The Sales Numbers on Books by Supreme Court Justices

A recent New York Times article put a spotlight on the book deals made by sitting justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. But how have books written by Supreme Court justices sold? Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]

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