Holiday Book Sales Trail 2021

Unit sales or print books fell 17.3% in the week ended December 3, 2022, from the week ended December 4, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The sales total represented an increase over the previous week in 2021, but it is becoming clear that the holidays will not give a significant boost over seasonal sales in 2021. Unit sales through the week ended December 3, 2022, were down 6.6% compared to a year ago, but up 12% from 2019. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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