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Most of the current book sales are for the original paperback edition, though a movie tie-in with Gosling on the cover is also contributing, as are some hardcover volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But what I think is more notable is how I do it: I read only hardcover or paperback books.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

Comedian Nate Bargatze’s story collection “Big Dumb Eyes” made its debut at No. 1 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list when it was published in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Some books read like hardcover screenplays, so easily translated to the movies that publishing them first as a novel almost seems like an unnecessary formality.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Magdalys noticed newspapers scattered around on the tabletops and a bookshelf along one wall, overflowing with hardcover novels.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older