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Our annual supplement covering the Canadian publishing industry begins by looking at the growth in new stores, the state of book sales and supply chain issues. Inside you'll find coverage of presses big and small, BIPOC initiatives, publisher perspectives, author interviews, and much more.
TORONTO -- When the pandemic struck Canada in early March, spurring lockdowns and the closure of non-essential businesses, Canadians were suddenly parted from pastimes such as going to the movies, hanging out with friends in a bar or attending concerts. But one of the few distractions still possible during a pandemic? Reading a good book. According to industry experts, Canadians increased their reading during 2020, particularly in the spring when books were a balm on the new reality of a deadly virus sweeping across the globe. Readers gobbled up books on topics from escapist romance t...
Good e-Reader People are reading more books during the global pandemic. This is quite evident all over the world and in major markets such as Canada, US, UK and Australia. Book sales are on the rise and even major publishers are generating a tremendous amount of revenue. Online booksellers and retail bookstores are also capitalizing on free delivery and curbside pickup. “Weekly sales in June, July and August (so far) have generally been trending above the corresponding weeks from 2019,” wrote Noah Genner, CEO of BookNet Canada, in a recent article. Every week, BookNet gathers sales data f...