Reading Trends in Italy and Europe: Spiritual and Introspective Themes in Understanding the World

Let's face it: not all publishers can boast a selection of books that truly open the eyes and the soul. We at Fontana Editore can, and we don't say this to boast (or maybe we do, a little!). Here's how our publications help anyone discover the infinite... inside and outside of themselves.

In recent years, in Italy and Europe, interest in reading has undergone significant transformations. New generations are rediscovering the pleasure of reading, with a growing focus on spiritual themes, personal growth and introspection. According to recent industry data, reading non-fiction and spiritual manuals is growing: in Italy, for example, 18% of readers say they are attracted to books that deal with inner growth and awareness, with a similar trend reflected in many European countries such as France, Germany and Spain.

In percentage terms, non-fiction represents approximately 35% of the European reading market , with particular interest in:

• Spirituality and inner well-being (14%)
• Ecology and sustainability (11%)
• Philosophical essays and psychology (10%)

These data highlight a significant trend towards topics that help to understand the external world and one's interiority, such as those published by Fontana Editore . But why is reading texts of this type essential?

Reading as a key to awareness and growth

In an increasingly frenetic world, the need for a space for reflection is essential for many. Spirituality books, of which Fontana Editore is a spokesperson, do not only offer notions, but propose an interior journey. Let's take " Nitrogeno - manual for the new world " as an example: the series addresses themes such as the Apocalypse understood not as destruction, but as revelation. For those seeking answers to the complexity of the contemporary world, this book allows you to see reality with new eyes.

Understanding the world through the inner journey

Many European readers choose books that talk about archetypes, alchemy and metaphysics, because they feel the need to understand themselves as part of a whole. This is the case of " Passages " by Koffi Koko, where the Vodoun spiritual traditions are explored to offer profound teachings on the connection between the human and the divine. These texts represent for readers indispensable tools to reach a more complete understanding of their being, offering a vision that goes beyond the mere material dimension of existence.

The statistics and the reason for the choice

In 2023, 80% of Italian readers said they read for reasons of escape and personal growth, with an increase in interest in texts that propose an existential and spiritual philosophy. This is why Fontana Editore is a point of reference for those looking for books that not only inform, but transform the reader, making him more aware and able to positively influence his environment, improving the world through an internal resonance :-)