The Spanish and Latin American markets are expected to have 14,000 Spanish-language audiobooks available this year, and, with ebooks, continued to see growth in 2019.
‘We Are Overwhelmed, We Are Exhausted’: Italy’s Publishers’ Coronavirus Alarm
In a battle for inclusion among Italy’s economic casualties, the country’s books business fights to gain traction among the wounded creative industries.
Coronavirus: Amazon Temporarily Deprioritizes Books; Torino Postpones
As the COVID-19 emergency rises with remarkable and deadly speed, Amazon moves to prioritize crisis-related products over others.
Report: Simon & Schuster’s Date for John Bolton’s Book Is Now in May
The publication date moves to May for the controversial White House memoir of Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton.
China Bestsellers January 2020: Educational Boosts in Tough Times
The January charts for book sales in China strongly reflect the reading recommendations of the national education system.
Industry Notes: BookNet Canada’s New Libraries Data Tool Goes Live
BookNet Canada’s new tool, LibraryData, promises to provide ‘nationwide data on loans, holds, renewals, on-order, and collection holdings.’
BookNet Canada: Audiobook Purchases Show Little Change in 2019
Using a consumer survey, BookNet Canada has concluded that online book sales across the formats were slightly down in 2019. So were hardcover purchases.
Italian Booksellers Face New Law’s Discount Restrictions
Already struggling with piracy and a diminished cultural allowance for young citizens, the Italian industry faces new constraints on bookselling discounts.
AAP’s StatShot for November: Year-to-Date, a Modest Rise
The year-to-date view from the latest AAP StatShot report is better looking than the month-over-month comparison of November in 2018 and 2019.
Italian Market Report: Online Sales Rising, 18App Bonus Declining
The Italian book market is bracing for ‘significant impact’ as the €500 bonus for teens undergoes deep cutbacks and online sales continue gaining share.