best-seller

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It’s also linked to the modern evolution of Friday the 13th as an unlucky day, based in part on Thomas Lawson’s 1907 best-seller about a corrupt stockbroker who crashes the market.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"We're not used to it -- it was like a best-seller, like something out of a movie," said Suarez, in black sunglasses and a cap bearing the slogan: "Doubt is treason."

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

A recent Observer investigation claimed English author Raynor Winn fabricated or gave misleading information about some elements of her 2018 non-fiction best-seller.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

Certainly Joel’s death divided the gaming community when “The Last of Us Part II” debuted five years ago, but as it became a best-seller anyway, I don’t think HBO has too much to worry about.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

“Six solid months at the top of the best-seller list! Broke all records!”

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling