The American Booksellers Association and the Independent Publishers Caucus have launched the Independent Press Top 40, a new weekly bestseller list celebrating the most popular titles from independent publishers, as sold by independent bookstores across the country.
The Independent Press Top 40 will spotlight the top 40 fiction and nonfiction titles each week. The rankings are based on weighted sales data reported by independent bookstores nationwide. The list will be published every Thursday afternoon. See the first list here.
Dan Simon, cofounder of IPC and publisher at Seven Stories Press, said, "Independent bookstores are the lifeblood of independent publishing. They champion the bold, and the unexpected. It's thrilling to see a list that reflects the incredible variety of titles you simply won't find on any other bestseller list. I firmly believe that this list is a game-changer and will help elevate the visibility of the enormous contributions of independent publishers and independent booksellers."
ABA CEO Allison Hill said, "Independent publishing of independent and diverse voices is more important than ever and ABA is excited about this partnership to highlight the indie publishing books that indie bookstores know and love. This indie-to-indie collaboration is a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit that defines both independent publishing and independent bookselling."