I’m not sure if this diminishes the marquee value of New York Times bestsellerhood (certainly no more than Bill O’Reilly does regularly), or is simply a more crass, overt method of ensuring a good blurb.
Favorable book reviews for sale. – By Bonnie Goldstein – Slate Magazine

Maybe Joe Queenan would consider breaking his fast of all un-”astonishing” books for Mr. Bowman.