New York, NY.  October 17, 2011.

July Book Sales Released

E-books continued their fast pace growth in July, according to the Association of American Publishers (AAP).  E-books sales rose 105% in July according to the AAP survey of top publishers.  The adult hardcover segment had one of its best months with sales up 33.9% in July.  This was uncharacteristic as this segment has been down all year until July.  The hardcover segment is down 18% for the year.  Sales in all other print trade segments were all down double digits.  The religious segment was virtually flat in July.  Year-to-date, this segment is up 11.5%.