Books by Canadians made up 14% of print book sales in Canada in 2025 — up from 12% in 2024. Canadian-owned publishers made up 6.2% of the total market share of books sold in Canada in 2025, up from 5.6% in 2024. Every Salad Ever: From Grains to Greens and Pasta to Beans Plus Every Salad in Betweens by Greta Podleski was the top-selling book by a Canadian author as well as from a Canadian-owned publisher.

More insights can be found in the 2025 edition of BookNet Canada's annual The Canadian Book Market report. It's a comprehensive guide to the national print trade market with detailed information on more than 50 subject categories, including:

• market share;
• weekly unit sales;
• price-point analysis;
• top 10 hardcover and paperback sellers;
• year-over-year comparative data; 
• and more!

The report also includes insights into consumer buying behaviour, top-level highlights from the French Canadian market, information about sales of books by Canadian contributors, and data on the circulation of library books in Canada. To read a sample of the report and get your copy, visit booknetcanada.ca/canadian-book-market. Special pricing is available for those who subscribe to BNC SalesData.