Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Summary
As midterm election news dominates the fall, bookstores are seeing more interest in fiction books than political or nonfiction works. Political books, including those about President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, are less popular, while presidential memoirs remain notable exceptions.Key Facts
- Fiction books are expected to be more popular than political or nonfiction books this fall.
- President Joe Biden’s memoir "Promise Me, America" is a rare notable political book release.
- Political books have lower sales compared to the peak during President Trump's first term.
- Analysts say readers are tired of political news and the fast news cycle makes it hard for political books to stand out.
- Michael Lewis' book "Blockers" about Trump’s second term is among the few new political books gaining attention.
- Other new political books focus on President Biden’s years in office and related topics.
- Presidential memoirs continue to be important events in publishing despite the general slump in political book sales.
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