Print book unit sales in the U.S. 2013-2023, by category

Unit sales of printed books in the United States from 2013 to 2023, by category

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Release date

January 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2013 to 2023

Special properties

based on data from outlets that report to the source; source captures 85 percent of sales

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded. Figures for years prior to 2023 come from earlier reports. Figures for young adult books were not provided for years 2013 to 2017.

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