Cărți de 60 de lei și clienți tot mai în vârstă: cum se vând cărțile în Sibiu, ne spun librarii de la Humanitas, Cărturești, Erasmus și Schiller

A retired German man regularly visits a Sibiu bookstore, returning books after reading them, highlighting a decline in local readership. Official statistics show a significant drop in active library users in Sibiu, from over 106,000 in 2014 to nearly 46,000 in 2025. Romania ranks last in the EU for reading, with only 29.5% of adults reading a book annually. Despite challenges, some libraries report increased visits. Bookstores adapt by diversifying offerings, but many face financial struggles. The average book price has risen due to increased VAT, affecting sales. Older customers dominate, while younger readers are influenced by social media trends. Seasonal sales fluctuate, with history books and local interest titles performing well.