The Publishing Industry Is Being Rebuilt by Authors, Algorithms, and TikTok
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The book industry is shifting fast. Self-published titles now outnumber traditionally published books five to one, with over 4 million titles released in 2025. TikTok's BookTok drove $760 million in U.S. sales, audiobooks hit $2.43 billion, and surprisingly, 605 new independent bookstores opened last year.
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