Book sales have soared since the pandemic - but the industry must adapt to engage with new readers

Citation

Squires C (2021) Book sales have soared since the pandemic - but the industry must adapt to engage with new readers. The Conversation. 14.10.2021.

Abstract
First paragraph: One day each October, the UK publishing industry focuses its attention on a large number of high-profile new book releases. “Super Thursday”, as it is known in the trade, is the start of a seasonal promotion during which authors battle for space inside bookshops and under Christmas trees.

Keywords
Reading; books; publishing; eBooks; authors;

Notes
https://theconversation.com/book-sales-have-soared-since-the-pandemic-but-the-industry-must-adapt-to-engage-with-new-readers-169583

People

Professor Claire Squires

Professor in Publishing Studies, English Studies