Those in the European Union seem to have a greater preference for print books and magazines than their digital counterparts, the website Eurostat reported. A recent study revealed that 13.4 percent of residents in the EU had bought printed books online in the previous three months in 2023. The corresponding figures for 2022 and 2021 happen to be 12.7 percent and 14.5 percent … [Read more...] about e-book buying preference in EU countries: Print vs e-books
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Physical books triumph over digital devices for mental well-being
In an era dominated by screens, where digital devices have infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, questions arise about their impact on our mental health. While research underscores the mental health benefits of reading, there are many who tend to opt for digital devices like smartphones and tablets over traditional books. The digital mode of learning is becoming … [Read more...] about Physical books triumph over digital devices for mental well-being
A renaissance for independent bookstores as people continues their love affair with print books
The emergence of e-books and e-reader devices had led many to believe it could be the beginning of the end of books as we have known them so far. After all, e-books offer several advantages over print books, prime among them being easy accessibility, built-in dictionaries, TTS support, etc. Also, with a suitable e-reader or other devices, you can have almost an entire library … [Read more...] about A renaissance for independent bookstores as people continues their love affair with print books
New Amazon Your Books feature is a comprehensive hub for your literary world
Amazon has launched a new innovative feature — Your Books which acts to serve as a one-stop solution for efficient management of all the books you have ever bought via Amazon. In other words, it consolidates all your purchased books, spanning digital, physical, and audiobook formats, into a single, easily searchable hub. Interestingly, the section also includes those books that … [Read more...] about New Amazon Your Books feature is a comprehensive hub for your literary world
New survey reveals undying love for print books
The physical book is still the king, with its kingship position remaining unscathed even after the advent of e-books and audiobooks and all the benefits the latter two have to offer. This has been proved, perhaps for the umpteenth time, in a recent survey conducted by paper producer, Stora Enso that revealed an impressive 65 percent prefer the physical book. In comparison, as … [Read more...] about New survey reveals undying love for print books
How TikTok is helping boost book sales in the UK
The UK reported a record £6.7bn revenue from book sales, both print, and e-books in 2021, which makes for a 5 percent jump in revenue compared to the preceding year, The Guardian reported. While that is a good thing, much of which can be attributed to the pandemic, the other really surprising aspect here is the manner the social media platform TikTok is contributing to the … [Read more...] about How TikTok is helping boost book sales in the UK
Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Print books might reign supreme in most parts of the world though that isn't how things stand in some regions. Take for instance the situation in Nigeria where booksellers find it hard to sell enough books to sustain a decent life, and they aren't blaming the advent of the internet or e-books for their miseries. Rather, it’s the economy that itself has shrunk to a situation … [Read more...] about Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Audiobooks to see steady growth over the next few years
A recent study by the Pew Research Center has brought to light some interesting facts and figures about the American reading pattern. For instance, the research has revealed the number of Americans who read e-books has now gone up to 30 percent from the previous 25 percent in 2019. Similarly, those who listen to audiobooks have gone up to 23 percent, up from 20 percent though … [Read more...] about Audiobooks to see steady growth over the next few years
Does the e-book revolution spell disaster for print books?
Do you love the smell of yellowed paper, the feel of parchment against your skin, the weight of a leather-bound volume in your hands? Bibliophiles like myself would agree that there is nothing that can truly replace the genuine feel of a physical book. The traditional 'book' form that we love so much has been around for centuries, so it is hard to think of it as something … [Read more...] about Does the e-book revolution spell disaster for print books?