Book List Week 9: Realizations, Everyday Things, Duras, and Japanese Cicadas
This week's critic list features various themes including sales, everyday topics, the works of Duras, and the significance of Japanese cicadas.
The oldest bookstore in Panevėžys faces a challenge: owners have approached the city mayor regarding the future of the historic building
The owners of Panevėžys' oldest bookstore have requested assistance from the city mayor to preserve the iconic establishment amidst difficulties in competing with online book sales and shopping centers.
Gisèle Pelicot's book moved Queen Camilla. Record sales were achieved
Gisèle Pelicot's memoir details her traumatic experiences of abuse but also tells a story of survival, solidarity, and newfound love, drawing notable attention including a meeting with Queen Camilla.
Bahia Book Biennial begins ticket sales for the 2026 edition
Ticket sales for the Bahia Book Biennial, a major event in literature and culture, have commenced for its 2026 edition, scheduled from April 15 to 21 at the Salvador Convention Center.
The same book has been at the top of the bestseller list for several weeks
Jaan Aru's book 'Aju vabadus' has dominated the sales rankings at Apollo bookstores in Estonia for multiple weeks, addressing the need to protect human intelligence in the era of artificial intelligence.
Response to Tõnu Oja's Poems: It Has Also Been Written, 'We Know Where You Live'
Tõnu Oja, an Estonian actor and poet, discusses the mixed responses to his poetry, including receiving threatening letters after achieving notable book sales.
The book that teaches how to protect your brain in the age of artificial intelligence tops the sales chart
Jaan Aru's book 'The Freedom of the Brain' leads the sales charts, focusing on how to protect human intelligence in the era of artificial intelligence.
Piracy in book publishing continues to grow: in 2025, lost sales amounted to 722 million euros, compared to 687 two years earlier
A report highlights that piracy in the book publishing industry resulted in a loss of 722 million euros in sales in 2025, an increase from 687 million euros in 2023, amidst a new investigation into the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright-protected content.
The Traitors' Harriet sees surge in sales for her crime novels and you can read one for free
Harriet Tyce, a contestant on The Traitors, has experienced a significant increase in crime novel sales following her appearance on the show.
The book market has dropped by 2.1%
The Italian book market confirmed a 2.1% decline in trade sales value for 2025, following a 2.3% decline in 2024.
Book Trade: People Read Less – and That Must Worry Everyone
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.
Retail: Booksellers Sold Fewer Books in 2025
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.
Freida McFadden, a tidal wave on sales in France and a new film adaptation
American novelist Freida McFadden has topped book sales in France by placing eight of her novels in the top 15 of the Livres Hebdo list, while Hollywood prepares a new adaptation of 'The Housekeeper.'