According to Good e‑Reader, e‑book revenues in the United States amounted to $83.9 million for August 2026, representing a 5.7% decrease compared with the prior month.
In contrast, the digital audiobook segment showed strong growth, with revenues reaching $105.4 million, up 12.6% over the same period.
The figures highlight a divergent trend within the digital publishing market, where audio formats are gaining traction as e‑book sales contract.
No further breakdown of genre or platform performance was provided in the report.