Growing Book Prices: BookNet Canada's Survey
Around 48% of 4,270 participants said they bought new books in 2023, 22 percent say they bought secondhand books, and 24 percent say borrowed library books.
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Around 48% of 4,270 participants said they bought new books in 2023, 22 percent say they bought secondhand books, and 24 percent say borrowed library books.
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