The Chinese bestseller lists in August showed an unusual level of interest in newer works as well as the traditionally favored classics.
China Bestsellers in July: Dreams of Red-Hot Book Sales
As China’s school reading lists sell the classics, ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’ is being newly adapted in dance, museum shows, and on screens.
China Bestsellers: Summer Shuffles Book Sales
The school-holiday reading lists change China’s summer bestseller lists, as tourism and social media savvy shapes book sales.
CEO Stefano Mauri on Italy’s GeMS and Debut Fiction
Gruppo editoriale Mauri Spagnol (GeMS) has dominated Italy’s debut fiction market for years — with small and medium imprints.
China Bestsellers: May’s Television-Fueled Nonfiction Win
On China’s nonfiction list in May, Fei Zhi’s army of ‘Cats’ books were held at bay by the TV-powered arrival of Li Juan’s ‘My Altay.’
China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force,’ Expression
China’s April bestseller lists are starting to include more mental-health content for young readers, looking at ‘insensitive force’ and expressiveness.
China Bestsellers: March’s Urgent Nonfiction for Students
An act of violence among school students may be prompting readers in China to make quick bestsellers of social nonfiction for youngsters.
China Bestsellers: February’s Bid for Good Relationships
The holiday-filled February market in China threw some light on the self-help sector and the desire of many consumers to upgrade their social relationships.
China Bestsellers in January: Fond Memories Drive Sales
The run-up to the Year of the Dragon in China’s charts was energized by entertainment media and humorous instructional books for kids.
China Bestsellers December: Legal-Issues Nonfiction
Normally slow-moving, bestseller charts in China highlighted nonfiction on legal issues in December.