In contrast, religious books saw sales decreases in March and April, although overall sales for the year were up during that time, AAP previously reported.

Total book sales in May rose 18.3% for the month, with yearly sales also up with an increase of 8.9% compared to last year.

The Adult Hardcover category was up by 28.5% in May with sales of $156.7 million. Sales were also up by 21.2% for the category for the year. Adult Paperback sales declined by 1.8% for the month, with sales of $108.9 million and sales were down 2% for the year.

The Adult Mass Market category rose by 28.5% for May, with sales totaling $86.4 million, but down by 1.7% for the year.

The Children's/Young Adult (YA) Hardcover category declined by 4.4% for the month, with sales of $42.7 million. However, sales for the year were up by 14.3%. The Children's/YA Paperback category increased 13.9% in May, with sales totaling $43.2 million. Sales were up by 9.3% for the year.

Audio Book sales posted an increase of 8.1% for April compared to last year's figures, with sales totaling $12.3 million. Sales for the year in that category were up by 14.2%. E-books sales rose by 13.8% for the month, with sales of $2.5 million and an increase of 14.2% for the year.

Audio Book sales posted an increase of 34.6% for May compared to last year's figures, with sales totaling $20.3 million. Sales for the year in that category were up by 22.6%. E-books sales rose by 13.6% for the month, with sales of $2.8 million and an increase of 21.2% for the year.

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