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Books: How Does a Book Become a Bestseller?

And, what do you read on vacation? Maybe the famous "Bestseller" sticker sticks on the cover. And maybe that's why you bought the book. Unfortunately, a salesman can't be conjured up - how do publishers work in the hunt for the next Harry Potter?
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In a difficult life situation, the Winns packed their backpacks and walked hundreds of kilometers along the English coast, which solved their problems. The autobiographical book The Coastal Journey became a bestseller in the Czech Republic, and author Raynor Winn is now facing accusations of distorting the truth. She denies the charges.

And, what do you read on vacation? Maybe the famous "Bestseller" sticker sticks on the cover. And maybe that's why you bought the book. Unfortunately, a salesman can't be conjured up - how do publishers work in the hunt for the next Harry Potter?

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Salzburger Nachrichten broke the news in Salzburg, Austria on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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