Again, this year, readers came to the event on August 12, and I bought a Quebec book, which was in 11th place.e Edition. And bestsellers were at the top Rue du PlessisJean-Philippe Blave, my boyBy Marie-Christine Chartier, as wellAsbestosBy Sebastien Duluth.
According to data from the Société de gestion de la banque de Lettres de langue française (BTLF), the initiative, launched in 2014, boosted sales of Quebec books 11 times over the previous four Mondays.
The organization, which counts sales at independent bookstores, noted a “spectacular” rush toward Quebec novels in particular, with sales 17 times higher than usual. In comics and youth, we’re talking about a sevenfold and sixfold increase in sales, respectively.
On the Renaud-Bray/Archambault page, communications director Floriane Claveau notes that sales of Quebec books almost quadrupled compared to a “normal” Monday in August.
Not only does the movement not seem to be slowing down, we’re seeing titles that aren’t new in the top 10 best sellers. What do I know about you? (By Eric Chacor) Where will I hide? (by Carolyn Dawson) A version that no one likes (by Emmanuel Pierrot) and May our happiness last (Kev Lambert).
Sales charts at independent bookstores on August 12, 2024
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Renaud-Bray/Archambault Sales Ranking for August 12, 2024
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Consult Top 100 On the Libraires website from August 12, 2024
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