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Today, Explained

Shift in Book Sales and the Rise of Escapist Fiction

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This chapter analyzes the unusual decline in sales of political science books during the current election year and explores the trend of people turning to escapist fiction during stressful times. It also discusses the emergence of TikTok as a major force in the US book market.

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