Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury reports record sales amid reading boom

People who turned to books during Covid lockdowns continuing to buy them, company saysBloomsbury has reported a record year for sales, as the Harry Potter publisher said the increase in reading during the pandemic had become “permanent” after lockdowns eased.The company benefited substantially from Covid restrictions when homebound consumers turned to new hobbies, including reading, to pass the time. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-06-15 08:09:40 UTC ]
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Religion Publishers' Anti-Racism Resources Draw Sales

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2019 North American Comics Sales Hit Record $1.21 Billion

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