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The article discusses the rising popularity of nonfiction comics in the literary market, highlighting notable works and authors.

Gröbenzell's charitable book flea market, one of the largest in Bavaria, features tens of thousands of books, records, CDs, DVDs, and games, attracting local bibliophiles for over 30 years.

Emily Freeman discusses in her latest book the importance of recognizing when to leave unfulfilling jobs or relationships and offers strategies to facilitate this process.

The global foldable smartphone market is forecasted to have 'book-style' foldable phones account for 65% of the total market share in 2023, with competition increasing as Apple prepares to launch its first foldable phone.

The article discusses the relevance of Andy Grove's warning from his book "Only the Paranoid Survive," highlighting how sudden shifts in market forces can invalidate previously held assumptions.

Alpha Bank's collaboration with UniCredit has yielded an additional €1 billion in wealth and improved access to the syndication market, with a current book of approximately €1.7 billion.

The book market is experiencing nervousness as a new wave of young readers have driven the popularity of romance and new adult novels, making it difficult for growth to continue, while older readers seek entertaining yet intellectually engaging content.

In a book market that has stabilized after years of turmoil, physical bookstores are regaining importance as the online market slows down and readers value personal interactions and recommendations.

The global comic book market generated over €15.2 billion in revenue in 2025 and is expected to double in size over the next five years.

The Italian book market confirmed a 2.1% decline in trade sales value for 2025, following a 2.3% decline in 2024.

Many job entrants are realizing that their university 'book knowledge' is no longer sufficient for securing good jobs, as AI skills are becoming the standard in the new job market.

The decrease in book sales and reading habits signals a troubling trend for book culture, with a reported 2.9% drop in revenue for 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting broader challenges in the retail market.

The article reviews the state of the sports book market in Poland in 2025, noting a decline in popularity early in the year, but a resurgence in late-year with significant releases like Dariusz Szpakowski's autobiography and 'Lewandowski. The Real Deal.'

The article discusses the impact of anniversaries on the book market in German-speaking areas, highlighting how new titles about notable figures often surge in popularity during such commemorations, notably mentioning Thomas Mann.

The book market has come under pressure, with overall sales declining by 2.9% in 2025 compared to growth in previous years, reflecting broader struggles in retail due to a poor consumer climate.

Sonia Draga discusses the challenges facing the Polish book market, including distribution issues and price wars among major players, advocating for a book law to stabilize prices.

A new book recounts the 1929 stock market crash, drawing parallels to contemporary events.