bestseller
noun
best·sell·er
ˈbes(t)-ˈse-lər 
variants
or best seller
plural bestsellers or best sellers
: a popular product and especially a book whose sales are among the highest of its class
[Isabel] Allende's new book is spun from the stuff of epic romances: eternal love, lost innocence, distant locales, revolution. In short, all the elements of a sure bestseller.—
Julie K. L. Dam
Julie K. L. DamThe Harvard Book Store Café … is not only the obvious choice for the latest best seller but the intelligent break for a shopper's graze.—Alice Rubenstein Gochman
Alice Rubenstein GochmanTwo million copies have been sold, and it has been on the New York Times bestseller list for four years.—Judith Daniels
Judith Daniels… the two Fisher-Price bestsellers are the company's Fun with Food [toy] series and the Fisher-Price Fun with Food Kitchen.—The New Yorker
The New YorkerShe knows what the mass market wants—Vanderbilt and Chaps [fragrances] are best sellers—and she has a flair for what appeals to a more specialized market …—Amy Singer
Amy SingerExamples of bestseller in a Sentence
She has written several best sellers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Several of the author’s other bestsellers, including Beach Read, Book Lovers and Happy Place, are set to get the page-to-screen treatment.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Evanovich has written a staggering 46 New York Times bestsellers over the last 28 years and has sold over 200 million books worldwide.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
As fans of Henry’s work know, her blend of swoony love and spicy romance built around compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Translated into 40 languages, the first book has been a New York Times bestseller for 65 weeks and won the 2023 Goodreads Choice Award for best thriller.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The 2026 lineup includes six different itineraries, with trips inspired by childhood favorites like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, as well as more recent bestsellers like Fourth Wing and A Court of Thrones and Roses (ACOTAR).
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
The Panthella indicates some formative design knowledge straightaway—a cult-favorite and bestseller for its unique, curved shape and bright color profiles.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Stitch errands to leisure — drop off the dry cleaning, buy a bestseller, end with gelato and people-watching.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Evanovich has written a staggering 46 New York Times bestsellers over the last 28 years and has sold over 200 million books worldwide.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
As fans of Henry’s work know, her blend of swoony love and spicy romance built around compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Translated into 40 languages, the first book has been a New York Times bestseller for 65 weeks and won the 2023 Goodreads Choice Award for best thriller.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The 2026 lineup includes six different itineraries, with trips inspired by childhood favorites like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, as well as more recent bestsellers like Fourth Wing and A Court of Thrones and Roses (ACOTAR).
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
The Panthella indicates some formative design knowledge straightaway—a cult-favorite and bestseller for its unique, curved shape and bright color profiles.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Stitch errands to leisure — drop off the dry cleaning, buy a bestseller, end with gelato and people-watching.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Bestseller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestseller. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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