Sales of Electronic Books on the Rise

The Association of American Publishers says e-book (electronic book), sales topped $12 million in June - up more than 150 percent from the same month last year. Manufacturers of hand-held, digital book readers are also reporting healthy sales. Online retailer Amazon.com says sales of its device, called the Kindle, have exceeded expectations since its release in 2007. The wireless devices allow consumers to purchase electronic-books online and read them on a screen almost instantly. But not everyone is excited about the technology, as Brad Zerivitz reports from Washington.

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[topothemorningtoya]

Snooze. I sure am glad my tax dollars paid for this report. Oh wait, this report wouldn't have happened without them.