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Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 to spotlight global reading crisis

Original: Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: The Reading Crisis Knows No Borders

The Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 is framing its programme around a global decline in reading, arguing that the crisis affects countries of every language and market. Publishers Weekly highlights the theme ahead of the fair, pointing to falling reading habits and engagement with books worldwide. Industry observers are expected to debate causes, from digital distraction to changing leisure habits, and what publishers can do to respond.

Why now: The world's largest book fair has announced a theme that speaks to a concern across the whole publishing industry.

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• Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: The Reading Crisis Knows No Borders · Publishers Weekly

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