How Do Readers Rate The New York Times Best-Selling Books?

What do actual readers think about the books which land on the New York Times Bestseller List? A new study finds out. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2020-10-09 10:33:00 UTC ]

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