LGBTQ Fiction Sales Surge in the U.S.

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LGBTQ Fiction Sales Surge in the U.S.

Jun 16 2022

According to a new report from NPD BookScan, print book sales of LGBTQ fiction are surging in the U.S. across the adult, children's, and YA categories. In 2021, sales of LGBTQ fiction reached 5 million units, doubling 2020 sales. Strong growth has continued in 2022, with LGBTQ fiction sales up by 39% from January through May 28, compared to the same period in 2021.

Source: Publishers Weekly

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