In 2025, participants in the eBook state program spent UAH 223.2 million on books. Young people purchased more than 434 thousand copies, an average of about 1200 daily. Psychology, emotional drama and dark romance were in greatest demand, according to the Dii website..

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By the end of 2025, young readers purchased more than 434 thousand books through eBooks. The most popular area was psychology and self-development, which collected 30% of all requests. Young people most often chose books about mental health, leaving toxic relationships and overcoming anxiety.

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Second place with a share of 26% was taken by emotional drama. Readers preferred stories that focused on the emotions, complex relationships and personal crises of the characters.

“Give Up If You Love Me” by Colleen Hoover “If He Were With Me” by Laura Nowlin “A Thousand Kisses to Remember” by Tilly Cole.

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The third position with a score of 20% was taken by the dark romance genre, which showed the fastest growth. It was chosen by readers interested in provocative subjects and topics on the verge of what is permitted.

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Detectives and thrillers were in fourth place with 18%. Demand focused on psychologically intense stories with intricate plots and game elements with the reader.

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“I see you are interested in darkness” Ilalrion Pavlyuk “The Handmaiden” Frieda McFadden.

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Classics and fantasy with a share of 6% completed the top five. This segment remained stable and attracted those who wanted to re-read famous works or plunge into fictional worlds.

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Most popular authors include Colleen Hoover, Tess Gerritsen and Penelope Douglas. Among Ukrainian writers, Vladimir Stanchishin, Illarion Pavlyuk and Andrey Semyankiv were most often chosen.

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The eBook program is intended for young people who have turned or will turn 18 years old.

You can use the help within a year after reaching adulthood if you have verified documents in the Diya application. To join the program you must:.

go to Diya, select a service.

open a special account.

after funds are credited, purchase books within three months.

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