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The book sits atop the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestseller list dated April 12, and has been on the list since last summer—around the time the movie’s trailer was released.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But what I think is more notable is how I do it: I read only hardcover or paperback books.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

As imprints focus on awards season and holiday sales, several of this month’s best titles are out as paperback releases.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Larry’s the pragmatic choice, but Luke is the romantic one, down to his handsome, chiseled features right out of a supermarket paperback.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

She rooted for a moment in a box and brought out a paperback called Eight Bullets, which she passed to me for examination.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson