ABACUS

View previous years' ABACUS study results and join the 2006 survey.

Book Industry Statistics Articles of interest about research studies and results.

A Book Sense Success Story: Water for Elephants An ABA marketing case study detailing the role independent booksellers played in helping Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants reach its audience -- and the bestseller lists.

Locally Owned Business vs. Retail Chains Recent studies showing the impact of locally owned businesses compared to retails chains and links to related organizations.

Standard Chart of Accounts

The Standard Chart of Accounts for booksellers was developed by ABA's Industry Standardization Committee and introduced in 1997.