Does the banner on a new book, "New York Times Best Seller" mean anything at all any more?

Does the banner on a new book, "New York Times Best Seller" mean anything at all any more?
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I don’t read best sellers unless they are recommended from Amazon or radio or television. I usually stick to the same authors or subjects.
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