The "New York Times Best Seller" list is a prestigious ranking of books that have sold the most copies in the United States. It is published weekly by the New York Times and includes various categories, such as fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. The list is widely regarded as a benchmark for a book's popularity and commercial success. To qualify for the list, books are tracked through sales data from a variety of retailers, including independent bookstores and online platforms. The rankings are based on a combination of sales figures and other factors, making it a significant indicator of a book's impact in the literary market.