This graph shows how many books were bought in a European country from 2000 to 2012. In 2000, bookshops sold about 170 million books. The number went down to around 140 million by 2012.
Supermarkets started with about 120 million books sold in 2000. By 2012, supermarkets had sold around 150 million books, more than bookshops. More people bought books from supermarkets over the years.
The internet grew the most. In 2000, online sales were over 100 million. By 2008, sales had risen to about 150 million, overtaking both supermarkets and bookshops. By 2012, internet sales had dropped to around 130 million, below other sources.
Overall, the graph shows a change in how people bought books. Bookshops remained important but saw fewer sales. Supermarkets and the internet became more popular, with supermarkets leading by 2012. This trend suggests that people chose more convenient places to buy books, reflecting changes in shopping habits over the years.
