Australian publishing is experiencing unique volatility, but new research has revealed that many Australians want to read more. In the latest research from Australia Reads and Monash University, it was found that readers needed to become more comfortable with the lost art of bookstore browsing.
It comes as many Australian bookstores struggle in a cost-of-living crisis, and many are also trying to compete with Amazon’s international monopoly on audiobooks and e-formats. There are alternatives available for the Australian consumer, but reaching potential consumers remains the holy grail in 21st century publishing.
