Book goes No. 1 after stranger’s video goes viral

Author Shawn Warner was looking a little defeated during a book signing waiting to autograph copies of his new debut novel "Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor" when a TikToker named Red walked over to give him some support — and it shot to No. 1 on Amazon's Best Sellers list! TODAY's Craig Melvin shares the Morning Boost.

July 7, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show July 7, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show Author's book becomes bestseller after stranger's video goes viral Author's book becomes bestseller after stranger's video goes viral Author Shawn Warner was looking a little defeated during a book signing waiting to autograph copies of his new debut novel "Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor" when a TikToker named Red walked over to give him some support — and it shot to No. 1 on Amazon's Best Sellers list! TODAY's Craig Melvin shares the Morning Boost. WATCH NOW > Moments from TODAY Moments from TODAY Taylor Swift releases rerecorded version of 'Speak Now' album WATCH NOW > Taylor Swift releases rerecorded version of 'Speak Now' album WATCH NOW > Powerball nears $600 million ahead of weekend drawing WATCH NOW > Powerball nears $600 million ahead of weekend drawing WATCH NOW > Son 'missing' for 8 years found living at home all along WATCH NOW > Son 'missing' for 8 years found living at home all along WATCH NOW > 3rd HOUR of TODAY 3rd HOUR of TODAY Summer road trip destinations perfect for the whole family WATCH NOW > Summer road trip destinations perfect for the whole family WATCH NOW > TODAY with HODA & JENNA TODAY with HODA & JENNA Ashley Park on her journey from supporting character to lead role WATCH NOW > Ashley Park on her journey from supporting character to lead role WATCH NOW > Shop TODAY Shop TODAY 23 expert-picked and affordable beauty buys to try — starting at $4 WATCH NOW > 23 expert-picked and affordable beauty buys to try — starting at $4 WATCH NOW > Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT