Late-night TV host Stephen Colbert joked Friday that President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE "accidentally started a national book club" because of his criticism of a controversial new book on the administration.

"One of the most surprising parts of 'Fire and Fury' is how Donald Trump accidentally started a national book club," Colbert tweeted.

One of the most surprising parts of "Fire and Fury" is how Donald Trump accidentally started a national book club. — Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) January 6, 2018

Author Michael Wolff's book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," quickly sold out in Washington, D.C., and became the No. 1 best seller on Amazon after its midnight release on Friday. The book's publisher had expedited its release date to accommodate for high demand after excerpts were published in New York Magazine.

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Wolff's book claims Trump did not expect or want to win the presidency, and quoted campaign aides and White House officials saying Trump is often stubborn and at times incompetent in government work.

Reporters and administration officials have pushed back against some of the book's claims, fact-checking some of the previously reported details in Wolff's writing. The White House said it is full of lies.

Colbert, who frequently lampoons the president on CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," also mocked Trump this week for his proposed "Dishonest & Corrupt Media Awards," asking the president to consider him for the award.