Trade sales as reported to the AAP by approximately 1,200 publishers were solid in January 2014, driven by strong sales of Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy and steady performance across the board. Total trade sales of $506 million were up 12 percent (or $54 million) compared to the same month a year ago. Most of that gain came from surging children’s/YA sales, up $44 million in January compared to a year ago, at $144 million. Adult sales rose $10 million, at $362 million. Total ebook sales for January were $137 million, up $15.5 million or 12 percent — exactly in line […]
