December 20, 2010 - 17:49 AMT
Dramatic slump in book purchase observed throughout 2008-2010 in Armenia

Dramatic slump in book purchase rate has been observed throughout 2008-2010 in Armenia, explained by unaffordable prices set by local bookstores.

Purchasers give preference to children’s literature, textbooks, encyclopedias, scientific literature. Fiction books are in least demand, with the majority of books available mostly in Russian.