In the world of art, books play a major role. This is why books are always being published. Now some books are more popular than others. This is where best-selling books come in. Best-selling books are the books that have been selling. Now we know that with the help of modern technology, you can now have digital books. You will be pleased to know that when considering the best-selling books, digital sales are also included. With that said, we have given you a look into what makes a book a best-seller and what books are best-sellers.

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Just because you have a book published, it doesn’t mean that it will be a best seller. Instead, you need to ensure that your book meets the following criteria. For a book to be considered a best seller it has to be in demand and exceed what is currently considered big sales. With that said, because books can be bought on several different platforms, there are a variety of best-seller lists. This is why we are looking at the New York Times Best Sellers list. You should also know that the list is made up of different categories. Each book genre is placed into the appropriate category.

The first category we have is Hardcover Fiction. Although there are several best sellers in this category, there are a few that outshine the rest. This includes Fairy Tale by Stephen King, Triple Cross (Alex Cross Series #28) by James Patterson, and No Plan B (Jack Reacher Series #27) by Lee Child. Our next category is Hardcover Nonfiction. The best sellers in this category include Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino, I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, and Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono. There are many more best sellers for you to explore.