 5, 2013

Guess it may be time to dust off resume? RT @washingtonpost: Washington Post to be sold to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos http://t.co/MdZ3tyowh5 — Gene Wang (@gene_wang) August 5, 2013

*upgrades to Amazon Prime immediately* RT @washingtonpost: Washington Post to be sold to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos http://t.co/MdZ3tyowh5 — Gene Wang (@gene_wang) August 5, 2013

Apparently Jeff Bezos is "here for the right reasons," which is a thing they really respect on "The Bachelor." — Lindsay Applebaum (@lindsapple) August 5, 2013

I've told countless people over the years, with absolute certainty, that the Graham family would never sell The Washington Post. — Lindsay Applebaum (@lindsapple) August 5, 2013

Soon, when I have lunch w/ a source, I won't get to say, 'We'll let Don Graham pick up the tab.' And that makes me so goddamn sad. — Mike DeBonis (@mikedebonis) August 5, 2013

I guess after Keim left, the Graham family decided there was no point anymore. — Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 5, 2013

So, turns out The Washington Post is worth two Jayson Werths. — Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 5, 2013

Whoa. RT @romenesko: The Washington Post has been sold to Jeff Bezos for $250 million. — James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) August 5, 2013

It's so rare at work that you get a "Holy S---" moment. — monica hesse (@MonicaHesse) August 5, 2013

.@karlaadam actually I have other thoughts going through my head but they're not suitable for twitter — Michael Birnbaum (@michaelbirnbaum) August 5, 2013

I am floored. — Michael Birnbaum (@michaelbirnbaum) August 5, 2013

Oh, apparently we're not all getting Kindles tomorrow. — Lydia DePillis (@lydiadepillis) August 5, 2013

Do I get an Amazon discount now? — Caitlin Dewey (@caitlindewey) August 5, 2013

Yesterday, I worked for @washingtonpost. Today, I work for ... Amazon? — Theodore Kim (@TheoTypes) August 5, 2013

HOLY SMOKES! — Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 5, 2013

I want my $70 for Amazon Prime rolled into my subscription. — Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) August 5, 2013

Maybe I'll move back to Massachusetts and cover the Red Sox for my hometown newspape ... wait. — Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) August 5, 2013

I wonder if being an Amazon Prime member will have any employment benefits for me. @washingtonpost sold to Jeff Bezos. — Del Quentin Wilber (@DelWilber) August 5, 2013

Bar. — Yuri Victor ♥ (@yurivictor) August 5, 2013

total omfg moment. — Clinton Yates (@clintonyates) August 5, 2013

If I'm lucky enough to write memoirs, you better believe this day will be an entire chapter. — Clinton Yates (@clintonyates) August 5, 2013

I hope my new boss doesn't that I found out this news in Powell's books. #gurlimonvacation — Robert Samuels (@newsbysamuels) August 5, 2013

Reading about this in the Strand. — Chris _ _ Richards (@Chris__Richards) August 5, 2013

Shut it down (but don't). — T.J. Ortenzi (@tjortenzi) August 5, 2013

Apropos of nothing: I've always loved Amazon. — JohnKelly (@JohnKelly) August 5, 2013

I have no idea what the future holds, but the past is crystal clear: The Grahams have been outstanding stewards of The Post and journalism. — JohnKelly (@JohnKelly) August 5, 2013

Holy moly. — Emily Ingram (@emilyingram) August 5, 2013

Loyal Amazon customer since 1999! I ordered CDs by Super Furry Animals, Basement Jaxx and David Berman's book pic.twitter.com/eymXs9fuSp — David Malitz (@malitzd) August 5, 2013

So what happened at your office today? — Aaron Blake (@AaronBlakeWP) August 5, 2013

I would follow the Graham family through the valley of the shadow of death. Which this may be! Or not. Either way, onward. — Dan Zak (@MrDanZak) August 5, 2013

Bodes well - "Among other investments, Bezos bought a majority stake in http://t.co/xLBvOSFm31 in 1999" http://t.co/OJzfR1IeYF — Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt) August 5, 2013

There's no finer boss or steward of good journalism than Don Graham. It was very emotional for staff to hear his & Katharine's speeches. — Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) August 5, 2013

Every day is an interesting day to work at The Washington Post. Today, a lot more so. — Joe Heim (@JoeHeim) August 5, 2013

This is a good time to mention, Mr. Bezos, that I own a Kindle, a Kindle Fire, and I am a loyal member of Amazon Prime. — monica hesse (@MonicaHesse) August 5, 2013

guys I'm a Kindle — Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) August 5, 2013

I anticipate that large quantities of brown liquor will consumed at the Post Pub tonight. http://t.co/oarF91Stq3 — Neil Irwin (@Neil_Irwin) August 5, 2013

Just stick to your knitting. — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) August 5, 2013

Well, Jeff LOVES shopping and I LOVE shopping. #waposale — Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) August 5, 2013

Our purchase price puts The Washington Post's value at 1/4th that of Instagram. — Steven Overly (@StevenOverly) August 5, 2013

"It’s doubtful Bezos intends to use the Post to advance Amazon’s legislative goals. But over time, who knows?" http://t.co/OvOuLTOo8W — brad plumer (@bradplumer) August 5, 2013

"Amazon’s political interests extend across everything from state sales taxes to minimum wage to trade with China." http://t.co/OvOuLTOo8W — brad plumer (@bradplumer) August 5, 2013

Fun times. — brad plumer (@bradplumer) August 5, 2013