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Virginia Evans's debut novel, 'The Correspondent,' about a retired lawyer writing to pen pals, became a surprise bestseller in 2025, gaining popularity gradually and eventually topping the New York Times list, marking a significant achievement after her previous unsuccessful attempts at publishing.
SenLinYu, a former fanfiction writer, achieved rapid success with their debut novel Alchemised, a dark fantasy set in a world of necromancy and alchemy, which became a bestseller and secured a seven-figure film deal. The novel, originally inspired by Harry Potter fanfiction, was rewritten to remove fanfiction elements and explore themes of war trauma, love, and morality, drawing from personal and historical influences. The book has sparked significant online discussion and excitement among fans.
A book titled 'Delay, Deny, Defend,' which critiques the US healthcare insurance industry, has surged on Amazon's bestseller list after its title was found etched on bullet casings at the murder scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, is fighting extradition to New York. The book, authored by Jay Feinman, highlights how insurance companies avoid paying claims. It is unclear if Mangione has read the book, though his social media suggests a focus on back pain issues.
Scammers have been selling fake copies of Savannah Guthrie's faith-based book "Mostly What God Does" after it quickly sold out and rose to the top of the charts. Guthrie and her publisher warned readers about the fake copies, which were being sold as workbooks on Amazon. Despite the scam, Guthrie's book received a warm reception, and she celebrated with a book party attended by her colleagues and media friends.
Three days after becoming the king of Denmark, Frederik X surprised the nation by publishing a book, "The King's Word," which has quickly become a bestseller. The book, co-authored with Jens Andersen, delves into the king's thoughts on Denmark's role in the world, his relationship with Queen Mary, and personal reflections on his upbringing and family life. With lines from the book being live-blogged by national media, it has already outsold last year's bestselling book at an online bookstore, selling 25 copies a minute in the hours following its release.
Despite receiving poor reviews and complaints about its campaign, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has become the second-best selling video game of 2023, surpassing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game's strong sales demonstrate the enduring popularity of the Call of Duty franchise, which has a dedicated fan base that consistently purchases the latest installment each year, regardless of critical reception.
Liz Cheney's memoir, "Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning," quickly sold out on Amazon and topped multiple bestseller lists, including overall bestseller, Memoirs, Political Leader Biographies, and Women in History. The book warns of the danger to democracy if former President Trump were to win a second term and discusses the state of the Republican Party leading up to the January 6 Capitol attack. Cheney pledged to do whatever it takes to ensure Trump's defeat in 2024 and expressed concern that he could become a dictator if elected. The book also reveals new details about Trump's response to the Capitol riot.
Matthew McConaughey's children surprised him with a party, card, and dinner to celebrate his book, "Just Because," becoming a New York Times bestseller. In an Instagram video, his kids expressed their love and congratulations, while McConaughey thanked them for being an inspiration. The actor shares three children with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, and his book was inspired by conversations with his kids about new experiences.
Author Shawn M. Warner, who had a disappointing book signing with no attendees, was approached by a TikToker named Red who showed interest in his murder mystery novel. Red purchased a copy and Shawn signed it for him, which completely changed his demeanor. Red then made a TikTok video about the encounter, which went viral and led to Shawn's book becoming a bestseller. Shawn expressed his gratitude and disbelief at his newfound success, emphasizing the power of the internet in discovering new things.
A forthcoming book titled "4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023" has become an Amazon bestseller due to speculation that Taylor Swift is the secret author. A document allegedly from the publisher Macmillan's Flatiron imprint has fueled the rumors, but there has been no indication from Swift or Macmillan that she has a memoir coming. The author will be revealed on June 13.
Taylor Swift fans have driven a mysterious book, with no title or author announced, to become a bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book, listed as "4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023 Hardcover," has a release date of July 9, which has led fans to speculate that Swift is the author. Theories have been fueled by Swift's use of numerology and Easter eggs in her work. However, the book's publisher, Flatiron, has asked booksellers to remove posts about the book, and some fans now speculate that the book is about the Korean boy band BTS.
Taylor Swift fans have turned an anonymous book into a bestseller by pre-ordering it, speculating that it would be the pop star's literary debut. Despite its unglamorous placeholder title, the book is currently the No. 1 bestseller on Amazon's book section and in Barnes & Noble's "Coming Soon" section. However, publishing imprint Flatiron insists that the book is not written by Taylor Swift and the "Easter eggs" found by fans are only coincidences.