We surveyed over 700
Canadian book buyers about their buying habits to find out which literary awards influence purchasing decisions.
Find out how
Canadian book buyers spend their free time, which social networks and loyalty programs they're a part of, and much more!
We wanted to see how
Canadian book buyers» perceptions and attitudes towards Canadian authors and subject matter had changed in the last five years.
We also know from our research that
Canadian book buyers are enthusiastic users of the library, as 51 % of book buyers are also library users.
Canadian book buyers spent a respectable $ 398 million on print books in the English - language trade market... [Read more...]
Canadian book buyers spent a respectable $ 398 million on print books in the English - language trade market during the first six months of 2017.
Overall,
Canadian book buyers purchased 51.5 million print books for just over $ 1 billion in 2017.
Over the next two years BookNet Canada will conduct the first comprehensive and ongoing survey on the behaviour of
Canadian book buyers.
In Canada, 59 % of book buyers are female (see: Meet the Average
Canadian Book Buyer), but male authors continue to dominate bestseller lists across many categories.
Not exact matches
The kicker here is that the
book will only be made available through RightStuf itself, which immediately puts it on the pricier side for international
buyers who either need to pay the per - item shipping fee or, if you're
Canadian, reach that $ 150 free - shipping threshold.
When it comes to format preferences among
book buyers in Canada, consumer surveys conducted with 966
book - buying
Canadians during the first six months of 2017 show a 3 % increase in the number of ebooks purchased versus the same period in 2016.
Through direct relationships with many of the major and upcoming online retailer and library wholesalers, eBOUND offers special rates and exclusive promotions that put
Canadian content in front of the eyes of
book buyers around the globe (dependant on territorial rights, of course).
If your
book appeals to the
Canadian market, for example, you may be giving up about 10 million ebook
buyers via Apple iBooks and Kobo.
We recently polled
Canadian book -
buyers and found out some interesting facts about ebook readers!