Based on its e-commerce platform’s sales data in H1 2023, Dangdang released three categories of phys-ical book rankings and one e-book ranking. The phys-ical book rankings are divided into fction, non-fction, and children’s books. The event page specifcally notes that the rankings are derived from the genuine choices of tens of millions of readers from January 1st, 2023 to June 20th, 2023, visualizing the reading preferences of vast Chinese readers.
The top 5 bestsellers in the fction category are all works by Chinese authors. Liu Cixin’s epic science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem occupies the frst place, and since the release of the TV adaptation of this novel in January 2023, the book’s score on Douban (often referred to as the Chinese version of Goodreads) has steadily risen to an impressive 8.7 out of 10. Many TV show fans have transformed into avid book fans.
In the top 5 of the Non-Fiction Bestseller List, 3 books are authored by foreign writers. The heightened attention of Chinese society on mental health issues has driven the popularity of related books.
Self-improvement and psychotherapy books are receiving even more attention, with readers enriching their spiritual worlds and exploring self-fulfillment through reading.
Bestselling print books also garner attention from e-book readers, with books like The Knockout and The Three-Body Problem frequently making appearances on the top lists.
Current hot topics like psychological intervention, the future of intelligent technology, and Chinese rural women also directly influenced readers’ preferences for e-books.
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