What decline in ebook sales? I don't know for sure, but I certainly suspect strongly that the real decline is only in traditional publishing ebooks which are priced ridiculously. And I also strongly suspect that most of the money is going to Indies with Amazon picking up a very healthy share. Certainly this is what has happened with me. I can't remember the time I last bought a Big 5 title. My favourite traditionally published authors whose books I would once buy I now borrow from the library, even if I have to wait. And I begrudge the Big 5 even the money that they rip-off from the library. I'm sure I'm not typical but I doubt very much that I am alone.
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