Best Selling Books
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non Fiction
February 22, 2010 – February 28, 2010
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game Change (Hardcover) | John Heilemann | Harper | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 2 | The Lost City of Z (Trade Paperback) | David Grann | Vintage Books USA | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 3 | Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual (Trade Paperback) | Michael Pollan | Penguin Books | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 4 | The Blind Side (Trade Paperback – Movie Tie-In Edition) | Michael Lewis | W. W. Norton & Company | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 5 | The Politician (Hardcover) | Andrew Young | Thomas Dunne Books | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 6 | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Hardcover) | Rebecca Skloot | Crown Publishing Group (NY) | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 7 | Everyday Food (Trade Paperback) | Martha Stewart Living Magazine | Clarkson N. Potter Publishers | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 8 | I Am Ozzy (Hardcover) | Ozzy Osbourne | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 9 | Cook This, Not That!: Kitchen Survival Guide (Trade Paperback) | David Zinczenko | Rodale Press | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 10 | Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea (Trade Paperback) | Chelsea Handler | Simon Spotlight Entertainment | 01-Dec-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
February 22, 2010 – February 28, 2010
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantasy in Death (Hardcover) | J. D. Robb | Putnam Adult | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 2 | First Family (Mass Market Paperback) | David Baldacci | Vision | 01-Mar-2010 |
| 3 | The 8th Confession (Trade Paperback) | James Patterson | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 4 | The Help (Hardcover) | Kathryn Stockett | Amy Einhorn Books | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 5 | Big Girl (Hardcover) | Danielle Steel | Delacorte Press | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 6 | The Last Song (Trade Paperback / Movie Tie-In Edition) | Nicholas Sparks | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 7 | Long Lost (Mass Market Paperback) | Harlan Coben | Signet Book | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 8 | The Summer Hideaway (Mass Market Paperback) | Susan Wiggs | Mira Books | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 9 | Little Bee (Trade Paperback) | Chris Cleave | Simon & Schuster | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 10 | Evidence (Mass Market Paperback) | Jonathan Kellerman | Ballantine Books | 01-Feb-2010 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club or libraries.
Top 10 Adult Audio Books
February 22, 2010 – February 28, 2010
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantasy in Death [Unabridged] | J. D. Robb | Brilliance Corporation | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 2 | Worst Case [Unabridged] | James Patterson | Hachette Audio | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 3 | Game Change CD [Unabridged] | John Heilemann | HarperAudio | 01-Mar-2010 |
| 4 | Split Image [Unabridged] | Robert B. Parker | Random House Audio | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 5 | Idiots Unplugged | Glenn Beck | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 6 | The Help | Kathryn Stockett | Penguin Audiobooks | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 7 | The Secret [Unabridged] | Rhonda Byrne | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Nov-2006 |
| 8 | Winter Garden [Unabridged] | Kristin Hannah | Brilliance Corporation | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 9 | Big Girl [Unabridged] | Danielle Steel | Brilliance Corporation | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 10 | Pirate Latitudes [Unabridged] | Michael Crichton | HarperAudio | 01-Dec-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non Fiction
January 18, 2010 – January 24, 2010
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game Change (Hardcover) | John Heilemann | Harper | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 2 | Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage (Hardcover) | Elizabeth Gilbert | Viking Books | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 3 | The Blind Side (Trade Paperback – Movie Tie-In Edition) | Michael Lewis | W. W. Norton & Company | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 4 | The Belly Fat Cure (Trade Paperback) | Jorge Cruise | Hay House | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 5 | Cook This, Not That!: Kitchen Survival Guide (Trade Paperback) | David Zinczenko | Rodale Press | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 6 | Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual (Trade Paperback) | Michael Pollan | Penguin Books | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 7 | Three Cups of Tea (Trade Paperback) | Greg Mortenson | Penguin Books | 01-Feb-2007 |
| 8 | Have a Little Faith: A True Story (Hardcover) | Mitch Albom | Hyperion Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 9 | Stones into Schools (Hardcover) | Greg Mortenson | Viking Books | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 10 | Going Rogue: An American Life (Hardcover) | Sarah Palin | HarperCollins | 01-Nov-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
January 18, 2010 – January 24, 2010
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dear John (Trade Paperback / Movie Tie-In Edition) | Nicholas Sparks | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 2 | The Help (Hardcover) | Kathryn Stockett | Putnam Adult | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 3 | Dear John (Mass Market Paperback / Movie Tie-In Edition) | Nicholas Sparks | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 4 | A Reliable Wife (Trade Paperback) | Robert Goolrick | Algonquin Books Of Chapel Hill | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 5 | Kisser (Hardcover) | Stuart Woods | Putnam Adult | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 6 | The Lovely Bones (Trade Paperback / Movie Tie-In Edition) | Alice Sebold | Back Bay Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | True Colors (Trade Paperback) | Kristin Hannah | St. Martin’s Griffin | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 8 | The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Trade Paperback) | Stieg Larsson | Vintage Books Usa | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 9 | The Devil’s Punchbowl (Mass Market Paperback) | Greg Iles | Pocket Star Books | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 10 | The Lost Symbol (Hardcover) | Dan Brown | Doubleday Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club or libraries.
Top 10 Adult Audio Books
January 18, 2010 – January 24, 2010
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kisser | Stuart Woods | Penguin Audiobooks | 01-Jan-2010 |
| 2 | Going Rogue: An American Life [Abridged] | Sarah Palin | HarperAudio | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 3 | The Help | Kathryn Stockett | Penguin Audiobooks | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 4 | The Secret [Unabridged] | Rhonda Byrne | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Nov-2006 |
| 5 | The Lost Symbol [Abridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 6 | Pirate Latitudes | Michael Crichton | HarperAudio | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 7 | Dear John | Nicholas Sparks | Hachette Audio | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 8 | It’s Your Time: Activate Your Faith, Accomplish Your Dreams, and Increase in God’s Favor [Abridged] | Joel Osteen | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 9 | The Shack | William P. Young | Oasis Audio | 01-Jun-2008 |
| 10 | Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage | Elizabeth Gilbert | Penguin Audiobooks | 01-Jan-2010 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non Fiction
December 21, 2009 – December 27, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going Rogue: An American Life (Hardcover) | Sarah Palin | HarperCollins | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 2 | Have a Little Faith: A True Story (Hardcover) | Mitch Albom | Hyperion Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 3 | The Blind Side (Trade Paperback – Movie Tie-In Edition) | Michael Lewis | W. W. Norton & Company | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 4 | Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government (Hardcover) | Glenn Beck | Threshold Editions | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 5 | Guinness World Records 2010 (Hardcover) | Guinness World Records | Guinness Media | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 6 | True Compass (Hardcover) | Edward M. Kennedy | Twelve | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | Open: An Autobiography (Hardcover) | Andre Agassi | Knopf Publishing Group | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 8 | What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures (Hardcover) | Malcolm Gladwell | Little Brown And Company | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 9 | SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance (Hardcover) | Steven D. Levitt | William Morrow & Company | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 10 | Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan (Hardcover) | Greg Mortenson | Viking Books | 01-Dec-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Adult Audio Books
December 21, 2009 – December 27, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going Rogue: An American Life [Abridged] | Sarah Palin | HarperAudio | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 2 | The Lost Symbol [Abridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 3 | It’s Your Time: Activate Your Faith, Accomplish Your Dreams, and Increase in God’s Favor [Abridged] | Joel Osteen | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 4 | Pirate Latitudes | Michael Crichton | HarperAudio | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 5 | The Lost Symbol [Unabridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 6 | Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government [Abridged] | Glenn Beck | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | I, Alex Cross [Abridged] | James Patterson | Hachette Audio | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 8 | Ford County | John Grisham | Random House Audio | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 9 | I, Alex Cross [Unabridged] | James Patterson | Hachette Audio | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 10 | U Is For Undertow | Sue Grafton | Random House Audio | 01-Dec-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
December 21, 2009 – December 27, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Symbol (Hardcover) | Dan Brown | Doubleday Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 2 | I, Alex Cross (Hardcover) | James Patterson | Little Brown And Company | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 3 | Under The Dome (Hardcover) | Stephen King | Scribner Book Company | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 4 | The Help (Hardcover) | Kathryn Stockett | Putnam Adult | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 5 | Pirate Latitudes (Hardcover) | Michael Crichton | Harper | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 6 | U Is For Undertow (Hardcover) | Sue Grafton | Putnam Adult | 01-Dec-2009 |
| 7 | Ford County (Hardcover) | John Grisham | Doubleday Books | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 8 | The Shack (Trade Paperback) | William P. Young | Windblown Media | 01-Jul-2008 |
| 9 | The Last Song (Hardcover) | Nicholas Sparks | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 10 | The Associate (Mass Market Paperback) | John Grisham | Dell Publishing Company | 01-Sep-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
November 9, 2009 – November 15, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNDER THE DOME | STEPHEN KING | SCRIBNER BOOK COMPANY | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 2 | FORD COUNTY | John Grisham | Doubleday Books | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 3 | THE LOST SYMBOL | DAN BROWN | Doubleday Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 4 | BED OF ROSES | NORA ROBERTS | BERKLEY PUBLISHING GROUP | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 5 | SAY YOU’RE ONE OF THEM | UWEM AKPAN | BACK BAY BOOKS | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 6 | THE HELP | KATHRYN STOCKETT | PUTNAM ADULT | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 7 | PUSH | SAPPHIRE | VINTAGE BOOKS USA | 01-Apr-1997 |
| 8 | TRUE BLUE | DAVID BALDACCI | GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 9 | THE ASSOCIATE | John Grisham | DELL PUBLISHING COMPANY | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 10 | THE LACUNA | BARBARA KINGSOLVER | HARPER | 01-Nov-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Audio Books
November 9, 2009 – November 15, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD COUNTY | JOHN GRISHAM | RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 2 | IT’S YOUR TIME: ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH, ACCOMPLISH YOUR DREAMS, AND INCREASE IN GOD’S FAVOR | JOEL OSTEEN | SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIO | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 3 | DIVINE SOUL MIND BODY HEALING AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM | ZHI GANG SHA | SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIO | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 4 | The Lost Symbol [Unabridged] | DAN BROWN | RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 5 | TRUE BLUE | DAVID BALDACCI | Hachette Audio | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 6 | The Lost Symbol [Unabridged] | DAN BROWN | RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | UNDER THE DOME | STEPHEN KING | SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIO | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 8 | WHAT THE DOG SAW: AND OTHER ADVENTURES | MALCOLM GLADWELL | Hachette Audio | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 9 | ARGUING WITH IDIOTS: HOW TO STOP SMALL MINDS AND BIG GOVERNMENT | GLENN BECK | SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIO | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 10 | THE SCARPETTA FACTOR | PATRICIA D. CORNWELL | PENGIUN AUDIOBOOKS | 01-Oct-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non-Fiction
November 9, 2009 – November 15, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPEN: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY | ANDRE AGASSI | KNOPF PUBLISHING GROUP | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 2 | HAVE A LITTLE FAITH: A TRUE STORY | MITCH ALBOM | HYPERION BOOKS | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 3 | A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS: TWELVE STORIES THAT CELEBRATE THE TRUE HOLIDAY SPIRIT | MIKE HUCKABEE | SENTINEL | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 4 | IT’S YOUR TIME: ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH, ACCOMPLISH YOUR DREAMS, AND INCREASE IN GOD’S FAVOR | JOEL OSTEEN | Free Press | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 5 | SUPERFREAKONOMICS: GLOBAL COOLING, PATRIOTIC PROSTITUTES, AND WHY SUICIDE BOMBERS SHOULD BUYLIFE INSURANCE | STEVEN D. LEVITT | WILLIAM MORROW & COMPANY | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 6 | WHAT THE DOG SAW: AND OTHER ADVENTURES | MALCOLM GLADWELL | LITTLE BROWN AND COMPANY | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 7 | THE BLIND SIDE | MICHAEL LEWIS | W.W. NORTAN & COMPANY | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 8 | ARGUING WITH IDIOTS: HOW TO STOP SMALL MINDS AND BIG GOVERNMENT | GLENN BECK | THRESHOLD EDITIONS | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 9 | GUINESS WORLD RECORDS 2010 | GUINESS WORLD RECORDS | GUINESS MEDIA | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 10 | LAST WORDS | GEORGE CARLIN | Free Press | 01-Nov-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non Fiction
October 26, 2009 – November 1, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have a Little Faith: A True Story (Hardcover) | Mitch Albom | Hyperion Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 2 | The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy (Hardcover) | Bill Simmons | ESPN Video | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 3 | SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance (Hardcover) | Steven D. Levitt | William Morrow & Company | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 4 | What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures (Hardcover) | Malcolm Gladwell | Little Brown And Company | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 5 | The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (Hardcover) | Ree Drummond | William Morrow Cookbooks | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 6 | Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government (Hardcover) | Glenn Beck | Threshold Editions | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer–And How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place (Hardcover) | Suzanne Somers | Crown Publishing Group (NY) | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 8 | Guinness World Records 2010 (Hardcover) | Guinness World Records | Guinness Media | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 9 | True Compass: A Memoir (Hardcover) | Edward M. Kennedy | Twelve | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 10 | Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters (Hardcover) | Chesley B. Sullenberger | William Morrow & Company | 01-Oct-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
October 26, 2009 – November 1, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bed Of Roses (Trade Paperback) | Nora Roberts | Berkley Publishing Group | 01-Nov-2009 |
| 2 | The Gathering Storm (Hardcover) | Robert Jordan | Tor Books | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 3 | The Lost Symbol (Hardcover) | Dan Brown | Doubleday Books | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 4 | True Blue (Hardcover) | David Baldacci | Grand Central Publishing | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 5 | The Scarpetta Factor (Hardcover) | Patricia D. Cornwell | Putnam Adult | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 6 | The Associate (Mass Market Paperback) | John Grisham | Dell Publishing Company | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | Pursuit Of Honor (Hardcover) | Vince Flynn | Atria Books | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 8 | Last Night In Twisted River (Hardcover) | John Irving | Random House | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 9 | Cross Country (Mass Market Paperback) | James Patterson | Vision | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 10 | The Help (Hardcover) | Kathryn Stockett | Putnam Adult | 01-Feb-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Audio Books
October 26, 2009 – November 1, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Symbol [Unabridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 2 | The Scarpetta Factor | Patricia D. Cornwell | Penguin Audiobooks | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 3 | True Blue | David Baldacci | Hachette Audio | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 4 | Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government | Glenn Beck | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 5 | Nine Dragons | Michael Connelly | Hachette Audio | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 6 | The Gathering Storm [Unabridged] | Robert Jordan | Macmillan Audio | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 7 | The Lost Symbol [Abridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures | Malcolm Gladwell | Hachette Audio | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 9 | Have a Little Faith: A True Story | Mitch Albom | Hyperion | 01-Oct-2009 |
| 10 | SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance | Steven D. Levitt | HarperAudio | 01-Nov-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non Fiction
September 14 – September 20, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | True Compass: A Memoir (Hardcover) | Edward M. Kennedy | Hachette Book Group | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 2 | Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey Of Pat Tillman (Hardcover) | Jon Krakauer | Random House | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 3 | What Happy Working Mothers Know: How New Findings In Positive Psychology Can Lead To A Healthy And Happy Work/Life Balance | Cathy L. Greenberg | John Wiley & Sons | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 4 | Glenn Beck’s Common Sense: The Case Against An Out-Of-Control Government, Inspired By Thomas Paine (Trade Paperback) | Glen Beck | Simon & Schuster | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 5 | Mastering The Art Of French Cooking (Hardcover) | Julia Child | Random House | 01-Oct-2001 |
| 6 | Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According To Kathy Griffin (Hardcover) | Kathy Griffin | Random House | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | Culture Of Corruption: Obama And His Team Of Tax Cheats, Crooks, And Cronies (Hardcover) | Michelle Malkin | Perseus | 01-Aug-2009 |
| 8 | Guinness World Records 2010 (Hardcover) | Guinness World Records | Hachette Book Group | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 9 | The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan For Financial Fitness (Hardcover) | Dave Ramsey | Thomas Nelson, Inc. | 01-Feb-2007 |
| 10 | The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd Edition (Trade Paperback) | The College Board | Macmillan | 01-Jul-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
September 14 – September 20, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Symbol (Hardcover) | Dan Brown | Random House | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 2 | The Last Song (Hardcover) | Nicholas Sparks | Hachette Book Group | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 3 | The Time Traveler’s Wife (Trade Paperback) | Audrey Niffenegger | Houghton Mifflin | 01-Jul-2004 |
| 4 | The Shack (Trade Paperback) | William P. Young | Hachette Book Group | 01-Jul-2008 |
| 5 | Scarpetta (Mass Market Paperback) | Patricia D. Cornwell | Penguin Group USA | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 6 | Handle With Care (Trade Paperback) | Jodi Picoult | Simon & Schuster | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | Alex Cross’s Trial (Hardcover) | James Patterson | Hachette Book Group | 01-Aug-2009 |
| 8 | The Help (Hardcover) | Kathryn Stockett | Penguin Group USA | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 9 | Divine Justice (Mass Market Paperback) | David Baldacci | Hachette Book Group | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 10 | South Of Broad (Hardcover) | Pat Conroy | Random House | 01-Aug-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Audio Books
September 14 – September 20, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Symbol [Unabridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 2 | The Lost Symbol [Abridged] | Dan Brown | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 3 | True Compass: A Memoir | Edward M. Kennedy | Hachette Audio | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 4 | Alex Cross’s Trial | James Patterson | Hachette Audio | 01-Aug-2009 |
| 5 | The Vortex: Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships | Esther Hicks | Hay House | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 6 | The Secret [Unabridged] | Rhonda Byrne | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Nov-2006 |
| 7 | Spartan Gold | Clive Cussler | Penguin Audiobooks | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 7 | A Bold Fresh Piece Of Humanity | Bill O’Reilly | Random House Audio | 01-Sep-2008 |
| 9 | The Shack | William P. Young | Oasis Audio | 01-Jun-2008 |
| 10 | Excuses Begone!: How To Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits | Wayne W. Dyer | Hay House | 01-May-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Non Fiction
July 20, 2009 – July 26, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Beck’s Common Sense: The Case Against An Out-Of-Control Government, Inspired By Thomas Paine | Glen Beck | Simon & Schuster | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 2 | Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously | Julie Powell | Hachette | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 3 | Pride And Prejudice And Zombies | Seth Grahame-Smith | Chronicle Books | 01-Apr-2009 |
| 4 | Three Cups Of Tea: One Man’s Mission To Promote Peace… One School At A Time | Greg Mortenson | Penguin Books | 01-Feb-2007 |
| 5 | Liberty And Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto | Mark R. Levin | Simon & Schuster | 01-Mar-2009 |
| 6 | Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson | Ian Halperin | Simon & Schuster | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 7 | Outliers: The Story Of Success | Malcolm Gladwell | Hachette | 01-Nov-2008 |
| 8 | Catastrophe | Dick Morris | Harpercollins Publishers | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 9 | Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! | Jillian Michaels | Random House | 01-Apr-2009 |
| 10 | Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, And Commitment | Steve Harvey | Harpercollins Publishers | 01-Feb-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Book Sales – Adult Fiction
July 20, 2009 – July 26, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Time Traveler’s Wife | Audrey Niffenegger | Houghton Mifflin | 01-Jul-2004 |
| 2 | Smoke Screen | Sandra Brown | Simon & Schuster | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 3 | The Defector | Daniel Silva | Penguin Books | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 4 | The Shack | William P. Young | Hachette Book Group | 01-Jul-2008 |
| 5 | Best Friends Forever | Jennifer Weiner | Simon & Schuster | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 6 | The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo | Stieg Larsson | Random House | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 7 | The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society | Mary Ann Shaffer | Random House | 01-May-2009 |
| 8 | Swimsuit | James Patterson | Hachette Book Group | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 9 | Twenties Girl | Sophie Kinsella | Random House | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 10 | Tailspin | Catherine Coulter | Penguin Books | 01-Jul-2009 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
Top 10 Audio Books
July 20, 2009 – July 26, 2009
| Rank | Title | Author | Publisher | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Beck’S Common Sense: The Case Against An Out-Of-Control Government, Inspired By Thomas Paine | Glen Beck | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 2 | The Defector | Daniel Silva | Brilliance Audio | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 3 | Swimsuit | James Patterson | Hachette Book Group | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 4 | The Secret [Unabridged] | Rhonda Byrne | Simon & Schuster Audio | 01-Nov-2006 |
| 5 | Excuses Begone!: How To Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits | Wayne W. Dyer | Hay House | 01-May-2009 |
| 6 | Remember Me? [Abridged] | Sophie Kinsella | Random House Audio | 01-Dec-2008 |
| 7 | Black Hills | Nora Roberts | Brilliance Audio | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 8 | The Shack | William P. Young | Oasis Audio | 01-Jun-2008 |
| 9 | Finger Lickin’ Fifteen [Unabridged] | Janet Evanovich | Macmillan Audio | 01-Jun-2009 |
| 10 | Compulsion [Abridged] | Jonathan Kellerman | Random House Audio | 01-Dec-2008 |
Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart, Sam’s, BJ’s, or libraries.
