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Top Thirteen Reasons Why Penguin Group (USA) Is "Simply the Best" in 2007 (because we couldn't limit it to just 10)

Penguin Group (USA) has done many amazing things in 2007; things that have reinforced our status as a major power in the industry. As this year comes to a close, we invite you to have a look at the top 13 reasons why we think Penguin Group (USA) can't be beat.

1. Penguin Group (USA) is up across the board in New York Times bestsellers.

* With 162 New York Times bestsellers so far in 2007-65 hardcovers, 61 paperbacks, and 36 young readers-we have 18% more bestsellers than last year!

* We had 16 #1 bestselling titles in 2007, and have dominated the #1 positions on the list with the staying power of our top titles. We've had at least one #1 bestseller for 43 weeks of the year-an amazing 84% of the time!

* With 30 New York Times hardcover bestsellers in 2007, G. P. Putnam's Sons once again reigns as the industry leader and has surpassed last year's total by four titles-with approximately 50% of all of the titles Putnam published in 2007 hitting The New York Times hardcover bestseller lists.