A review by oldpondnewfrog
Bestsellers: A Very Short Introduction by John Sutherland

2.0

Nice little primer on the history of the bestselling book from about 1850 onward, focus being America in the earlier parts of the 20th century. Breezy style, which left me slightly mistrustful. Most interesting thing, I think, is the relationship between "literary" and high sales—when those two coincide. I'd like to study that more. Glad to know a little more of American/British publishing history.