China Bestsellers February 2020: A Market Stilled by Contagion

While China's bestseller charts typically feature new releases, under the coronavirus outbreak, the lists have gone into a kind of lockdown of their own. The post China Bestsellers February 2020: A Market Stilled by Contagion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-25 14:23:29 UTC ]
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China market turns frosty for Taiwan books, as tensions rise

These days, just being an author from Taiwan could dash your chances of getting a book published in China Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2021-08-11 14:32:35 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers for March: Financial Savvy for Kids

The children's book sector of the Chinese market's bestseller lists is led by the German financial coach Bodo Schäfer. The post China Bestsellers for March: Financial Savvy for Kids appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-30 15:04:08 UTC ]
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Report: Russian Book Market Down 20 Percent in 2020

Publishers in Russia talk of little hope of a turnaround in 2021, describing a book market that was sliding before the pandemic. The post Report: Russian Book Market Down 20 Percent in 2020 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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International markets showed mixed response to pandemic in 2020

While the pandemic sent shockwaves across the world’s publishing industry in 2020, some international markets reported strong performances with the US posting record-breaking sales while Australia also saw a major boost. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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This Week's Bestsellers: February 22, 2021

“Life, Interrupted” columnist Suleika Jaouad debuts at #15 on our hardcover fiction list with ‘Between Two Kingdoms.’ Plus a revamped edition of Sonya Renee Taylor’s ‘The Body Is Not an Apology’ lands at #7 on our trade paperback list, and Adam Grant’s latest, ‘Think Again,’ is the #8 book in... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: February 15, 2021

Kristin Hannah has the #1 book in the country with ‘The Four Winds.’ Plus February book club picks include a pair of bestsellers, and manga makes its presence known on our lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: February 1, 2021

Titles related to the new administration, and especially the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris, made strong showings on our lists. Plus new releases include ‘Winterkeep,’ Kristin Cashore’s long-awaited return to the Graceling Realm. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-29 05:00:00 UTC ]
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BookScan estimates 2020 full-year print market up 5.5%

Nielsen BookScan has estimated the full-year print market for 2020 at 202 million books sold for £1.76bn, a 5.2% rise in volume and a 5.5% increase in value compared to 2019. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Breaking Down the Bestselling Books of 2020

In a rare occurrence, independent publishers gained ground with adult hardcover and paperback bestsellers last year, disrupting the Big Five's iron grip on the lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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These are the bestselling books of 2020.

You guessed it: A Promised Land, the first volume of Barack Obama’s presidential memoirs, was always going to lay waste to the competition. We called it back in September, and it has now been confirmed. Yes, as reported by Publishers Weekly earlier today, A Promised Land was the top print title... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2020: Serious Themes and Escapism

The 2020 bestseller lists from Germany reflect readers' interest in both engaging with current affairs and escaping into great stories. The post Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2020: Serious Themes and Escapism appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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'A Promised Land' Was 2020's Bestselling Book

A year marred by a deadly pandemic that battered the economy and by extraordinary political and racial strife nonetheless saw book sales soar, especially for a handful of major titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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NPD: 2020 Was the US’ Bestselling Year for Print in a Decade

One-third of 2020 growth in US print book sales was driven by juvenile fiction, NPD BookScan reports, with overall sales of 751 million units. The post NPD: 2020 Was the US’ Bestselling Year for Print in a Decade appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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China Bestsellers: November’s Big Sales Rule the Charts

Major seasonal sales impacted the bestseller charts in China in November, as illustrated books saw strong performances from two children's book series. The post China Bestsellers: November’s Big Sales Rule the Charts appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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This Week's Bestsellers: December 7, 2020

Ernest Cline has the #2 book in the country with 'Ready Player Two.' Charles Yu won the National Book Award for Fiction and Holly Black's book reaches #5 on our children’s fiction list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 23, 2020

Fox Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho invites white readers to have ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,’ #5 in hardcover nonfiction. Plus Anthony Horowitz returns with ‘Moonflower Murders,’ and ‘This Is Your Time’ by Ruby Bridges joins other activist-minded titles on our picture book list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: November 9, 2020

‘The Cold Millions’ by ‘Beautiful Ruins’ author Jess Walter debuts at #11 in hardcover fiction. Plus a pair of books by Instagram-popular interior designers land on our lists, and the November book club picks are out. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: November 2, 2020

Actor Matthew McConaughey has the #1 book in the country with ‘Greenlights.’ Plus books on baking and escapist photography help ease the lockdown blues, and a new edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ pops up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: October 26, 2020

‘Burnout’ by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski gets a Brené Brown boost, landing at #16 on our trade paper list. Plus ‘The Antiquarian Sticker Book’ goes viral on TikTok, and for those who follow the adult bestsellers, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: October 19, 2020

‘Humans of New York’ photographer Brandon Stanton expands his scope, and has the #3 book in the country, with ‘Humans.’ Plus Rumaan Alam’s ‘Leave the World Behind,’ a newly named NBA finalist, debuts at #4 in hardcover fiction, and podcasters Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt reveal ‘The 99%... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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