What specific factors does the New York Times actually look at when deciding which books make it onto their weekly bestseller lists?
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What specific factors does the New York Times actually look at when deciding which books make it onto their weekly bestseller lists?
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New York Times bestseller list methodology factors sales reporting bookstores online retailers rules publisher FAQ how list compiledGoogle ↗
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New York Times bestseller list methodology factors sales reporting bookstores online retailers rules publisher FAQ how list compiled Google ↗