<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the English - speaking world and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (December 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A bestseller is, usually, a book that is included on a list of top - selling or frequently - borrowed titles, normally based on publishing industry and book trade figures and library circulation statistics; such lists may be published by newspapers, magazines, or book store chains . Some lists are broken down into classifications and specialties (number one best selling new novel, nonfiction book, cookbook, etc .). An author may also be referred to as a bestseller if their work often appears in this category . Well - known bestseller lists in the U.S. are published by Publishers Weekly, USA Today, New York Times and the Washington Post . Most of these lists track book sales from national and independent bookstores, as well as sales from major internet retailers such as Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble . </P> <P> In everyday use, the term bestseller is not usually associated with a specified level of sales, and may be used very loosely indeed in publishers' publicity . Books of superior academic value or literary merit tend not to be bestsellers, although there are exceptions . Lists simply give the highest - selling titles in the category over the stated period . Some books have sold many more copies than current "bestsellers", but over a long period of time . </P> <P> Blockbusters for films and chart - toppers in recorded music are similar terms, although, in film and music, these measures generally are related to industry sales figures for attendance, requests, broadcast plays, or units sold . </P>

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