Andy Weir's sci-fi novel 'Project Hail Mary' was the top-selling book in South Korea in May, according to data from the integrated publishing distribution network. The novel, boosted by a recent film adaptation, surpassed children's comic 'Common Siblings 22' and other titles. Overall book sales decreased month-over-month but increased year-over-year.
Exploring how The New York Times creates its influential bestseller lists and the tactics authors use to manipulate the system.
Chery's Jaecoo 7 became the UK's best-selling car in March, with 10,064 units sold, marking a significant milestone in Chinese automotive manufacturers' aggressive European expansion. The partly state-owned Chinese company, founded in 1997, has a cost advantage of around $8,000 per vehicle compared to European rivals, with materials costs 40% higher and labor costs four times higher in Europe. While the EU imposed 20.7% tariffs on Chinese electric cars, it notably excluded hybrids, allowing PHEVs to flood the market – with 75% of Chery's UK sales being plug-in hybrids.
Chery's Jaecoo 7 became the UK's best-selling car in March, with 10,064 units sold just over a year after launching. The partly state-owned Chinese manufacturer sold 2.8m cars globally last year, with 1.3m exported. Analysis shows Chery's PHEV Jaecoo 7 costs $25,000 to manufacture versus $33,000 for comparable European SUVs, with materials 40% cheaper and labor four times lower in China. The EU imposed 20.7% tariffs on Chery but excluded hybrids, while the UK declined tariffs entirely. Nearly one-fifth of PHEVs sold in western Europe now come from Chinese brands.
The UK has launched its first official #BookTok bestseller list, compiled by Media Control and NielsenIQ BookData. The inaugural top 20 is entirely female authors, with Irish writer Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently. BookTok's 77 million posts now influence 11 million UK book sales in 2025 (6% of total), as the platform reshapes how readers discover books through creator recommendations rather than traditional bestseller charts.
The UK has launched its first official #BookTok bestseller list, compiled by Media Control and NielsenIQ BookData. The inaugural top 20 is entirely female authors, with Irish writer Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently. BookTok's 77 million posts now influence 11 million UK book sales in 2025 (6% of total), reshaping how younger readers discover books through social media recommendations rather than traditional bestseller charts.
