Compared to the same period last year, May's sales for religious books—in all print and digital formats—increased 21.6% to $49.7 million, that followed a 2.5% hike to $48.5 million in April, a 27.4% jump to $63.5 million in March and a 5.5% increase to $48.5 million in February.

Religious books sales' year-to-date were $252.5 million—a 10.8% increase compared to the same period in 2010, when sales were $227.8 million.

The biggest growth in the AAP report, however, was e-book sales, which continued to rise in May—reflecting a year-to-date increase of 160.1% to $389.7 million, compared to the same period in 2010, when sales were $149.8 million.

Based on data from 93 publishers, the categories of e-books, downloaded audiobooks and religious books saw revenue gains in May this year compared to May 2010, according AAP.

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