What that means for authors and booksellers is anybody's guess, but the smart money right now is on a great deal of new interest (or at least sales to infer interest) in books, both in the paperback variety and in Ebook form. There's only so many Netflix shows we can watch before our eyelids droop and our IQ's plummet. Right?
What's Selling in Books
As during the Great Depression, there is likely to be more interest in fantasy, not just with Hollywood (which is shut down), but with books. People may catch up on their history, but let's face it, history for most people just reminds them of high school. People want to indulge in a little fun, so humor, fantasy, and probably romance will sell well right now.
If I was a bigtime stock trader, I'd be all-over Amazon right now. Amazon, Target, and Walmart. I'd still be leary of Barnes & Noble, but online sellers right now and in the months to come are going to do so much more business they won't be able to spend all that income.
As for authors, now is the time to finish whatever you are working on and get that next book published! I guarantee you that if you follow the top tips for launching your book, you'll have the best success you've had in years by releasing it very soon. There are many people at home looking for something constructive to do inside.
How long with this stay-at-home lockdown last? Nobody knows, but expect it to last through summer. With that in mind, you might even get a second book out before we all have to go back to work every day. Don't miss out.
