Book sales data reveals Australia’s reading habits post pandemic

Australian book sales have plateaued after a record year in 2022, with the post-Covid boom showing signs of subsiding. Nielsen BookScan has found that in this year to date, revenue in the Australian book market declined by 3% compared with the same time last year. But the consumer research and retail sales analyst believes this could be an overcorrection as readers get back to normal after significant year-on-year growth since the pandemic hit. The 25 best Australian books of 2023: Richard Flanagan, Alexis Wright, Robyn Davidson and others Read more “2022 set new records, highlighting the enduring appeal of books as a source of joy…