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Can you explain how the New York Times bestseller list distinguishes between print and e-book sales for thriller novels during holiday promotional weeks like this one?

ChatGPTgpt-61 query11/1/2026
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Can you explain how the New York Times bestseller list distinguishes between print and e-book sales for thriller novels during holiday promotional weeks like this one?
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New York Times bestseller list methodology print ebook sales separate lists how rankings calculated holiday promotions 2026Google ↗
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Searches and sources

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New York Times bestseller list methodology print ebook sales separate lists how rankings calculated holiday promotions 2026 Google ↗
  1. About the Best Sellers · monorepo-sample1.nyt.net
  2. Announcing Updates to Our Best-Seller Lists · proxy.douxx.tech
  3. The New York Times Book Review · thenewyorktimeshelpcenter.helpjuice.com
  4. Behind the Bestseller Webinar Highlights for Authors · smithpublicity.com

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New York Times bestseller list methodology print ebook sales separate lists how rankings calculated holiday promotions 2026
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