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The New York Times Bestseller List
February 1st, 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. 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.
4. AGINCOURT, by Bernard Cornwell. An English archer with a complicated past joins Henry V at the famous battle against the French in 1415.
5. BLACK OPS, by W. E.B. Griffin.  An Army officer and special presidential agent is targeted for death — but by whom?
   

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. WHY WE SUCK, by Denis Leary. Sardonic essays from the actor and comedian, currently the co-creator and star of the TV series “Rescue Me.”
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. THE READER, by Bernhard Schlink. A German high school student falls in love with a former Auschwitz employee.
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. PEOPLE OF THE BOOK, by Geraldine Brooks.  An expert unlocks the secrets of a rare manuscript.

Paperback Mass-Market Fiction

1. KISS OF A DEMON KING, by Kresley Cole. A ruthless warrior and an evil beauty engage in a smoldering relationship; part of the Immortals After Dark series.
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. 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. PLUM LUCKY, by Janet Evanovich. Stephanie’s grandmother finds a bag of cash and goes to Atlantic City, pursued by the money’s owner.
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. 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. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama.  Obama asks Americans to move beyond political divisions. First Chapter
3. TEAM OF RIVALS, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The political genius of Abraham Lincoln.
4. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. A former climber builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
5. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan.  Lessons learned from a neurotic dog.

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. WHAT’S AGE GOT TO DO WITH IT?, by Robin McGraw. Advice for women on staying healthy and happy, from the wife of the talk-show host Dr. Phil McGraw.
3. FLAT BELLY DIET!, by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass.  Nutrition advice and workout tips from the editors of Prevention magazine.
4. THE SECRET, by Rhonda Byrne.  The law of attraction as a key to getting what you want.
5. HIGH VOLTAGE TATTOO, by Kat Von D.  A chronicle of tattoo culture, by the star of “LA Ink” on the Learning Channel.

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. HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU, by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo.  How a woman can tell when a relationship is going nowhere.
4. 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. LISTEN TO THE WIND: THE STORY OF DR. GREG AND THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth.  A school grows in Pakistan.
3. CHANGE HAS COME, with words by Barack Obama. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson..  Drawings inspired by the 44th president. (All ages)
4. WABI SABI, by Mark Reibstein. Illustrated by Ed Young. Wabi Sabi the cat seeks the meaning of her name. (Ages 4 to
5. SWING!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder.  Athletic children seem to move when you flip the page. (Ages 4 to

Children’s Chapter Books

1. THE 39 CLUES:ONE FALSE NOTE, by Gordon Korman.  A sequel to “The Maze of Bones.” (Ages 8 to 12)
2. 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 HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins.  In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)
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 GRAVEYARD BOOK, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Dave McKean.  To avoid a killer, a boy lives in a cemetery. (Ages 10 and up)

Children’s Paperback Books

1. THREE CUPS OF TEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.  A former climber builds schools in Pakistani and Afghan villages. (Ages 9 to 12)
2. 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)
3. BARACK OBAMA: AN AMERICAN STORY, by Roberta Edwards. Illustrated by Ken Call.  A biography of the “skinny kid” president. (Ages 7 to 9)
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 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)

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. INKHEART, by Cornelia Funke.  The characters of a book come to life and ensnare its readers. (Ages 10 and up)
4. HARRY POTTER, by J. K. Rowling.  A young wizard hones his skills while fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)
5. HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast.  Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)

Source: The New York Times Best Seller List

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