Adding Audiobooks To wish list ?

Hi Just trying out iTunes 9.
I have tried to add an Audiobook to my wish list in the same way as you would add an album, but it does not give you the option to "add to wish list"
Am I doing it the wrong way ?

Go itunes store> Type the name of the book in the "search" box
The book should be listed under "audiobooks"
(DON'T CLICK ON THE BOOK it'll take you to the detail page where there is no way to add to wish list)
Is there a "box" with a pull down menu next to the name of the book?
Should say $price BUY BOOK and a down pointing triangle.
Click on the triangle (don't hold down, quick one click) ... does it say "Add to wish list"?

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