Amazon.it, with an official note, presented the ranking of the Italian cities that read the most based on the data collected in the time window that goes from July 2023 to June 2024. Milan confirms its first place for the twelfth year in a row, followed by Pavia and Siena, which maintain the second and third positions. Pisa reaches fourth place, with Padua and Bologna following in fifth and sixth. Cagliari also makes an appearance in the top 10, taking seventh place. Rome overtakes Florence, positioning itself in eighth place, while the Tuscan capital slips to ninth. Closing the ranking is Trieste, a city historically linked to great writers.
Amazon’s note also analyses other interesting information related to the habits of Italian readers who access the e-commerce platform. While Bologna, Padua and Cagliari prefer digital formats, Milan, Pavia and Rome are the cities most faithful to the charm of the printed paper.
From timeless classics to the latest innovations, Italians show a strong passion for historical fiction, thrillers and romance novels. Training and reference texts are also highly appreciated. Among the most read books are “Il vaso di Pandoro” by Selvaggia Lucarelli, “La portalettere” by Francesca Giannone, “A wild animal” by Joël Dicker, “When we were the masters of the world. Rome: the infinite empire” by Aldo Cazzullo and “Tutto è qui per te” by Fabio Volo.
The press release also recalls the2024 edition of “Amazon Storyteller”, the first literary prize in Italy dedicated to aspiring writers and established authors. Until August 31, 2024, authors can submit their unpublished works through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Andrea Pasino, Head of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing for Italy, France and Spain, said: “It is fascinating to discover the variety of books, authors and genres that are most popular and loved by Italians. The data shows how widespread the passion for reading is in our country, whether it is new novels by established authors or titles proposed by emerging and talented writers. The evidence shows that, Regardless of the literary genre, the Italian public is always ready to welcome new stories with enthusiasm. With Kindle Direct Publishing and, in particular, with our literary award Amazon Storyteller, we are committed to supporting and promoting a plurality of authors and voices, making the stories they tell accessible to millions of readers around the world.”
Readers will play a crucial role in selecting the winner of Amazon Storyteller 2024. All participating books will be available on Amazon.it and readable on various devices via the Kindle app. The winner will be announced in November 2024 during the Indie Book Fest in Rome.
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