Book Sales Surge Post-Election, Reflecting Political Divide

Dystopian novels and political memoirs see a dramatic increase in sales following Donald Trump's 2024 election victory.

Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' experienced a nearly 7,000% sales spike on Amazon, reaching the No. 2 spot on the bestseller list.
Melania Trump's memoir 'Melania' topped Amazon's bestseller list, highlighting the polarized political climate.
Other dystopian classics like George Orwell's '1984' and Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451' also saw significant sales increases.
The election results intensified discussions on reproductive rights, a key issue during the campaign, impacting book sales.
Vice President-elect JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' and Donald Trump's 'Save America' were among the top-selling pro-Trump books.