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The New York Times Bestseller List
February 14, 2010

Hardcover Fiction

1. WORST CASE, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.  A New York detective raising 10 children alone investigates a string of kidnappings and killings of teenagers by a villain with unusual motives.
2. THE HELP, by Kathryn Stockett. A young white woman and two black maids in 1960s ­Mississippi.
3. FLIRT, by Laurell K. Hamilton. Anita Blake, vampire hunter, and the males in her life; the 18th book in the series.
4. WINTER GARDEN, by Kristin Hannah. After their father’s death, two sisters must cooperate to run his apple orchard and care for their difficult mother.
5. THE LOST SYMBOL, by Dan Brown.  Robert Langdon among the Masons.

Hardcover Nonfiction

1. GAME CHANGE, by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin.  Behind the scenes at the 2008 election with Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, John and Elizabeth Edwards, John McCain and Sarah Palin.
2. THE POLITICIAN, by Andrew Young.  A tell-all by John Edwards’s closest aide.
3. ON THE BRINK, by Henry M. Paulson Jr..  The Treasury secretary during the autumn of 2008 describes the decisions that were made during the financial meltdown.
4. I AM OZZY, by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres. Recollections of heavy metal’s “Prince of Darkness.”.
5. THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS, by Rebecca Skloot.  Race, poverty and science intertwine in the story of the woman whose cancer cells were cultured without her permission in 1951 and have supported a mountain of research undertaken since then

Paperback Trade Fiction

1. A RELIABLE WIFE, by Robert Goolrick.  Complications ensue when a wealthy Wisconsin widower in 1907 advertises for a wife.
2. THE LAST SONG, by Nicholas Sparks. A 17-year-old spends the summer with her father in North Carolina and finds many kinds of love.
3. DEAR JOHN, by Nicholas Sparks. (An unlikely romance between a soldier and an idealistic young woman is tested after 9/11.
4. THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, by Stieg Larsson.  A hacker and a journalist investigate the disappearance of a Swedish heiress.
5. THE LOVELY BONES, by Alice Sebold. (A girl looks down from heaven as she describes the aftermath of her kidnapping and murder.

Paperback Mass-Market Fiction

1. DEAR JOHN, by Nicholas Sparks.  An unlikely romance between a soldier and an idealistic young woman is tested after 9/11.
2. HOT ROCKS, by Nora Roberts. In this novel, previously published in “Remember When” (2003), the owner of an antiques shop is chased by an enigmatic stranger.
3. TATE, by Linda Lael Miller.  Tate McKettrick, divorced dad and ranch man, reunites with his high school sweetheart.
4. THE SCARECROW, by Michael Connelly.  A Los Angeles Times reporter tracks a devious killer.
5. THE LOVELY BONES, by Alice Sebold. A girl looks down from heaven as she describes the aftermath of her kidnapping and murder.

Paperback Non-Fiction

1. THE LOST CITY OF Z, by David Grann. A New Yorker writer searches for a British explorer who was lost in the Amazon in 1925
2. THE BLIND SIDE, by Michael Lewis.  The evolving business of football, viewed through the rise of the left tackle Michael Oher.
3. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. A former climber builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
4. A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, by Howard Zinn. An account from the point of view of women, African-Americans and others who are often marginalized.
5. ARE YOU THERE, VODKA? IT’S ME, CHELSEA, by Chelsea Handler.  Humorous personal essays from the comedian.

Hardcover Advice

1. THE KIND DIET, by Alicia Silverstone.  The actress’’s recipes and insights for going meat- and dairy-free.
2. MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING, VOL. 1, by Julia Child, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle.  A reissue of the book that started Julia Child’s career.
3. THE HAPPINESS PROJECT, by Gretchen Rubin.  A year spent focusing on the things that really matter.
4. SO LONG, INSECURITY, by Beth Moore.  The Bible instructor shares her insights for boosting women’’s self-confidence.
5. ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A MAN, by Steve Harvey with Denene Millner.  Tips on relationships from the comedian and host of “The Steve Harvey Morning Show.”

Paperback Advice

1. FOOD RULES, by Michael Pollan.  A manual for healthy eating, from the author of “The Omnivore’’s Dilemma.”
2. THE BELLY FAT CURE, by Jorge Cruise.  Do-over recipes using the “Carb Swap System” steer you away from foods full of hidden sweeteners and processed carbohydrates.
3. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel.  Advice for parents-to-be.
4. COOK THIS, NOT THAT!, by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. Saving calories by cooking “restaurant” offerings at home.
5. THE LOVE DARE, by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough.  A 40-day challenge for spouses who want to practice unconditional love.

Children’s Picture Books

1. THE LION AND THE MOUSE, by Jerry Pinkney.  A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 4 to
2. ALL THE WORLD, by Liz Garton Scanlon. Illustrated by Marla Frazee. A day in the life of a multicultural family. (Ages 4 to
3. RED SINGS FROM TREETOPS, by Joyce Sidman. Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski. The seasons, in colors. (Ages 4 to
4. LISTEN TO THE WIND: THE STORY OF DR. GREG AND “THREE CUPS OF TEA”, by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth. Illustrated by Susan L. Roth..  A school grows in Pakistan. (Ages 4 to
5. AMELIA BEDELIA’S FIRST VALENTINE, by Herman Parish. Illustrated by Lynne Avril.  Hearts abound, on sleeves, cards and French fries. (Ages 4 to

Children’s Chapter Books

1. SWEET LITTLE LIES, by Lauren Conrad.  The heroines of ”L.A. Candy” in a new Hollywood story. (Ages 14 and up)
2. PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (THE ULTIMATE GUIDE), written by Mary-Jane Knight. Designed by Philip Chidlow. Gods, beasts and tips for children with one immortal parent, based on the series by Rick Riordan. (Ages 10 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. FALLEN, by Lauren Kate.  Thwarted love among misfits at a boarding school in Savannah, Ga. (Ages 12 and up)
5. CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins.The protagonist of “The Hunger Games” returns. (Ages 12 and up)

Children’s Paperback Books

1. 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)
2. L.A. CANDY, by Lauren Conrad.  Excitement in TV land by someone who has been there. (Ages 14 and up)
3. 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)
4. THIRST NO. 2: PHANTOM, EVIL THIRST, CREATURES OF FOREVER, by Christopher Pike. A girl struggles with her dreamed-of transition from undead to mortal. (Ages 14 and up)
5. THIRST NO. 1, by Christopher Pike.  A reissue of “The Last Vampire” (1994), “Black Blood” (1994) and “Red Dice” (1995). (Ages 14 and up)

Children’s Series Books

1. PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan.  Battling mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)
2. THE TWILIGHT SERIES, by Stephenie Meyer. Vampires and werewolves in high school. (Ages 12 and up)
3. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney.  A boy records the hazards of adolescent life. (Ages 9 to 12)
4. THE 39 CLUES, by various authors.  A brother and sister travel the world in search of the key to their family’s power. (Ages 9 to 12)
5. HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)

Hardcover Graphic Books

1. DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD, by Robin Furth and Peter David.  This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. Has Roland committed the worst crime of all?
2. THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible.
3. BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland.  This critically acclaimed story from 1988 offers a possible origin for the Joker.
4. THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins. This collected edition reprints the first mini-series devoted to the comic book version of Stephen King’s novel, “The Stand.”
5. DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME, by Robin Furth and Peter David.  This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. The Big Coffin Hunters are in pursuit of Roland

Paperback Graphic Books

1. THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 11, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. The road to Washington is filled with many dangers for Rick and his band of refugees. To say anything more will ruin the story.
2. MAUS: A SURVIVOR’S TALE, VOL. 1, by Art Spiegelman. The author tells the story of his father, a Holocaust survivor, in a critically-acclaimed tale where Jewish people are mice and Germans are cats.
3. THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE: RECORDED ATTACKS, by Max Brooks. If you want to survive a zombie attack, there may be no better way than to see how past cultures have done it.
4. WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.
5. WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore.  The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies continues.

Manga

1. NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto.  Naurto learns more secrets from his past and moves closer to discovering the identity of his nemesis, Pain.
2. VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 9, by Matsuri Hino. Cross Academy has day and evening students, but the latter have a secret: they are vampires.
3. BLACK BIRD, VOL. 3, by Kanoko Sakurakoji.  Misao Harada can see into a magical realm where she is the bride demon of prophecy. How will she survive the pursuit of demons who want the power in her blood?
4. BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 1, by Yana Toboso.  Sebastian is a loyal butler who moves easily from dinner parties to the underworld. Is he too good to be true? Is he even human?
5. YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 3, by Kazuki Takahashi and Akira Ito. When the follower of an old enemy returns to take revenge, Yugi Mutou must duel to save a friend’s life.

Source: The New York Times Best Seller List

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