> The trick only works because the book is considered published yet it is out of stock so has to be back ordered. And these back orders still count for the NYT

> The trick only works because the book is considered published yet it is out of stock so has to be back ordered. And these back orders still count for the NYT bestseller list. The NYT says that "Sales are defined as completed transactions by individuals"[1]. Either you're mistaken about the trick that was used or the NYT is lying about their methodology. [1] https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/methodology/ https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/methodology/