General view of a local bookstore in the east-coast small-town Trosa in Sweden. Photo: Reuters
Book sales in Sweden hit an all-time high in the first half of 2021 as people travelled less and entertained themselves at home more than usual during the pandemic, setting the industry up for another stellar year after a record 2020.
The Swedish Booksellers' Association said recently total sales were up 10% compared with the same period in 2020, with printed books up 7% and digital books up 14%. Children's books led the rise.
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