{"id":1059,"date":"2017-12-12T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/undergrad-students-publishing\/?p=1059"},"modified":"2017-12-12T08:00:23","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T13:00:23","slug":"amazons-top-10-bestsellers-of-2017-and-the-status-of-the-publishing-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orgs.emerson.edu\/undergraduate-students-publishing\/2017\/12\/12\/amazons-top-10-bestsellers-of-2017-and-the-status-of-the-publishing-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon\u2019s Top 10 Bestsellers of 2017 and the Status of the Publishing Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jonathan Smith\/\/Blog Writer<\/p>\n

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Some say that a year is only as good as the literature read within its 365 days. In that sense, 2017 was actually phenomenal. For the purposes of this article, we can look back on the year from an optimistic perspective.<\/p>\n

Last year, I wrote an article for this blog detailing the impact of Amazon\u2019s top 10 bestsellers of 2016<\/a> on the publishing industry. The majority of those books related to self-help in some manner, either through diet or improving one\u2019s daily social interactions. Some of the same books from last year made an appearance this year. The top 10 bestsellers in particular always provide fascinating insight as to where the publishing industry stands today, and how trends remain or change annually. With the holiday season around the corner, a review of Amazon\u2019s top 10 bestsellers of 2017<\/a> is in order. Most of these are worthwhile additions to the libraries of literary buffs in your life.<\/p>\n

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  1. First 100 Words<\/em> by Roger Priddy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Last year, First 100 Words<\/em> ranked third overall on the Amazon bestseller list for 2016. Though it has dropped seven spots this year, the book is still popular. Why this particular children\u2019s vocabulary book is so famous remains unknown.
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    1. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts<\/em> by Gary Chapman<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Like last year\u2019s ranking, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts<\/em> currently stands at ninth on Amazon\u2019s bestselling charts. Chapman evaluates relationships to help promote healthy bonds that will last a lifetime. Love is universal and every relationship has its difficulties, so Chapman\u2019s book appeals to a wide audience.
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      1. The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom <\/em>by Melissa Hartwig and Dallas Hartwig<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        The Whole30<\/em> ranked tenth overall on last year\u2019s chart, and has upgraded two spots this year. Through scientific analysis and recipes, Melissa and Dallas Hartwig break down their Whole30 program. With the growing amounts of nutritious options becoming available at restaurants and supermarkets, this book hopes to make everyone\u2019s life healthier.<\/p>\n

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        1. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry<\/em> by Neil deGrasse Tyson<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \"\"A new addition to the top 10 bestseller list this year, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry<\/em> approaches the concepts of astrophysics\u2014including our relationship with space and time\u2014without as much jargon as the standard textbook. Tyson appeals to a broad audience in his attempt to make astrophysics easier to understand.
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          1. The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/em> by Margaret Atwood<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \"\"Though The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/em> was originally published in 1985, the novel has made a resurgence with a television adaptation on Hulu. The story follows a handmaid named Offred who encounters sexism in every aspect of her life, though she remembers better days of the past where she lived more freely.
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            1. Giraffes Can\u2019t Dance<\/em> by Giles Andreae (Author) and Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \"\"Finishing eighth on last year\u2019s chart, Giraffes Can\u2019t Dance <\/em>has moved up three spots. The children\u2019s book follows Gerald the giraffe as he struggles to pursue his dream of dancing.
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              1. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life <\/em>by Mark Manson<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \"\"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life<\/em> is a popular title and widely advertised in bookstores throughout the country. Part informal, part academic, this self-help book encourages people to embrace weaknesses through Manson\u2019s unique ideology.
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                1. Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis<\/em> by J. D. Vance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \"\"Hillbilly Elegy<\/em> is a memoir by a Yale Law School graduate and former Marine, who details his experiences from being born into poverty to attending one of the more prestigious universities in the world. Vance discusses the struggles of alcoholism and family division upon becoming middle-class American citizens.
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                  1. Milk and Honey<\/em> by Rupi Kaur<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \"\"A collection of poetry, Milk and Honey<\/em> discusses such prevalent literary themes of violence, love, and trauma. This is the only collection of poetry in the top 20 Amazon bestselling books of 2017.
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                    1. Wonder<\/em> by R. J. Palacio<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      \"\"Replacing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/em> as Amazon\u2019s number one bestselling book, Wonder<\/em> is a story about Auggie Pullman\u2019s journey toward acceptance within his fifth grade community. Upon entering public school for the first time, Pullman is bullied for having a facial difference. The popularity of Wonder<\/em> coincides with the release of its major motion picture adaptation.
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                      Four books remain on Amazon\u2019s top 10 bestsellers list from last year. However, the diversity of humor, memoir, poetry, and science is always an auspicious sign for fans of varying genres. Two of the new additions correspond with the release of film adaptations, and self-help books still remain dominant. It\u2019s certainly intriguing to see this trend repeat itself over the last couple of decades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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