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Event Why Do People Really Buy Books? Let’s Talk This Saturday

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When: Saturday 6th December 2025, 5:00 pm London time

Local times:
Berlin: 6 Dec 2025, 18:00 CET
New York: 6 Dec 2025, 12:00 EST
Los Angeles: 6 Dec 2025, 09:00 PST
Singapore: 7 Dec 2025, 01:00 +08
Sydney: 7 Dec 2025, 04:00 AEDT
Auckland: 7 Dec 2025, 06:00 NZDT

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The Most Important Question for Any Author – And We’re Finally Asking It


In this Saturday’s Huddle, we’ll tackle the most important – and strangely overlooked – question facing authors today: What motivates readers to spend their time and money on our stories?

Honestly, I don’t know why we don’t talk about it more.

Whether it’s emotional escape, curiosity, community, or catharsis… every genre has its own powerful buying triggers. And understanding them just might change the way you write — or market — your next book.

Let’s stop guessing and start understanding.

Bring your own thoughts, experiences, and pet theories.

I want to hear what you think drives readers (and what’s driven you!).

Join me and your Huddle buddies this coming Saturday for what may be the most important professional conversation you’ll ever have.

... AgentPete

More information: The Huddle - Huddle December 6th - 5.00pm UK time
 

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