1. a list of books or other products that a publisher or retailer is actively promoting and displaying prominently
Usage: publishing and retail industry term

1. to feature or promote (a book or product) as part of a frontlist
Usage: publishing and retail industry term

Examples

• The publisher's frontlist for spring includes three debut novels.
• New releases are typically frontlisted in bookstores for the first few months.
• The retailer decided to frontlist the bestselling author's latest work prominently.
• Books on the frontlist receive better shelf placement and marketing support.
• Once sales decline, titles move from the frontlist to the backlist.