Bestseller Stat Shot: The Father’s Day Effect
Everyone knows that books make better gifts than ties. In the week leading up to Father’s Day, more than a few titles saw a nice sales boost. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest winners:
| Title | % Change |
|---|---|
| Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly/Martin Dugard | 166 |
| Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly/Martin Dugard | 154 |
| Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan | 119 |
| Happy Happy Happy by Phil Robertson | 89 |
| The Duck Commander Family by Willie & Korie Robertson | 77 |
| Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown | 67 |
| Vader’s Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown | 52 |
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