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As the Printing and Paper Market Tighten, Lead Times and Pricing Increase for Book Publishers

A dearth of manufacturers and workers is contributing to diminished capacity in book printing and paper production.

The Ripped Bodice bookstore recently released their annual report on diversity in romance publishing.

Members of the Association of American Publishers released preliminary sales figures for the entirety of 2020.

Year to date, through the week ending Feb. 22, print book sales are up 20.5 percent over 2020, according to NPD BookScan.

A new report on book engagement explodes some myths about book consumption and highlights new paths for book discovery.

According to data from the US Census Bureau, US bookstore sales are down 28.3 percent compared to last year. The cruelest month: April.

The Association of American Publishers released preliminary figures for 2020 sales performance through November.

According to NPD BookScan, print unit sales were 21.3 percent higher in January 2021 than in January 2020.

For independent houses, success appears to correlate with a cohesive publishing program and direct outreach to readers.

For the full year, UK’s Nielsen BookScan reports an estimated 5.2 percent increase in print unit sales over 2019.