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Australians are reading less than other countries, a new report shows. Why?

Recent international research shows Australians are buying and reading fewer books than people in many other countries. But why?

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

Freight expectations: if Booktopia closes, where can I buy books online?

With the demise of corporate giants, it’s time to turn to indie booksellers. Here’s a guide of where to get new releases and rare gems alike to your door in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024

Booktopia, Australia’s biggest online bookseller, is poised for collapse. That doesn’t mean bookshops are in trouble

At its height, Australia’s largest online bookseller, Booktopia, had a A$2.4 million turnover, 5 million customers, and sold a book “every 3.9 seconds”. This week, it entered voluntary administration, a month after announcing the axing of 50 jobs and resignation of senior staff, including its chief executive. Shares had fallen…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024