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Former first lady Melania Trump is now a best-selling author, according to Amazon sales rankings.

Her upcoming memoir, Melaniahas been number 1 in the Amazon “Books” category since Friday afternoon. The release is scheduled for October 8th.

Amazon calculates its bestseller list based on actual sales or downloads of its books and says it updates the table “frequently.” On Friday, second place went to a children's book written by YouTuber Ms. Rachel, with Dr. Casey Means at No. 3 and a paean from Vivek Ramaswamy to Donald Trump's “America First” movement at No. 4 through the deluxe limited edition of Onyx Storm by fantasy author Rebecca Yarros, whose Empyrean The book series is being adapted for television by Amazon Studios.

This time last month, Melania was No. 1 in a number of other categories on Amazon, including “Memoirs,” “U.S. Presidents,” and “Biographies of Political Leaders.” She has promoted the book, which is ranked No. 17 in Amazon's year-to-date sales rankings, with a series of appearances and videos in which she, apparently unprompted, defended her previous nude photo shoots. She's also currently hawking a $600 gold “Vote Freedom” necklace, which is drawing ridicule.

“In her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world of haute couture in Europe and New York, and the chance encounter with Donald Trump, a chance encounter that changed the course of her life forever. “,” it says on the book’s sales page. “Melania tells us about making love, living in the spotlight and experiencing the joy of motherhood. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House and highlights her advocacy and the causes she cares about.”

The 256-page tome is published by Skyhorse Books, a company that has published works by election deniers and Trump impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz, as well as no fewer than 35 books about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It was also published Disloyala memoir by former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen that was highly critical of his ex-boss, and a 2021 anti-Anthony Fauci message from third presidential candidate and MAGA acolyte Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

MelaniaAccording to Skyhorse's marketing materials, she offers “unprecedented insight” into her time in the White House, describing her as someone who “has lived a remarkable life on her own terms.” Melania Trump's story is one of resilience and independence, showcasing her strength and unwavering commitment to her true self. “

Although the more detailed details of Melania Sales are not yet known, but the Republican National Committee has been overcharged twice in the last five years for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase copies of Donald Trump Jr.'s two self-published books.

The non-fiction book No. 1 will be published on Friday The New York Times Best seller list for combined print copies and electronic downloads Something lost, something gainedby Hillary Rodham Clinton.

A blurb from Trump on MelaniaThe Amazon page pays tribute to his 54-year-old third wife, who publicly stood by him after allegations emerged that he had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels while new Mrs. Trump was pregnant, and reads: “Melania is my rock and foundation and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without her by my side.”