Melania’s upcoming memoir has topped Amazon’s bestseller list just days before its release

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Former first lady Melania Trump is now a best-selling author, as calculated by Amazon’s sales rankings.

Her upcoming memoir, Melaniais the No. 1 seller in Amazon’s “Books” category as of Friday afternoon. The release is scheduled for October 8.

Amazon calculates its bestseller list based on actual sales or downloads of its books, and says it updates the chart “often.” On Friday, second place was taken by a children’s book written by YouTuber Ms. Rachel, featuring Dr. Casey Means in third place, Vivek Ramaswamy’s paean to Donald Trump’s “America First” movement at number four, followed by the deluxe limited edition of Onyx storm by fantasy author Rebecca Yarros, whose Empyrean book series is being adapted for television by Amazon Studios.

This time last month, Melania was No. 1 in several other categories on Amazon, including “Memoirs,” “US Presidents,” and “Biographies of Political Leaders.” She has promoted the book, which sits at No. 17 in Amazon’s sales rankings this year, with a series of appearances and videos in which she, seemingly unprompted, defended her previous nude photo shoots. She also currently has a gold “Vote Freedom” necklace worth $600, a move that has sparked ridicule.

“In her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, and the chance encounter with Donald Trump, a chance encounter that changed the course of her life forever. changed. ‘ reads the book’s sales page. “Melania talks about their courtship, life in the spotlight and experiencing the joy of motherhood. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House and sheds light on her advocacy work and the issues close to her heart.”

The 256-page tome is being published by Skyhorse Books, a group that has released works by election deniers and Trump impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz, along with no fewer than 35 books on the JFK assassination. It has also been released Infidelitya memoir by former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen who was highly critical of his ex-boss, as well as a 2021 anti-Anthony Fauci authored by third-party presidential candidate turned MAGA acolyte Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Melaniaaccording to Skyhorse’s marketing materials, “provides an unprecedented look” at her time in the White House, describing her as someone who has “lived a remarkable life on her own terms.” Melania Trump’s story is one of resilience and independence, demonstrating her strength and unwavering commitment to her true self. “

Although the more detailed details of Melania sales are not yet known, the Republican National Committee has been reprimanded twice in the past five years for spending several hundred thousand dollars buying copies of Donald Trump Jr.’s two self-published books.

The #1 non-fiction book comes out on Friday The New York Times bestseller list, for combined print copies and electronic downloads, was Something lost, something gainedby Hillary Rodham Clinton.

A blurb from Trump Melania‘s Amazon page pays tribute to his 54-year-old third wife, who publicly supported him after allegations emerged that he had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels while the new Mrs. Trump was pregnant, reading: “Melania is my rock and foundation and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without her by my side.”