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Retailers reveal summer reading top sellers but wariness over reduced consumer spend

Retailers have shared the titles that are selling strongly ahead of the summer reading season, yet many are urging caution around consumers cutting back as the cost of living crisis bites.

Tesco is anticipating strong sales of Elizabeth Day’s latest novel Magpie
Tesco is anticipating strong sales of Elizabeth Day’s latest novel Magpie

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