eBook Sales Up 127 % in April

According to the Association of American Publishers (AAP), eBook sales jumped 127.4 percent in April compared to the previous year–totaling $27.4 million in sales. In comparison, audiobook sales were $11.7 million for the same month.

Nevertheless, March 2010 was a better month for eBooks. As we reported, sales totaled $28.5 million that month. Follow this link to see stats for adult and children’s/YA sales in April.

The complete AAP release is embedded below. Here’s more from the release: “The Sales of University Press Hardcover books fell 1.5 percent in April to $4.5 million; sales decreased by 1.3 percent through April. University Press Paperback posted a gain of 17.9 percent for the month with sales totaling $2.3 million; sales were down 0.5 percent for the year.”

AAP Reports 11% Increase in Book Sales Through April

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