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Jul 15, 19:14

Russian Book Market: 2024 Sales Figures, Censorship Impact, and Rise of Esoteric Literature

Russia's 2024 book sales reached 98 billion rubles for paper books and 18.9 billion rubles for e-books, exceeding 2023 figures but falling short of pre-war and pre-pandemic levels; rising publishing costs and censorship contributed to market shifts, with a notable increase in esoteric literature sal...

Russian Book Market: 2024 Sales Figures, Censorship Impact, and Rise of Esoteric Literature

Russia's 2024 book sales reached 98 billion rubles for paper books and 18.9 billion rubles for e-books, exceeding 2023 figures but falling short of pre-war and pre-pandemic levels; rising publishing costs and censorship contributed to market shifts, with a notable increase in esoteric literature sal...

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What is the overall impact of censorship and economic factors on the Russian book market in 2024?

In 2024, 98 billion rubles (almost 11 billion euros) worth of paper books were sold in Russia, exceeding the 91 billion rubles in 2023. Sales of e-books also increased, from 14.5 billion to 18.9 billion rubles. However, accounting for inflation, there was no real growth.

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Dec 31, 07:09

US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues

Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.

US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues

Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.

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How do the diverse genres of the most borrowed books reflect evolving reader interests and the role of libraries in providing access to varied literary experiences?

The popularity of "Calamity of Souls," a courtroom drama about a wrongly accused Black man in 1968, amidst predominantly lighter fiction, highlights a complex reading landscape. This suggests readers seek both escapism and engagement with social issues.

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