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The New York Times Bestseller List
January 25th, 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. MOUNTING FEARS, by Stuart Woods. In the weeks before an election, a president must deal with crises ranging fom loose nukes in Pakistan to the reappearance of a rogue C.I.A. agent to a threatened sex scandal.
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. 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.”
5. AMERICAN LION, by Jon Meacham.  Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, in the White House, by the editor of Newsweek.

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. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, by Richard Yates.  Frank and April Wheeler, a beautiful young couple living in 1950s America, see their supposedly perfect life come undone.
4. THE READER, by Bernhard Schlink. A German high school student falls in love with a former Auschwitz employee.
5. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS, by Khaled Hosseini. A friendship between two women in Afghanistan against the backdrop of 30 years of war.

Paperback Mass-Market Fiction

1. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, by Richard Yates.  Frank and April Wheeler, a beautiful young couple living in 1950s America, see their supposedly perfect life come undone.
2. THE APPEAL, by John Grisham. Political and legal intrigue ensue when a Mississippi court rules against a company accused of dumping toxic waste.
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. THE FIRST PATIENT, by Michael Palmer.  When he becomes doctor to his friend the president, a physician discovers a deadly conspiracy.
5. MARRIED IN SEATTLE, by Debbie Macomber.  A reissue of “First Comes Marriage” (1991) and “Wanted: Perfect Partner”(1995).

Paperback Non-Fiction

1. DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, by Barack Obama. The senator on life as the son of a black African father and a white American mother.
2. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan. Lessons learned from a neurotic dog.
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. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. A former climber builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
5. I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL, by Tucker Max.  Life as a self-­absorbed, drunken womanizer.

Hardcover Advice

1. 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.”
2. THE POWER OF SOUL, by Zhi Gang Sha. Applying the soul’s power for healing, the prevention of illness, rejuvenation and enlightenment.
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 SECRET, by Rhonda Byrne.  The law of attraction as a key to getting what you want.

Paperback Advice

1. SUZE ORMAN’S 2009 ACTION PLAN, by Suze Orman. Managing your money in hard times.
2. BROKEN OPEN, by Elizabeth Lesser.  Turning difficult experiences — illness, divorce, loss of a job, loss of a loved one — into opportunities for growth.
3. TWILIGHT, by Mark Cotta Vaz.  A behind-the-scenes look at the film based on the vampire romance for young adults by Stephenie Meyer.
4. SKINNY BITCH, by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.  Vegan diet advice from the world of modeling.
5. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel.  Advice for parents-to-be.

Children’s Picture Books

1. 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)
2. WABI SABI, by Mark Reibstein. Illustrated by Ed Young. Wabi Sabi the cat seeks the meaning of her name. (Ages 4 to
3. BARACK, by Jonah Winter. Illustrated by Ag Ford.  The Obama story. (Ages 4 to 7)
4. GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder.  Animals seem to move when you flip the page. (Ages 4 to 8 )
5. 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)

Children’s Chapter Books

1. 3 WILLOWS, by Ann Brashares. A new Sisterhood introduces Polly, Jo and Ama, three girls experiencing major change during their last summer before high school starts. (Ages 12 and up)
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)
6. THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, by Jay Asher.Before committing suicide a girl sends explanatory audiotapes to 13 people. (Ages 14 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. BARACK OBAMA: UNITED STATES PRESIDENT, by Roberta Edwards. Illustrated by Ken Call.The political journey of the “skinny kid” continues. (Ages 6 to
4. BARACK OBAMA: UNITED STATES PRESIDENT, by Roberta Edwards. Illustrated by Ken Call. The political journey of the “skinny kid” continues. (Ages 6 to
5. THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS, by John Boyne.  A boy’s innocence is eroded in evil times. (Ages 12 and up)

Children’s Series Books

1. THE TWILIGHT SERIES, by Stephenie Meyer. Vampires and werewolves in high school. (Ages 12 and up)
2. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney.  A boy records the hazards of adolescent life. (Ages 9 to 12)
3. HARRY POTTER, by J. K. Rowling.  A young wizard hones his skills while fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)
4. HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast.  Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)
5. INKHEART, by Cornelia Funke.  The characters of a book come to life and ensnare its readers. (Ages 10 and up)

Source: The New York Times Best Seller List

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