The 2015 NY Times Best Sellers: A Year in Review

In 2015, the New York Times published its annual list of best-selling books, a tradition that dates back to October 12, 1931. The list is widely considered the most prestigious and authoritative ranking of bestselling books in the United States. This year's non-fiction bestsellers included an impressive 146 titles, each carefully selected based on their performance on the Goodreads platform.

To be eligible for inclusion on the list, books had to have been published between November 16, 2014, and November 15, 2015. The selection process was rigorous, with only books that received a minimum average rating of 3.50 or higher at the time of launch making it to the official nominees list.

The New York Times Best Seller list is divided into various categories, each featuring its own set of official nominees. In the opening round, fans had the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite books, with write-in votes weighted by Goodreads statistics to determine the top five books in each category.

After the opening round, the field narrowed to the top 10 books in each category, and members had one last chance to vote before the winners were announced. The 2015 Goodreads Choice Awards saw three rounds of voting open to all registered Goodreads members, with the top five write-in votes in each category becoming official nominees.

Some notable titles that made it onto the list include Gothikana by RuNyx and A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L., both of which spent at least five weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. The winners of the 2015 Goodreads Choice Awards were announced on December 1, 2015.

The New York Times Best Seller list is a testament to the power of books to captivate and inspire readers. With its rich history and rigorous selection process, it remains the gold standard for ranking bestselling books in the United States.

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