In the first quarter of 2026, paperback books had a market share of **** percent, whilst hardbacks accounted for **** percent of total trade book sales. Print still accounts for the majority of trade sales as opposed to audio or digital formats.
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AAP. (May 18, 2026). Distribution of trade book sales in the United States from June 2020 to 1st quarter 2026, by format [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/639075/book-format-market-share-usa/
AAP. "Distribution of trade book sales in the United States from June 2020 to 1st quarter 2026, by format." Chart. May 18, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/639075/book-format-market-share-usa/
AAP. (2026). Distribution of trade book sales in the United States from June 2020 to 1st quarter 2026, by format. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/639075/book-format-market-share-usa/
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