The AAP reported their monthly StatShot statistics for October from participating publishers, recording another strong month as retailers stocked up for the holidays ahead of expected supply chain issues. Trade publishing sales were $1.042 billion — what we believe is the first time AAP-monitored sales have ever topped $1 billion in a single month — up $143.5 million, or 16 percent higher than a year ago. Adult sales of $712 million were up $104 million, with hardcovers growing by 14.5 percent (up $41 million) and trade paperbacks rising a big 35 percent (up $49.5 million). Children’s and YA sales of […]