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The 'Real Men' Who Support Trump Don't Get the Joke

Real Men Don't Eat Quiche influenced 1982 culture around masculinity and remains relevant due to ongoing societal discussions about manhood and politics.
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BookTok Boom: Social Media Helps Drive Sales in Some International Markets

Fiction is experiencing growth globally while nonfiction sales are declining, influenced by the BookTok community.

This Week's Bestsellers: February 12, 2024

House of Flame and Shadow is the #1 book in the country, selling more than 11 times as many copies as the #2 book, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Three nonfiction books on the bestseller list offer sex and relationship advice, including Fight Right by Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman.

BookTok Boom: Social Media Helps Drive Sales in Some International Markets

Fiction is experiencing growth globally while nonfiction sales are declining, influenced by the BookTok community.

This Week's Bestsellers: February 12, 2024

House of Flame and Shadow is the #1 book in the country, selling more than 11 times as many copies as the #2 book, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Three nonfiction books on the bestseller list offer sex and relationship advice, including Fight Right by Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman.
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BookTok Boom: Global Book Sales Explode as a Result of Social Media

Fiction sales are rising globally while nonfiction declines, with BookTok influencing trends significantly.

'It was hard to keep it on the shelves' - screen adaptations prove a good news story for Irish bookshops

The adaptation of Rivals by Jilly Cooper has drastically boosted book sales across formats.
Physical book sales for Cooper's titles increased by 3,000%, demonstrating the influence of media adaptations on literature.]
E-books and audiobooks also substantially rose, with increases of 143% and 267%, respectively.

Portland Book Festival: Oregon author Waka T. Brown bucks the middle grade slump * Oregon ArtsWatch

Middle grade literature faces significant sales decline, particularly since 2019, with few standout successes.
Waka T. Brown emerges as a notable author within the struggling middle grade market, offering relatable narratives.

Absolution, A New Southern Reach Novel By Jeff VanderMeer, Is Now Available

Jeff VanderMeer expands the Southern Reach series with 'Absolution', introducing the longest book in the tetralogy.

Han Kang's books sell out as South Korea celebrates her Nobel prize in literature

Han Kang's Nobel Prize win sparked an immediate surge in book sales and nationwide celebration in South Korea.
#romance-novels

Why romance novels are having a moment - Marketplace

Romance novels are thriving in the book sales market, outpacing other genres in terms of sales.
Romance novels are gaining more respect and recognition thanks to a new generation of diverse romance writers and passionate fans.

Young readers fall in love with romantasies'

Romance novels have become the top-selling fiction genre, driven by heightened sales during the pandemic and a growing diverse readership.

Why romance novels are having a moment - Marketplace

Romance novels are thriving in the book sales market, outpacing other genres in terms of sales.
Romance novels are gaining more respect and recognition thanks to a new generation of diverse romance writers and passionate fans.

Young readers fall in love with romantasies'

Romance novels have become the top-selling fiction genre, driven by heightened sales during the pandemic and a growing diverse readership.
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My weeks of reading hornily: steamy book sales have doubled and I soon found out why

Business thriving in the romance and erotica publishing industry, with increased sales and reduced stigma

Waterstones is officially coming back to Oxford Street after 8 years away

The resurgence of physical books has led to thriving book sales and bookstores in the UK.

How Do You Even Sell a Book Anymore? | The Walrus

Misleading statistic about book sales suggests that half of all trade titles sell fewer than a dozen copies, but this has been debunked.
Actual data shows that about 15% of new books sell under twelve copies, while 51.4% sell between a dozen and 999 units.

My weeks of reading hornily: steamy book sales have doubled and I soon found out why

Business thriving in the romance and erotica publishing industry, with increased sales and reduced stigma

Waterstones is officially coming back to Oxford Street after 8 years away

The resurgence of physical books has led to thriving book sales and bookstores in the UK.

How Do You Even Sell a Book Anymore? | The Walrus

Misleading statistic about book sales suggests that half of all trade titles sell fewer than a dozen copies, but this has been debunked.
Actual data shows that about 15% of new books sell under twelve copies, while 51.4% sell between a dozen and 999 units.
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How the little-known American saga Blackwater' sold almost two million novels in Europe

French publisher's success in republishing forgotten novel due to unique appeal and instinct, driving massive sales across Europe.

Early Prime Day Deal - Get The Stunning Lord Of The Rings Illustrated Edition For Best Price Yet

The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition is available at its lowest price ever on Amazon, featuring stunning illustrations and premium design elements.
#reading-habits

Reading is so sexy': gen Z turns to physical books and libraries

Gen Z is embracing physical books and reading habits.
The popularity of books among Gen Z is driving sales and visits to libraries.

Queen of the Book Club

Reese Witherspoon's book club, Reese's Book Club, focuses on female-centric fiction, surpassing other renowned book clubs in book sales.

Reading is so sexy': gen Z turns to physical books and libraries

Gen Z is embracing physical books and reading habits.
The popularity of books among Gen Z is driving sales and visits to libraries.

Queen of the Book Club

Reese Witherspoon's book club, Reese's Book Club, focuses on female-centric fiction, surpassing other renowned book clubs in book sales.
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The Real Reading Crisis Involves the Kids Who Don't Have Phones

Reading persists despite fears of decline - more books sold post-pandemic, though some sectors struggle with sales, notably middle-grade books.

His Novel Sold a Million Copies. James McBride Isn't Sure How He Feels About That.

James McBride successfully transitions from musician to bestselling author.
Rare literary fiction success story seen in James McBride's book sales.

This Week's Bestsellers: March 18, 2024

Kennedy Ryan's book 'This Could Be Us' ranked #9 on the trade paperback list with high print sales.
Brandon Sanderson's book 'The Sunlit Man' achieved success through crowdfunding initiatives.

How Tech Firms Made a Crypto-Boosting Book an NYT Best Seller by Gaming the System

Bulk orders can be used to manipulate book sales and secure a spot on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
The presence of a small dagger icon indicates that a book has likely been boosted by bulk orders.

How Tech Firms Made a Crypto-Boosting Book an NYT Best Seller by Gaming the System

The New York Times Best Sellers list is not solely based on book sales, but also takes into account other unknown factors.
Author Chrix Dixon's book, Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet, made it to the list with the help of bulk purchases.

Why Every CEO Needs To Publish A Book (Right Now)

CEOs should publish a book that showcases their company's unique solution to a market pain
The book should establish the CEO as an authority in their industry

What Comes After The Post-Crisis Reading List? | Defector

Social and political unrest often leads to an increase in book sales as people seek out more information and understanding.
Bookselling can be a challenging task as booksellers wonder if customers will actually read the books they buy.

2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing

Book sales in 2023 saw a decline, but fiction, especially in the romantasy genre, remained strong.
Notable literary highlights included award-winning novels and nonfiction releases.

Brian Stelter's Fox News Book Network of Lies' Has Lackluster Sales in First Week

Former CNN anchor Brian Stelter's new book, Network of Lies, sold less than 4,000 copies in its first week, down 82% from his previous book.
Despite low sales, Stelter's book outsold Michael Wolff's recent anti-Fox News book in its first week.
Stelter received positive reviews for his book and was well-received on his promotional tour.
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