Do people actually buy fewer books on election years?

everyone seems to think so...?

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If you’re in the US—and maybe even if you’re not—you’re probably sick of hearing about the election. So am I. So is everyone. It’s stressful, constantly dominating the news, and seems to be a never ending march that started circa 2020. (A…