Short summaries of verified industry data from official association reports and trade press coverage. Each article cites the original source and its release date. Click a title to read the full analysis.
U.S. Publishing Revenues Reached $32.5 Billion in 2024
AAP StatShot Annual report shows 4.1% revenue growth and 3.4% unit growth for calendar year 2024. [Read full article]
U.S. Audiobook Sales Rose 13% to $2.22 Billion in 2024
Audio Publishers Association sales survey, released June 2, 2025, shows digital audio at 99% of revenue. [Read full article]
323 New Independent Bookstores Opened in the U.S. in 2024
American Booksellers Association annual report documents fourth straight year of 200+ new store openings. [Read full article]
U.S. Audiobook Revenue Hit $2.43 Billion in 2025
APA survey released June 5, 2026 reports 9% growth and more than 750,000 active audiobook titles. [Read full article]