Book sales decreased by 3% at Barnes and Noble

Barnes and Noble has disclosed that this summer they saw a decline in book sales by 3%.  The bookseller saw an increase in sales from adult hardcovers and saw a modest improvement on trade paper, kids, and young adult categories. Non-books increased 1.9%, led by toys and games growth, cafe and better gift results. Overall, B&N  consolidated sales decreased $20 million or 2.5% to $771 million.