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# Literary Vending Machines
BooksActually Offers On-the-Go Reading Material in Busy Areas

By M | Published 2016-06-03 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-material
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/06/03/singapore-book-vending-machines/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [booksactuallyshop](http://www.booksactuallyshop.com/)

To give consumers something to do while they commute from place to place, independent novel shop BooksActually has put together a [literary vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine) in high traffic areas throughout Singapore that provides on-the-go reading material. The books can be purchased and dispensed like food usually is from a vending machine with a focus on supporting the local writing scene.

The BooksActually vending machine replaces snacks and soda beverages with [over 150 book titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read) available for instant purchase. Each of the items featured are written or produced by locals, as a way to support the community. Users can purchase a book instantly and enjoy something to read that offers an electronics-free source of enjoyment. Currently there are three BooksActually [vending machines open in busy areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchandise-vending-machine) throughout the city, with more hopefully on its way.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Literary Vending Machines:** Opportunity for businesses to provide on-the-go reading material in high traffic areas, catering to consumers looking for convenient and engaging content.
- **Supporting Local Writing:** A chance for industries to support the local writing scene by promoting books written or produced by local authors.
- **Electronics-free Entertainment:** Trend towards offering offline and electronics-free sources of enjoyment, creating opportunities for businesses to provide alternative forms of entertainment.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from incorporating literary vending machines into their establishments, providing customers with a unique and engaging shopping experience.
- **Publishing:** Publishing companies can take advantage of the trend by promoting and distributing books by local authors through vending machines, reaching a wider audience.
- **Transportation:** Transportation companies can explore partnerships with literary vending machine providers, offering commuters a convenient way to access reading material during their journeys.

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