What kind of black magic goes into deciding who makes the NYT Bestseller List? Well you probably don't know the whole story unless you work there.
# Summary
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the mysterious world of the New York Times bestseller list, exploring how books are ranked and why the methodology is so secretive. They explain the different categories and formats the list tracks, discuss how the Times claims to compile sales data while keeping their sources confidential, and then get into the juicy stuff: how people actually game the system through pre-orders, bulk purchases, and shadier tactics involving book-buying companies. The hosts also reveal which types of authors tend to cheat the most and share their own pride in legitimately making the list without any gaming involved.
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