Prince Harry's candid account of his life within the Royal Institution became an overnight sensation, shattering records and dominating Amazon's list of best-selling books for the entire year of 2023. It even outperformed Britney Spears' memoir, "The Woman in Me." Intriguingly, "Spare" garnered such immense popularity that "We Buy Books" reported accepting 459 copies of the book, believing they would have taken in even more if not for their royalty cap. A spokesperson from "We Buy Books" explained that they had to limit the number of books they accepted within a specific timeframe.
It's highly likely that they could have received a much higher volume of copies due to the extraordinary demand. However, Amazon recently published two distinct lists: one for best-selling books and another for the most-read books. "Spare" secured the sixth position on the most-read list, which is determined by the average daily number of Kindle readers and Audible listeners. Topping this list was "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," while Britney Spears' autobiography claimed the ninth spot.
It's worth noting that "Spare" achieved remarkable sales figures, selling 1.4 million copies on its debut day and an astonishing 3.2 million copies during its first week on the market. Furthermore, the book received recognition from Time magazine, earning a spot on its prestigious list of "100 Must-Read Books of 2023." In a review, Elena Doan described "Spare" as a rare book that strikes a perfect balance.
Notably, the book provides readers with a behind-the-scenes perspective on the conflicts between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton related to the wedding, an account of the moment Prince William physically confronted Harry, and even an anecdote about Harry's frostbitten appendage.
