A survey conducted in the United States between September and November 2020 found that the most important factor respondents considered when deciding to buy books was the book's genre or category, with 39.8 percent of adults saying that this would influence their decision. By comparison, very few survey participants took into account the front or back cover of a book when considering a purchase, and even fewer paid attention to the book's publisher.
Most important factors to consider when deciding to purchase books among adults in the United States as of November 2020
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Panorama Project. (February 17, 2021). Most important factors to consider when deciding to purchase books among adults in the United States as of November 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1275648/us-book-purchasing/
Panorama Project. "Most important factors to consider when deciding to purchase books among adults in the United States as of November 2020." Chart. February 17, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1275648/us-book-purchasing/
Panorama Project. (2021). Most important factors to consider when deciding to purchase books among adults in the United States as of November 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1275648/us-book-purchasing/
Panorama Project. "Most Important Factors to Consider When Deciding to Purchase Books among Adults in The United States as of November 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Feb 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1275648/us-book-purchasing/
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