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Why our love of cheap books is a problem | |
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We all love a bargain, but what is the real cost of buying cheap books online or at a discount in department stores?
In the past decade, the number of bookstores in Australia has more than halved, while authors report an average annual income well below the poverty line.
Read our online article to hear from experts and beloved Australian authors on what they think is driving this steep decline — and what needs to change.
Then, tune in to The Party Room to learn from election analyst Antony Green about which seats to keep a close eye on this upcoming federal election.
And, if you're craving a fresh start this year, check out our online story about the merits of stepping away from social media. Hint: it's not easy!
Finally, you may have noticed we've changed this newsletter name from ABC RN to ABC Radio National. From next week, this newsletter will have a new look but we'll continue to send you a great variety of audio and online stories from across the ABC Radio National network. | | | | |
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