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Read about the ways content digitization and intensive internet use have created new ways of reading: https://bit.ly/3q6ZumH.

In a niche corner of the TikTok app, BookTok was created. This community of TikTokers who review and give recommendations have greatly influenced the publishing industry. Read about how here:

How book lovers on TikTok are changing the publishing industry led to major sales in publishing last year. Here’s why.

In honor of World Storytelling Day, what was your favorite book to be read as a child?

Have you ever thought about how books are recycled? , Environmental Consultant engaged by BIC, certainly has and just launched the second BIC project 'Design for Recycling'. This project will give insight to the publishing industry and BIC members like Books International by analyzing how and what materials are being recycled in the book industry supply chain. The ultimate goal is to pivot from 'Design for Recycling' to implementing 'Waste Prevention' techniques. Thank you Simon for all the work you have done, we are looking forward to your insights into making publishing more sustainable. The information about this project can be found below.

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Have you ever wondered just how a book you’re enjoying came to be? There is a whole system of people and businesses behind it called the literary ecosystem. Learn what all encompasses the literary ecosystem: .

What Is the Literary Ecosystem and Why Does It Matter? | Book Riot Get to know the creation of a book through the literary ecosystem and what your role is in keeping it thriving.

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The supply chain crisis has greatly influenced the book publishing industry. Read about the effects below.

Books overboard! Supply chain headaches leave publishing all at sea Containers full of books at the bottom of the ocean are just one problem for an industry facing a host of shortages

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As Gen Z is the future, how can publishers appeal to this younger crowd?

How publishers can appeal to Gen Z | What’s New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News Gen Z is a generation that uses smartphones for everything, loves TikTok, and is used to influencers, sponsored content and native advertising After a decade or more building out programmatic advertising capabilities, Gen Z is throwing publishers for a loop. CM Group’s recent study found that 52% ...

2022 trends predicted to impact book publishers include price inflation due to supply chain disruptions and book consumers continuing to shift toward digital content consumption. Read more about what will impact the publishing industry below.

Publishing Remains Predictably Unpredictable, says Ingram The trends most likely to impact book publishers in 2022 include higher costs resulting from supply chain disruptions, and book consumers continuing to shift toward online shopping and digital content consumption.

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BookTok is a growing circle of book lovers who post videos recommending and reviewing books. Is the BookTok craze here to stay?

BookTok - Is This Craze Here to Stay? From the virtual depths of TikTok, a new community of booklovers has emerged through the hashtag BookTok. Supadu – Experts in web build for Publishers

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Print on demand and digital publishing have been key ways for publishers to become more green. Read about other ways to become more sustainable:

A Greener Future: How can Publishing Become More Sustainable? Sustainability is starting to receive some promising and long-awaited attention within the industry. What can you do to help? Supadu – Experts in web build for Publishers

Widen your understanding of book publishing and see what direction the industry is heading:

Book Publishing Reading List Broaden your publishing knowledge by reading some of these industry-specific books, hand-picked by a publishing expert. Supadu – Experts in web build for Publishers

Do you think you retain more reading ebooks or paperback books? Research findings indicate that print is a more effective learning tool. Read more here:

What Works Better for Retention — Printed or Digital Texts? The rush to embrace new digital reading platforms and educational materials could have consequences for how students learn, as research shows people read faster but comprehend less with digital texts as opposed to print.

The printing and publishing industries have many inventors to thank for their modern versions. But the man who started it all cannot be overlooked. Find out who invented the printing press here:

Who Invented the Printing Press? Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized printing technology by adapting the presses used for winemaking. Gutenberg's printing press is considered one of the greatest inventions of the second millennium.

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There's predictions that small presses will gain more success this year. Click the link below to hear about the other 7 trend predictions for the publishing industry.
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The Top Eight Publishing Trends For 2022 - Written Word Media The top eight publishing trends of 2022. Learn what to expect in 2022 for for indie authors and publishers.

Printed sales have increased 13.2 percent from 2020 to 2021, and 21 percent from 2019 to 2021. Read about what else has recently occurred in the industry:

The great book shortage of 2021, explained Demand for books is way up this year. Supplies are way, way down.

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2020 saw a resurgence in the popularity of hardback books. Read for more information:
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A Book You Remember, a Kindle You Forget A resurgent year for hardcover books is great news for our minds — and our democracy.

Is this the future for how readers will immerse themselves in books?

How NFT digital first editions could shape the future of publishing - BookMachine The interest in NFT and blockchain technology has been growing throughout 2021, and this seems likely to continue into 2022 and beyond. The music and art

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Books International — AdvanceCopy In response to the COVID – 19 crisis we want to keep you informed as we implement contingency plans to respond to the challenges created by this national emergency. The following actions have been taken on behalf of our employees and our customers: More

Our VP of sales at Integrated Books International, Bill Clockel, shares his predictions for the future of the publishing industry in spite of labor shortages and other factors.

Book Printing Market Outlook for 2022 Although there is a marked difference between the 2021 book printing outlook and the state of the market as we move into 2022, book printers that make strategic investments and plan thoroughly are in a position to ride out the challenges and enjoy a prosperous 2022.

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Booktok is a rising trend among TikTok users. Read about the effect it is having on book sales.

2021 Book Trends Show The Power Of BookTok And Rise Of Audiobooks Scribd has released its data on some of the most important book trends of 2021. According to Scribd, BookTok was the cause of a major uptick in sales for certain books that became popular on the platform. Audiobooks also saw an increase in listenership over 2020.

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Reading is a perfect socially distant leisure activity, read up on the books that added a little extra magic to their genre in 2021.

Year in review: Here are 10 books that brought a little magic to their genres The publishing industry continued to release titles fairly uninterrupted during the pandemic because reading is as perfect a socially distant leisure activity as one could imagine.

If your New Year's Resolution includes reading more, here are fiction and nonfiction books will be published in the first half of the New Year.

22 new books to consider reading in 2022 Here is a sampling of nonfiction and fiction titles to consider reading as they will be published in the first half of 2022.

Today is J.R.R. Tolkien Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the resounding impact Tolkien had on the Literary Fiction world. Click the link to read about how Tolkien revolutionized the fantasy genre.

Why is Tolkien so popular? As an author, J.R.R. Tolkien remains one of the most popular writers in the world, with book sales in the 250-300 million range and earning a position where he is widely regarded as the father…