Coverage dated January 5, 2023 to January 11, 2023

Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' sells over 1.4 million copies its first day of release

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Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" released on Tuesday amid a flurry of media appearances has already sold over 1.4 million copies.

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Jan 9, 2023
Prince Harry Memoir Breaks UK Sales Records and Tops Amazon Bestseller Lists
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Jan 12, 2023Newest
Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' sells over 1.4 million copies its first day of release
Headline from UPI ·

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CBS News
Here are some of the major revelations from Prince Harry's leaked memoir, "Spare" (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 5, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Prince Harry's long-awaited memoir, "Spare," is due out next week, but some early revelations have been made public after the book was accidentally put on sale in Spain.
The Guardian
Prince Harry’s memoir hits No 1 on Amazon, predicted to be one of year’s bestsellers (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 8, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Spare is already the UK’s top-selling title a day ahead of publication, with high-street retailers expecting sustained interest in the royal psychodrama
Forbes
Prince Harry’s Memoir ‘Spare’ Sets U.K. Record For Fastest-Selling Nonfiction Book, Publisher Says (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 9, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The controversial tell-all sold 400,000 copies in Britain the day it was officially released, more than any other nonfiction title, according to the book’s publisher.
CBS News
Prince Harry's "Spare" jumps to No. 1 on bestseller lists (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Memoir includes British prince's recounting of his mother's death and fractured relationships with other royals.
The Guardian
Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare is fastest-selling nonfiction book (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 9, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The memoir, which includes claims Prince William attacked him, records figures of 400,000 on its first day
NBC News
Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare,' hits bookshelves (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 9, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The memoir offers new details on the British royal family’s bitter internal feud.
France 24
After months of hype, Prince Harry's memoir goes on sale (opens France 24)
Published Jan 9, 2023
France 24's feed description
After months of anticipation and a sustained publicity blitz, Prince Harry's autobiography "Spare" finally went on sale in his native UK on Tuesday, threatening more embarrassment for the royal family.
Forbes
‘Spare’ Book Sales: How Many Copies Will Prince Harry’s New Memoir Sell? (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 9, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The highly anticipated book "Spare" comes out with an initial print run of 2.5 million. It has a chance to set records if sales live up to industry expectations in the wake of popular Netflix series "Harry & Meghan."
Digital Journal
After hype and controversy, Prince Harry's memoir goes on sale (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jan 9, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
After months of anticipation and a blanket publicity blitz, Prince Harry's autobiography "Spare" went on sale Tuesday as royal insiders hit back at his
Los Angeles Times
After hype, readers get hands on Prince Harry's 'Spare' (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 9, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
After a long buildup and myriad leaks, Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' sells 400,000 copies in the U.K. on its first day, publisher says.
Valdosta Daily Times
‘Spare’ but not stingy: takeaways from Prince Harry’s memoir (opens Valdosta Daily Times)
Published Jan 9, 2023
Valdosta Daily Times's feed description
Prince Harry's memoir “Spare” arrives in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. Harry charts his life and comes across at
Digital Journal
Key points from Prince Harry's memoir (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jan 9, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" officially went on sale on Tuesday. Here are some notable details
FOX Business
Prince Harry's 'Spare' already ranking among bestsellers (opens FOX Business)
Published Jan 9, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
Prince Harry's memoir appears to be raking in sales ahead of its upcoming release. The tell-all, titled "Spare," is slated to be released on Tuesday.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Here Are Some Major Takeaways From Prince Harry's Newly Released Memoir 'Spare' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jan 9, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” arrives in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family.
NBC New York
Prince Harry Memoir Breaks UK Sales Records and Tops Amazon Bestseller Lists (opens NBC New York)
Published Jan 10, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” became the fastest selling non-fiction book ever in the U.K. on its release day, its publisher said Tuesday.
New York Times
Prince Harry’s Memoir Has Record Breaking Sales (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 10, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The steady drumbeat of revelations that preceded the book’s release helped push early orders and initial sales, making “Spare,” on its first day, one of the best-selling hardcover books in recent memory.
UPI
Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' sells over 1.4 million copies its first day of release (opens UPI)
Published Jan 11, 2023
UPI's feed description
Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" released on Tuesday amid a flurry of media appearances has already sold over 1.4 million copies.
The Guardian
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare shifts more than 1.4m copies in a day (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 11, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The much-anticipated account of the troubled prince’s life has broken publisher’s previous record for first-day sales in the UK, US and Canada
FOX 35 Orlando
Prince Harry's memoir sales top 1.4 million copies first day of sales (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Jan 11, 2023
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry. Sales for “Spare” have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
NBC New York
Prince Harry's Memoir Shatters Publisher's First-Day Sales Record (opens NBC New York)
Published Jan 11, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry. Sales for “Spare” have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
Local News 8
Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' breaks sales record (opens Local News 8)
Published Jan 11, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Lianne Kolirin, CNN Prince Harry has set a record with his tell-all memoir “Spare,” after the English language version sold more than 1.4 million copies in its first day of publication.
Insider
Prince Harry's book 'Spare' smashes records by selling an 'extraordinary' 1.4 million copies in a day, publisher says (opens Insider)
Published Jan 11, 2023
Insider's feed description
"Spare" sold far more copies than titles by Barack and Michelle Obama on its first day in the US, Canada and the UK, Penguin Random House said.
MyNorthwest
Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jan 11, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) -- No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry. Sales for "Spare" have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
FOX Business
Prince Harry's ‘Spare’ sets record for first-day sales with 1.4 million copies sold amid royal fallout (opens FOX Business)
Published Jan 11, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
Prince Harry has set a first-day sales record with his bombshell book "Spare," where he publicly spoke out against the royal family, with 1.4 million copies sold.
Washington Times
Prince Harry’s memoir sets one-day record after selling more than 1.4 million copies (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 11, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
People can’t get enough of Prince Harry, with his newly released memoir “Spare” setting one-day sales records for publisher Penguin Random House.

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