It is always interesting to watch the trends in the book stores to see which books are selling. For instant NZ Booksellers produce lists that are updated fortnightly (or in the case of the childrens and young adults titles, monthly).
For the fortnight to 20th July the following were the Number One sellers in New Zealand according to their figures:
New Zealand Fiction for Adults
Mr Pip by Lloyd Jones (Penguin Books) remains top of the list. It is still one of the most requested titles in the library.
New Zealand Non Fiction for Adults
Kiwi Saver: How to make it work for you by Mary Holm (Random House)
International Fiction for Adults
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Bloomsbury). By the acclaimed author of the Kite Runner this is book leapfroged the latest David Baldacci to take over the Number One slot.
International Non Fiction for Adults
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (Simon & Schuster) remains at Number One.
Titles for Children and Teens
Bridge to Terabithia (Movie tie-in) by Katherine Paterson (Puffin Books). In a list which covers all young peoples genres from picture books to teen fiction, the Bridge to Terabithia is undergoing a reading revival thanks to the recent movie. Other movies have also had an impact with both Harry Potter and the Anthony Horowitz Stormbreaker series featuring. Eternal New Zealand favourite Lynley Dodd of Hairy Maclary fame also has more than one entry on the list
To check the list out for yourself go to http://www.booksellers.co.nz/bk_bst_current.htm
Have a good weekend everyone.
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