At first glance the call from Waterstones and Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt that books be considered essential commodities during the Coronavirus crisis seemed self-serving and out of kilter with the expectation that we all need to make sacrifices. But as the numbers were announced, it quickly became apparent books are being considered essential … Continue reading “Unprecedented demand” for books at UK’s Waterstones as consumers occupy themselves at home. Has Amazon missed an opportunity?