An interesting article covering recent publishing stats with decent sources. Highlights:
U.S. publishing is reshaping fast. Digital now drives 1/3 of revenue, audiobooks claim 20% of adult fiction, and indie authors + small presses deliver ~50% of all ebook units. Print persists via premium editions, while AI, diversity & direct-to-reader channels push change. https://publishingstate.com/american-book-publishing-market-in-2025/2025/
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