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The New York Times Bestseller List
January 18th, 2009

Hardcover Fiction

1. PLUM SPOOKY, by Janet Evanovich.  The bounty hunter Stephanie Plum hunts an evil genius and his sidekick, who are hiding in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens.
2. THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer. Aliens have taken control of the minds and bodies of most human beings, but one woman won’t surrender.
3. BLACK OPS, by W. E.B. Griffin.  An Army officer and special presidential agent is targeted for death — but by whom?
4. SCARPETTA, by Patricia Cornwell. The forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta takes an assignment in New York City.
5. THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, by David Wroblewski. A young mute takes refuge with three dogs in the Wisconsin woods after his father’s death
   

Hardcover Nonfiction

1. OUTLIERS, by Malcolm Gladwell.  Why some people succeed — it has to do with luck and opportunities as well as talent — from the author of “Blink” and “The Tipping Point.”
2. GUILTY, by Ann Coulter. The columnist argues that liberals victimize everyone else by pretending to be victims themselves.
3. DEWEY, by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter. The kitten left freezing in the returned-book slot of an Iowa public library, and his rise to fame.
4. AMERICAN LION, by Jon Meacham.  Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, in the White House, by the editor of Newsweek.
5. TOO FAT TO FISH, by Artie Lange with Anthony Bozza.  Humorous memories from the comedian, a member of the cast of “The Howard Stern Show.”

Paperback Trade Fiction

1. THE SHACK, by William P. Young. A man whose daughter was abducted is invited to an isolated shack, apparently by God.
2. SUNDAYS AT TIFFANY’S, by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.  A woman finds an unexpected love.
3. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS, by Khaled Hosseini. A friendship between two women in Afghanistan against the backdrop of 30 years of war.
4. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, by Richard Yates.  Frank and April Wheeler, a beautiful young couple living in 1950s America, see their supposedly perfect life come undone.
5. STILL ALICE, by Lisa Genova.  A 50-year-old Harvard professor is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Paperback Mass-Market Fiction

1. THE APPEAL, by John Grisham.  Political and legal intrigue ensue when a Mississippi court decides against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste.
2. MARRIED IN SEATTLE, by Debbie Macomber.  A reissue of “First Comes Marriage” (1991) and “Wanted: Perfect Partner”(1995).
3. PLUM LUCKY, by Janet Evanovich. Stephanie’s grandmother finds a bag of cash and goes to Atlantic City, pursued by the money’s owner.
4. SHADOW MUSIC, by Julie Garwood. A romance set in medieval Scotland.
5. THE FIRST PATIENT, by Michael Palmer.  When he becomes doctor to his friend the president, a physician discovers a deadly conspiracy.

Paperback Non-Fiction

1. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan. Lessons learned from a neurotic dog.
2. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. A former climber builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
3. DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, by Barack Obama. The senator on life as the son of a black African father and a white American mother.
4. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama. The Illinois senator asks Americans to move beyond political divisions.
5. TEAM OF RIVALS, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The political genius of Abraham Lincoln.

Hardcover Advice

1. THE POWER OF SOUL, by Zhi Gang Sha. Applying the soul’s power for healing, the prevention of illness, rejuvenation and enlightenment.
2. THE LAST LECTURE, by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow. After learning he has terminal cancer, a Carnegie Mellon professor shares his thoughts on the importance of “seizing every moment.”
3. FLAT BELLY DIET!, by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass.  Nutrition advice and workout tips from the editors of Prevention magazine.
4. THE ULTRAMIND SOLUTION, by Mark Hyman. How to pinpoint underlying biological problems to improve brain performance and allay depression, anxiety and more.
5. THE BEST LIFE DIET COOKBOOK, by Bob Greene.  More than 175 recipes for eating well while shedding pounds.

Paperback Advice

1. SUZE ORMAN’S 2009 ACTION PLAN, by Suze Orman. Managing your money in hard times.
2. TWILIGHT, by Mark Cotta Vaz.  A behind-the-scenes look at the film based on the vampire romance for young adults by Stephenie Meyer.
3. THE BEST LIFE DIET, by Bob Greene. Foreword by Oprah Winfrey.  A revised and updated plan for losing weight and keeping it off, from Winfrey’s personal trainer.
4. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel.  Advice for parents-to-be.
5. SKINNY BITCH, by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.  Vegan diet advice from the world of modeling.

Children’s Picture Books

1. GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder.  Animals seem to move when you flip the page. (Ages 4 to 8 )
2. SWING!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. Athletic children seem to move when you flip the page. (Ages 4 to
3. BARACK OBAMA: SON OF PROMISE, CHILD OF HOPE, by Nikki Grimes. Illustrated by Bryan Collier.  Yes, he can; a children’s biography of the president-elect. (Ages 5 to 10)
4. NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED, written and illustrated by Mo Willems.  This rodent is an individualist, a secret one, till word gets out. (Ages 3 and up)
5. TEN LITTLE FINGERS AND TEN LITTLE TOES, by Mem Fox. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.  A celebration of fingers, toes and love. (Ages 4 to

Children’s Chapter Books

1. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. The travails of adolescence, in cartoons. (Ages 9 to 12)
2. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. How Greg embarrassed himself on his summer vacation (ask his older brother, Rodrick); a sequel to “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” (Ages 9 to 12)
3. THE 39 CLUES:ONE FALSE NOTE, by Gordon Korman.  A sequel to “The Maze of Bones.” (Ages 8 to 12)
4. THE 39 CLUES: THE MAZE OF BONES, by Rick Riordan. A brother and sister seek the source of their family’s power. (Ages 8 to 12)
5. THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins.  In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)

Children’s Paperback Books

1. THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, by Kate DiCamillo. Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering. A mouse, a rat and a girl on a magic trip. (Ages 10 and up)
2. THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak. A girl saves books from Nazi burning and shares them with a Jewish man in hiding. (Ages 14 and up)
3. PRIVILEGE, by Kate Brian.  A prep school girl lands in prison.
4. THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS, by John Boyne.  A boy’s innocence is eroded in evil times. (Ages 12 and up)
5. BARACK OBAMA: UNITED STATES PRESIDENT, by Roberta Edwards. Illustrated by Ken Call.The political journey of the “skinny kid” continues. (Ages 6 to

Children’s Series Books

1. THE TWILIGHT SERIES, by Stephenie Meyer. Vampires and werewolves in high school. (Ages 12 and up)
2. HARRY POTTER, by J. K. Rowling.  A young wizard hones his skills while fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)
3. HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast.  Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)
4. INKHEART, by Cornelia Funke.  The characters of a book come to life and ensnare its readers. (Ages 10 and up)
5. INHERITANCE, by Christopher Paolini. A teenager and his dragon learn the secrets of a fantasy world. (Ages 12 and up)

Source: The New York Times Best Seller List

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