A 2023 Consumer survey by BookNet Canada highlighted rising prices and buying trends in the country. Around 48% of 4,270 participants said they bought new books in 2023, 22 percent of whom say they bought secondhand books, and 24 percent of whom say they borrowed books from the library. The percentage of Canadians who bought books in 2023 is dropping in the price range of … [Read more...] about Growing Book Prices: BookNet Canada’s Survey
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Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
Last year was a difficult one for retailers and consumers alike. Lockdowns, vital restrictions on the public, job loss and business closures, and more--coupled with the ever-present fears for health and safety in the face of a deadly global pandemic--led to a lot of financial anxiety in every industry. But a new report not only unearthed some positive news about books and … [Read more...] about Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report