Mechanicsburg, PA - "Patsy!", Doug Brode's nonfiction novel relating Lee Harvey Oswald's perspective on the Kennedy assassination, was #1 upon release thanks to media attention, including the Dennis Miller show. Anthony Julian's "Pit Bulls," a collection of vintage photos of these pets and their families ranked #2 due to heavy interest from dog shelters and dog rescue supporters.

Sunbury Press experienced its best April ever. In fact, it was the company's best month since December 2011 and the best non-holiday month in its history! Sales for April 2013 were up 92% over April 2012, with growth in eBooks outpacing growth in print. "We're moving at a good clip heading into BEA," said publisher Lawrence Knorr. "Sales are up 52% year-to-date. We continue to expand our distribution channels and grow our direct-to-consumer and direct-to-store sales." The late Linnea Jepson's "Linnea's Kitchen: Yummy Ayurvedic Recipes and Life Lessons" has been selling briskly since the author's unexpected passing. A second print run is being contemplated by her heirs. "Emeralds of the Alhambra," John Cressler's soon-to-be released historical novel about religious harmony in medieval Spain has been bolstered by advance sales. Susan Emmi's newly released "As a Guest of Clive Barnes - Journeys through the Ballet with Clive Barnes and Others," grabbed the 5 spot due to author activities in New York City. Jess Steven Hughes' novel "The Sign of the Eagle," set in ancient Rome, was #6 in sales thanks to author activities. "The 3-5-7 Model," Darla Henry and Associates' program to counsel grieving children, took the 7 spot thanks to author events. "In the Shadow of a Mountain," Susan Dahlgren Daigneault's memoir about her famous father, WW2 hero Ed Dahlgren, "The Sergeant York of Maine," stayed on the chart at #8 thanks to author appearances. Mike Campbell's "Amelia Earhart - The Truth At Last" continues to sell well, taking #9 on the list. Steve Troutman's "Tulpehocken Trail Traces," detailing the remnants of the old Indian path from Shamokin to Conrad Weiser's homestead returned to the chart thanks to author appearances. Following are the top overall print sellers by category: History / Memoir - "As a Guest of Clive Barnes" by Susan Emmi Fiction - "Patsy!" by Doug Brode Horror/Mystery - "Of Guilt and Innocence" by John Scanlan Children/YA - "The Ghosts of Laurelford" by Margaret Meacham The Arts - "As a Guest of Clive Barnes" by Susan Emmi Self-Help - "Linnea's Kitchen: Yummy Ayurvedic Recipes and Life Lessons" by Linnea Jepson Metaphysical/Spiritual - "Messages from Beyond" by Michele Livingston Reference - "Linnea's Kitchen: Yummy Ayurvedic Recipes and Life Lessons" by Linnea Jepson The company released five new titles during the month of April: "Pit Bulls" by Anthony Julian "As a Guest of Clive Barnes" by Susan Emmi "A Matter of Love in da Bronx" by Paul Argentini "Patsy!" by Doug Brode "Translations of Favorite German and English Poems" by Fritz VonderHeiden For a list of Sunbury's all-time best-sellers, please see the Sunbury Press web site: http://www.sunburypressstore.com/BESTSELLERS_c3.htm For a complete list of recent and upcoming releases, please see: http://www.sunburypressstore.com/COMING-SOON_c47.htm