1. An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
2. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
3. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
4. Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy
Jack Ryan Jr. and his colleagues are on the trail of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
7. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to the crime for which another man is about to be executed.
8. Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon
The lives and schemes of characters at small-time horseracing track in 1970s West Virginia.
9. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
10. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
Five families struggle against the events of World War I.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List: Fiction--January 2, 2011
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List: Non-Fiction--January 2, 2011
1. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
2. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
3. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
4. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
5. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
6. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
7. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
8. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
9. The Wave by Susan Casey
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
10. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2011
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
2. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
3. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
4. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
5. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
6. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
7. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
8. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
9. The Wave by Susan Casey
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
10. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2011
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Los Angeles Times Fiction Bestseller List--December 26, 2010
1. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
2. An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
3. Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy
Jack Ryan Jr. and his colleagues are on the trail of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
4. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
6. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to the crime for which another man is about to be executed.
7. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
8. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
9. Of Love and Evil by Anne Rice
A reformed assassin seeks atonement in this metaphysical thriller set in present day and 15th century Rome.
10. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
2. An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
3. Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy
Jack Ryan Jr. and his colleagues are on the trail of the world's most dangerous terrorist.
4. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
6. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to the crime for which another man is about to be executed.
7. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
8. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
9. Of Love and Evil by Anne Rice
A reformed assassin seeks atonement in this metaphysical thriller set in present day and 15th century Rome.
10. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
Los Angeles Times Non-Fiction Bestseller List -- December 26, 2010
1. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
2. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
3. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
4. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
5. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
6. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
7. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2011
8. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
9. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
10. The Wave by Susan Casey
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
2. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
3. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
4. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
5. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
6. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
7. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2011
8. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
9. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
10. The Wave by Susan Casey
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Los Angeles Times Fiction Bestseller List--December 19, 2010
1. An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
2. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
5. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to the crime for which another man is about to be executed.
6. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
7. Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell
While Kay Scarpetta studies the art of CT-assisted virtual autopsy, a body is discovered that suggests a high-level conspiracy.
8. Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carre
A vacationing couple help a defecting Russian criminal.
9. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Revenge and twists of fate are underlying themes in King's most recent collection of eerie tales.
10. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
2. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
5. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to the crime for which another man is about to be executed.
6. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
7. Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell
While Kay Scarpetta studies the art of CT-assisted virtual autopsy, a body is discovered that suggests a high-level conspiracy.
8. Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carre
A vacationing couple help a defecting Russian criminal.
9. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Revenge and twists of fate are underlying themes in King's most recent collection of eerie tales.
10. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
Los Angeles Times Non-Fiction Bestseller List--December 19, 2010
1. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
2. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
3. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
4. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
5. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
6. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
7. The Wave by Susan Casey
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
8. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
9. Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle
A Jesuit priest works with L.A. youths in his gang intervention program.
10. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
2. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
3. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
4. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
5. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
6. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
7. The Wave by Susan Casey
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
8. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
9. Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle
A Jesuit priest works with L.A. youths in his gang intervention program.
10. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List: Fiction -- December 12, 2010
1. An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
2. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
3. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
5. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Revenge and twists of fate are underlying themes in King's most recent collection of eerie tales.
6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
7. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
8. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
9. Hollywood Hills by Joseph Wambaugh
A cast of characters gets tangled up in an art heist at a posh mansion.
10. Great House by Nicole Krauss
An old writing desk reveals a history of loss and recovery in four intertwined tales.
An ambitious young art dealer manipulates her way through Manhattan's high-end art world.
2. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
3. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
5. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Revenge and twists of fate are underlying themes in King's most recent collection of eerie tales.
6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
7. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
8. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
9. Hollywood Hills by Joseph Wambaugh
A cast of characters gets tangled up in an art heist at a posh mansion.
10. Great House by Nicole Krauss
An old writing desk reveals a history of loss and recovery in four intertwined tales.
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List : Non-Fiction -- December 12, 2010
1. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
2. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
3. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
6. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
7. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
8. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
9. Decoded by Jay-Z
The rhythm and rhymes behind the rapper and businessman.
10. At Home by Bill Bryson
What the rooms in our homes reveal about us.
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
2. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
3. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
6. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
7. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
8. Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The infamous queen of Egypt as a political power player.
9. Decoded by Jay-Z
The rhythm and rhymes behind the rapper and businessman.
10. At Home by Bill Bryson
What the rooms in our homes reveal about us.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List: Fiction -- December 5, 2010
1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
2. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
3. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
4. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to a crime he committed days before the execution of another man, wrongly convicted.
5. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
6. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Revenge and twists of fate are underlying themes in King's most recent collection of eerie tales.
7. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
8. Hell's Corner by David Baldacci
Assassin Oliver Stone turns to The Camel Club for help after a terrorist attack on U.S. and British leaders.
9. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley
A elderly man agrees to an experiment that will improve his memory (but shorten his life) to help solve his nephew's murder.
10. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
Greg confronts puberty without his best friend.
2. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
A collection of animal tales dealing with contemporary issues.
3. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
A new group of heroes return to Camp Half-Blood.
4. The Confession by John Grisham
A man confesses to a crime he committed days before the execution of another man, wrongly convicted.
5. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
6. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Revenge and twists of fate are underlying themes in King's most recent collection of eerie tales.
7. Cross Fire by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicians.
8. Hell's Corner by David Baldacci
Assassin Oliver Stone turns to The Camel Club for help after a terrorist attack on U.S. and British leaders.
9. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley
A elderly man agrees to an experiment that will improve his memory (but shorten his life) to help solve his nephew's murder.
10. Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
The president invites children into the world of 13 famous Americans and their special talents.
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List: Non-Fiction--December 5, 2010
1. Decision Points by George W. Bush
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
2. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
3. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
4. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
5. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
6. Decoded by Jay-Z
The rhythm and rhymes behind the rapper and businessman.
7. Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle
A Jesuit priest recounts working with L.A. youth through his gang intervention program.
8. Atlantic by Simon Winchester
The history and lore of the Atlantic Ocean.
9. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
10. Classic Homes of Los Angeles by Douglas Woods
A showcase of classic homes and gardens in the neighborhoods of L.A.
Critical choices that shaped the former president's time in the White House.
2. Life by Keith Richards with James Fox
The seemingly-eternal musician shares his life as a Rolling Stone.
3. I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron
Reflections on life and the relentless march of time.
4. Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain (edited by Harriet E. Smith)
Newly unexpurgated, this first volume commemorates the 100 anniversary of Twain's death.
5. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
6. Decoded by Jay-Z
The rhythm and rhymes behind the rapper and businessman.
7. Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle
A Jesuit priest recounts working with L.A. youth through his gang intervention program.
8. Atlantic by Simon Winchester
The history and lore of the Atlantic Ocean.
9. Earth: (The Book) by Jon Stewart, et. al
Our species via "The Daily Show".
10. Classic Homes of Los Angeles by Douglas Woods
A showcase of classic homes and gardens in the neighborhoods of L.A.
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