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John Neely Kennedy's Book Outsells All Senators Combined

1/28/2026

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In 2026, a dozen U.S. senators released books, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).
Louisiana Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy's book outsold all other senators' books combined, according to NPD BookScan data.
Kennedy's outsized sales highlight his book's standout performance in the 2026 senator-published book market.

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Story summary

In 2026, a dozen U.S. senators released books, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).
Louisiana Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy's book outsold all other senators' books combined, according to NPD BookScan data.
Kennedy's outsized sales highlight his book's standout performance in the 2026 senator-published book market.