September 30, 2009 6:13 PM

Palin's "Going Rogue" Already a Bestseller

By
Brian Montopoli
Topics
Republicans
(AP Photo/Jeff Topping)
Sarah Palin's forthcoming memoir, "Going Rogue," has reached the top spot on the Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com sales rankings – more than a month and a half before it will hit bookshelves on November 17th.

The ranking is based on preorders of the book by the former Republican presidential candidate and Alaska governor who resigned in July, before the end of her gubernatorial term.

Palin, working with author Lynn Vincent, finished "Going Rogue" more quickly than initially planned, prompting the book's release date to be moved up from the spring. It took the pair about four months to write the 400-page memoir, which her publisher describes as "her words, her life."

The initial printing for the book is currently set for 1.5 million copies, matching the initial printing of Ted Kennedy's memoir, "True Compass."

Palin remains extremely popular with grassroots Republicans, though she may have a harder time attracting those who pay big bucks for lectures: The New York Post ran a story Wednesday, based on anonymous sources, speculating that "the big lecture buyers in the US are paralyzed with fear about booking" Palin because of their perception that she is unintelligent.

It's worth noting that Palin, who is working with the well-regarded Washington Speakers Bureau, was reportedly paid "a sum in the low six figures" for a recent speech in Hong Kong. The Post claims Palin is asking $100,000 per speech.

One of the Post's anonymous sources says lecture venues with subscription series' are wary of the possibility that they will "tick people off" by hosting the controversial former governor, which they worry would prompt people to cancel their subscriptions.

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by newdaycoming October 7, 2009 12:03 PM EDT
Sooo, let's think about this. Obama has been in office for few months now and I think he's experience or I should say lack there of speaks volumes. That hopey changy thing can only go so far. If the voters had taken the time to research this man they may have come to a different conclusion, but that isn't the case. He's books were penned by someone he claimed to hardly know and he thinks that our constitution is something that needs to take a back seat to his own beliefs. He has made millions spewing he's misconceptions of how our country should be and Sarah Palin has the same rights as Obama. I doubt that Palin intends to run in 2012 period! There are millions of Americans that love this woman because she speaks for what our country is supposed to be about. Those of you on this blog on both sides need to stop with the personal assults and get educated about all sides of the story. You end the don't forward your cause by insaults and demeaning comments. I voted for Mc Cain because I worry about the security of our country. I voted against Obama because of lack of experience. Now my worst fears are coming to light. Lots of lip service and nothing more. I'll read this book and hope she can help bring some change in in 2010. I'm an Independent and all the REPS AND DEMS THAT AREN'T DOING THE JOB THAT WE ELECTED THEM TO DO NEED TO GO HOME NOW.
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by ron1776 October 5, 2009 2:17 PM EDT
THIS IS TU MAS! EXCELLENT!! TYPICAL POST INVOLVING LIBERALS, BASH PALIN SUPPORTERS GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION WHILE FOAMING AT THE MOUTH!! I GUESS OBAMAS BOOK DIDN'T GET THIS INITIAL PRAISE, DID IT? HOW SAD :( I SUPPOSE THAT PALIN DOESN'T SAY IN HER BOOK THAT SHE WILL STAND WITH THE MUSLIMS SHOULD THE POLITICAL WINDS CHANGE IN AN UGLY DIRECTION, AS DID BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA DID..... INTERESTING THAT PEOPLE SO QUICK TO THROW THE RELIGIOUS STONE AT PALIN FIND NO PROBLEMS WITH OBAMA SITTING WITH REV WRITE FOR 20 YEARS AND BEING SUCH A STAUNCH SUPPORTOR OF ISLAM, SEEMS CONTRADICTORY. GO PALIN, WE LOVE YOU!!!
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by forfreedomUSA October 3, 2009 6:46 PM EDT
Way to go Palin!! I admire her courage and intelligence.

Oh wow, I can hardly wait to read more posts that denigrate her and those who admire her.

Save your breath, libs!
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by snakeeyes1023 October 2, 2009 3:17 AM EDT
the liberal machine will crumble in 2010.All this massive spending for bailouts,a massive healthcare plan worth trillions while we are borrowing money from China,an inflation coming.This is for you Libs,i just read that if your overweight or smoke you will have to pay a little more for health insurance,and possibly higher taxes for cap and trade and for his healthcare,but i guess its ok to lose some liberties by you obamabots.You all call Sarah names all you want while you lose your freedoms which makes YOU the idiots.I smell Jimmy Carter part 2.
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by Questionews October 1, 2009 10:28 AM EDT
Book Review:

Shaaak-swac-blath-wooo-spath-aeeelc-kath Palin. Kwathwalya-pleeut-scrow-thup-terrak-wipp-shoo-cammpoo-tellip-lothso-bimbo-yakkkflo-hakklip-tulltro-hawajet-huge hooters-murmicat-swuththth-acksuk-quitter-whuuukswak-hummalkak-Viagra & meth.

Book rating: 2 drools out of 5


Tasmainian Devil Book Club.
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by hangelle October 1, 2009 10:24 AM EDT
I hear Pat Buchanan ordered several thousand copies. It will only take Palin a few of those (rich) ANGRY OLD WHITE MEN with a hard on to sell her book successfully.
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by shamanpoet October 1, 2009 10:17 AM EDT
It would really be funny if it weren't so sad. I strongly suggest her supporters actually look up the definition of the word "rogue". Somebody (be it Sarah herself or her writer) didn't bother to do it, which one can only hope means they had no idea what the word means. Otherwise, perhaps she really does want to be seen as untrustworthy, which is only one of the many negative definitions of the word. Should have stuck with Maverick.
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by pigsinlipstick October 1, 2009 10:16 AM EDT
WHO KNEW THESE PEOPLE COULD READ?

WE KNOW SHE DID NOT WRITE THIS BOOK.
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by Oregon_State_OSU October 1, 2009 10:11 AM EDT
Palin's "Going Rogue" Already a Bestseller.

With a 3rd Grade Reading Level its a Fantastic work of Fiction and White Lies and includes "Thanks But No Thanks" & the word "LipStick"

With a 3rd grade reading level all the Republicans can read it since most of them never made it past 6th grage.
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by troopf4 October 1, 2009 10:08 AM EDT
Sorry for the typo error: Again, any Democrat out there : Tell all of us: What has Obamas done for you?????????
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by Oregon_State_OSU October 1, 2009 10:13 AM EDT
Much More then GWB did in the last 8 years !
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