Sales of 'Hillbilly Elegy' Surge 13,000%, 650,000 Copies Sold After J.D. Vance Named Trump’s Running Mate

Jul 25, 2024, 06:56 PM

Sales of J.D. Vance’s memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' have surged significantly following his selection as former President Donald Trump’s running mate for the upcoming election. Publisher HarperCollins reported that more than 650,000 copies of the book have sold since the announcement. The book's popularity has led to a 13,000% increase in sales, prompting the publisher to plan massive reprints to meet the growing demand. 'Hillbilly Elegy,' which was originally published in 2016, has also maintained its position as the number one best-selling book on Amazon. Additionally, the film adaptation of the memoir has been a Top 10 movie on Netflix for the past 10 days. Sales have soared in the 10 days following Trump's VP pick.