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The New York Times Bestseller List
February 8th, 2009

Hardcover Fiction

1. THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham.  An idealistic law-school graduate is forced to take a job at a large, brutalizing law firm.
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. 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.
5. WHAT I DID FOR LOVE, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.  A former sitcom star, abandoned by her husband, elopes with her former co-star, who treats her badly.

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. A SLOBBERING LOVE AFFAIR, by Bernard Goldberg. The mainstream media’s partisan support for Obama, from a Fox News media analyst.
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. GUILTY, by Ann Coulter. The columnist argues that liberals victimize everyone else by pretending to be victims themselves.
5. NEXT 100 YEARS, by George Friedman.  A forecast of future wars and changes in nations’ economic and political power.

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. THE READER, by Bernhard Schlink. A German high school student falls in love with a former Auschwitz employee.
3. SUNDAYS AT TIFFANY’S, by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.  A woman finds an unexpected love.
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. FIRESIDE, by Susan Wiggs. At a winter retreat, romance blooms between an aspiring baseball pro and the woman hired to smooth his media image.
2. MONTANA CREEDS: Logan, by Linda Lael Miller. In this first book of a trilogy, a lawer-­cowboy returns home to Montana to restore the family ranch and find love.
3. THE APPEAL, by John Grisham. Political and legal intrigue ensue when a Mississippi court rules against a company accused of dumping toxic waste.
4. MY MAN, MICHAEL, by Lori Foster.  A captivating woman challenges an extreme fighting champion, injured in a car accident, to heal.
5. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, by Richard Yates.  Frank and April Wheeler, a beautiful young couple living in 1950s America, see their supposedly perfect life come undone.

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. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. A former climber builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
4. TEAM OF RIVALS, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The political genius of Abraham Lincoln.
5. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan.  Lessons learned from a neurotic dog.

Hardcover Advice

1. ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A MAN, by Steve Harvey.  Relationship tips from the comedian and host of “The Steve Harvey Morning Show.”
2. UNCOMMON, by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker.  The former coach of the Indianapolis Colts discourses on living “a life of significance.”
3. 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.”
4. FLAT BELLY DIET!, by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass.  Nutrition advice and workout tips from the editors of Prevention magazine.
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. THE LOVE DARE, by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough.  A 40-day challenge for spouses to practice unconditional love.
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.
5. BROKEN OPEN, by Elizabeth Lesser.  Turning difficult experiences — illness, divorce, loss of a job, loss of a loved one — into opportunities for growth.

Children’s Picture Books

1. 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.
2. 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)
3. CHANGE HAS COME, with words by Barack Obama. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson..  Drawings inspired by the 44th president. (All ages)
4. GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder.  Animals seem to move when you flip the page. (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 GRAVEYARD BOOK, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Dave McKean.  To avoid a killer, a boy lives in a cemetery. (Ages 10 and up)
2. SCAT, by Carl Hiaasen. An eco-mystery, with a dismal swamp and characters who are not always what they seem. (Ages 9 to 12)
3. THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins.  In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV.
4. 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) (Ages 12 and up)
5. 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)

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. 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)
4. CORALINE, by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Dave McKean.  A movie tie-in. (Ages 9 to 12)
5. BARACK OBAMA: AN AMERICAN STORY, by Roberta Edwards. Illustrated by Ken Call.  A biography of the “skinny kid” president. (Ages 7 to 9)

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. HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast.  Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)
5. HARRY POTTER, by J. K. Rowling.  A young wizard hones his skills while fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

Source: The New York Times Best Seller List

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