USA TODAY’S Best-selling Booklist
USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass sellers, and online retailers. Using that data, we determine the 150 top-selling titles of the week. The top 150 are published online Wednesdays at 6 a.m. The rankings reflect sales from the previous Monday through Sunday.
Fourth Wing by Yarros, Rebecca“Suspenseful and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros’ Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” — Booklist, starred review
“Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you’ve never read before.” ― #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L.
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Genre: Fantasy - Epic, Fantasy - Romantic
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Published: May 02, 2023
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Previous Rank: 1
Tom Lake by Patchett, AnnIn this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America’s finest writers.
“Ann Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature.” — The Guardian
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Genre: Literary, Family Life - General, Coming of Age
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Published: August 01, 2023
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Previous Rank: 2
Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair by Stardust, MercuryDon’t panic — Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help! For too many people, the simple act of contacting a repair person can feel like a game of chance. If you’ve ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
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Genre: Maintenance & Repair, Reference
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Published: August 22, 2023
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Previous Rank: n/a
1. What does USA Today do to ensure the reliability of its bestselling booklist?
A.Taking the readers’ reviews into account. |
B.Laying emphasis on the books’ previous ranks. |
C.Making the list based on the books’ monthly sales. |
D.Obtaining sales data from different distribution channels. |
2. What do
Fourth Wing and Tom Lake have in common according to the reviews?
A.Both came out in the August of 2023. |
B.Both are connected with the future of family life. |
C.Both appeared in the previous rank of the Booklist. |
D.Both writers are bestselling authors of New York Times. |
3. Which book is probably the most popular with DIY lovers?
A.Fourth Wing | B.Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair |
C.Tom Lake | D.The Guardian |