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The UK Book Consumer 2025

Our annual presentation on the UK book consumer delivered by Steve Bohme, Research Director.

Our annual presentation

Our annual presentation of the UK book market takes place every March, delivering unparalleled insights derived from NielsenIQ BookData’s consumer panel delivered by Steve Bohme, Research Director. 

This year’s presentation will take place at 10.30 (GMT) on Thursday 26 March at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London. The hour-long session is an unmissable opportunity for industry professionals to gain invaluable insights into the consumer book buying landscape of 2025.  

Join us as we delve into the different buying groups across formats and categories, uncovering key trends and market shifts. Our expert, Steve Bohme, will provide a comprehensive analysis of the mix of format purchasing within the broader market and genre trends.  

Tea and coffee will be served from 10.00 and the presentation will start promptly at 10.30.


Key topics will include:  

  • Long- and short-term market trends  
  • Channel popularity  
  • Format share of leading genres  
  • Characteristics of buyers  
  • Discovery methods  
  • Purchase influences  

To view an extract of last year’s UK Book Market in Review report click here: B2L UK Book Market Preview


Book your place: 

Attend in person: event ticket, slides, recording and 50% off our annual UK Book Market in Review Report for £350+VAT

And £125+VAT for each additional attendee

Those attending in person also get a free pass to visit the London Transport Museum after the presentation

Watch online: digital ticket and recording for£125+VAT

Recording only: £125+VAT 

To purchase your tickets please contact your Account Manager or email:  infobookresearch@nielseniq.com 

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