Anna Burkly
Head of research/operations at Australia Reads, an initiative that tracks reading habits and promotes reading across Australia, with expertise in reading trends and youth engagement.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 19min
Can erotica fix Australia’s reading slump?
Anna Burkly, Head of research and operations at Australia Reads, explains why romance and erotica are drawing a new generation to books. She talks about viral book culture, TV adaptations sparking interest, and how digital discovery like BookTok is making reading more visible. The conversation also covers youth reading habits and finding age-appropriate ways to bring teens back to fiction.
