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BookNet Canada

From BookNet Canada, the latest on book publishing, data, retail, and technology.

  1. 14 juil.

    Listening in: A conversation about the present and future of audiobooks

    Over the last five years, the popularity of audiobooks has been on a consistent upward trend: BookNet research suggests that the percentage of Canadian readers who prefer audiobooks over other formats increased from 8% in 2020 to 16% in 2025. We brought together a panel of professionals from different corners of the industry to talk about what’s behind this increase, how they champion audiobooks, what opportunities and challenges they face, how the industry could look in the future as technology evolves, and much more.

    Listening in: A conversation about the present and future of audiobooks

  2. 26 mai

    The Heated Rivalry ripple effect impacting playwrights publishing in Canada

    An unexpected entanglement between Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams and Playwrights Canada Press’ Yaga has led the Canadian independent press to its busiest season since it started operations in 1984. We talked to Annie Gibson about how they’ve handled the increase in sales, how they reach readers beyond Canadian borders, their plans for the future, and more. Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2026/5/26/podcast-the-heated-rivalry-ripple-effect-impacting-playwrights-publishing-in-canada

    The Heated Rivalry ripple effect impacting playwrights publishing in Canada

  3. 28 avr.

    A peek into Canadians' reading

    Listen in as we give you some of the highlights from our forthcoming report, Canadian Leisure & Reading Study 2025, releasing May 5. We also see if some recent reading trends that have made headlines are true for Canadians. We’ve even included some data we didn’t get to use in the study. Further reading/listening - Study Finds 20-Year Drop in Reading for Pleasure: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98435-study-finds-20-year-drop-in-reading-for-pleasure.html - Is reading your favourite hobby? A new era of book clubs is reshaping how we read: https://theconversation.com/is-reading-your-favourite-hobby-a-new-era-of-book-clubs-is-reshaping-how-we-read-274406 BookNet Canada Newsletter sign up: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/newsletter-sign-up

    A peek into Canadians' reading

  4. 24 mars

    The importance of social media in the publishing industry

    Founder of Tandem Collective, Naomi Bacon, talks to us about the various ways in which publishers and booksellers can utilize social media to market books and how online book communities operate.

    The importance of social media in the publishing industry

  5. 24 févr.

    Breaking into the publishing industry with Vanessa Gomez

    This month’s episode features an interview with Vanessa Gomez, a recent graduate from Simon Fraser University’s Master of Publishing program, about how she’s breaking into the industry, and The Publishing Guide, an online platform she created where young professionals can find relevant information about the industry.

    Breaking into the publishing industry with Vanessa Gomez

  6. 27 janv.

    How to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher

    This month’s episode features a conversation with Jen Gauthier, Publisher at Greystone Books, about how to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher.

    How to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher

  7. 16/12/2025

    A look back at the book market

    In this month’s podcast, we’re sharing some mid-year market data from an excerpt of the Tech Forum presentation, Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights. Links: - Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/ready-set-go-pre-fall-sales-trends-and-data-driven-insights/ - BookNet eNews weekly newsletter: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/newsletter-sign-up#enews - BookNet blog: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog - Customer satisfaction survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX7DD55

    A look back at the book market

  8. 25/11/2025

    Inanna Publications: A feminist press

    This month we talked with Evelyn Elgie, the assistant publisher at Inanna Publications about what it’s like to run a feminist press in today’s landscape, the challenges facing small presses, and why prioritizing marginalized voices and building community is so important to upholding the values of the company.

    Inanna Publications: A feminist press
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    BookNet Canada
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    2015 - 2026
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