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| It's Amazing How Best Seller Books Are Born |
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There would be a lot of wealthy writers if there was a magical formula
to writing success. It is difficult to know what the public will reject
or embrace. As a result, there are many publishers who are having
regrets because they have overlooked best seller books.
For instance,
J.K. Rowling was rejected nine times until the daughter of the
publisher, who had been given the first Harry potter book to read,
insisted that her father publish it because it was so good. It was also
a child who pushed for the publication of Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
There are books who take the market by storm, while others are slow burners. Fast selling books don’t necessarily become best seller books. Fiction and novel genres such as crime, spy stories, and general thrillers are the generally the most popular books. John Grisham is just one of many authors of best seller books that have gone on to become Hollywood movies. The changes in society usually bring about new best seller trends. Chick Lit became popular with Bridget Jones Diary. Women can relate to the struggles of Bridget, a single woman who is trying to find a husband and a career.
There have been many imitations since, but none became huge best seller books. Aga sagas have also became popular, so named because they are set in middle class families with affluent lifestyles symbolized by the Aga stove.
Daniel Steele and Jackie Collins are famous for their books that came to be known as bonk busters. These books contain racy tales of jet setters engaged in their twin hobbies of shopping and sex. Sexual themes may not guarantee best seller books but it can certainly help. Non fiction books about modern obsessions are also popular. The present non fiction department contains best seller books about cooking, diet, and home makeovers.
People nowadays are also interested on celebrity autobiographies and exposés. Reference books and history subjects have also become popular, and celebrity chefs regularly produce best seller books.
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