Shipping delays, reduced printing capacity and a paper shortage plague publishers and retailers as holiday shopping gets underway.
The rise in video calls has made people reach for the phone and inquire about investing in bigger, bolder personal libraries.
A centuries-old practice dating back to the Industrial Revolution has created complications for modern-day booksellers.
Book sales are up almost 8% this year. Mega online stores benefited the most, but some small players are pivoting in hopes of getting ahead.
