1. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
An atmospheric tale of two medical researchers and the many shades of truths they find in the Amazon.
2. Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China
3. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
4. Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton
Vampire hunter Anita Blake tracks down a gruesome serial killer in the Pacific Northwest.
5. The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
6. The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
Foreclosure may be tied to a banker's murder in the latest Mickey Haller novel.
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. Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson
A robot uprising sets off a man vs. machine showdown for the fate of the human race.
9. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
10. The Kingdom by Clive Cussler with Grant Blackwood
A husband and wife treasure-hunting team discover fossils that could lead to a new theory of evolution.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for Fiction: June 26, 2011
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for Non-Fiction: June 26, 2011
1. Bossypants by Tina Fey
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
2. The Greater Journey by David G. McCullough
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped U.S. ideals.
3. In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
6. Demonic by Ann Coulter
The conservative commentator argues that liberal Democrats exhibit mob mentality.
7. Go .... to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
A comical not-for-kids picture book on the perils of bedtime.
8. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
9. Divinity of Doubt by Vincent Bugliosi
The famed prosecutor makes his case for agnosticism.
10. Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
The former Brat Packer writes frankly of his early partying days.
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
2. The Greater Journey by David G. McCullough
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped U.S. ideals.
3. In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
6. Demonic by Ann Coulter
The conservative commentator argues that liberal Democrats exhibit mob mentality.
7. Go .... to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
A comical not-for-kids picture book on the perils of bedtime.
8. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
9. Divinity of Doubt by Vincent Bugliosi
The famed prosecutor makes his case for agnosticism.
10. Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
The former Brat Packer writes frankly of his early partying days.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for Fiction: June 19, 2011
1. Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China
2. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Det. Harry Hole investigates what could be a serial case of missing mothers linked by the appearance of a mysterious snowman near the crime scenes.
3. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
4. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
The lifelong friendship between a minister's daughter and a boy from the Wampanoag tribe.
5. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
6. The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
7. Buried Prey by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport re-investigates an old case when the bodies of two young girls, missing for decades, turn up.
8. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
9. The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry
A former Justice Department operative stumbles upon a possible link among the four assassinated U.S. presidents.
10. The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
A young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country recalls tales from her beloved grandfather.
A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China
2. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Det. Harry Hole investigates what could be a serial case of missing mothers linked by the appearance of a mysterious snowman near the crime scenes.
3. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
4. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
The lifelong friendship between a minister's daughter and a boy from the Wampanoag tribe.
5. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
6. The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
7. Buried Prey by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport re-investigates an old case when the bodies of two young girls, missing for decades, turn up.
8. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
9. The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry
A former Justice Department operative stumbles upon a possible link among the four assassinated U.S. presidents.
10. The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
A young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country recalls tales from her beloved grandfather.
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for Non-Fiction: June 19, 2011
1. In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
2. Bossypants by Tina Fey
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
3. The Greater Journey by David G. McCullough
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped U.S. ideals.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Those Guys Have All the Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales
The story of ESPN's sensational success.
6. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
7. Incognito by David Eagleman
A neuroscientist explores the subconscious mind.
8. Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler
A no-holds barred memoir from Aerosmith's lead singer.
9. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler, et al.
Tricks and tomfoolery the comic has played on family and friends.
10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
2. Bossypants by Tina Fey
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
3. The Greater Journey by David G. McCullough
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped U.S. ideals.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Those Guys Have All the Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales
The story of ESPN's sensational success.
6. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
7. Incognito by David Eagleman
A neuroscientist explores the subconscious mind.
8. Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler
A no-holds barred memoir from Aerosmith's lead singer.
9. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler, et al.
Tricks and tomfoolery the comic has played on family and friends.
10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for Fiction: June 12, 2011
1. The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
Foreclosure may be tied to a banker's murder in the latest Mickey Haller novel.
2. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
3. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Det. Harry Hole investigates what could be a serial case of missing mothers linked by the appearance of a mysterious snowman near the crime scenes.
4. 10th Anniversary by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The search for a murderer and a baby strains a detective's marriage.
5. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
The lifelong friendship between a minister's daughter and a boy from the Wampanoag tribe.
6. The Warlock by Michael Scott
Time-traveling siblings part ways in the fifth installment of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.
7. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
8. Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China
9. The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
10. A Drop of the Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block
An ex-NYPD detective investigates the murder of a childhood friend.
Foreclosure may be tied to a banker's murder in the latest Mickey Haller novel.
2. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
3. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Det. Harry Hole investigates what could be a serial case of missing mothers linked by the appearance of a mysterious snowman near the crime scenes.
4. 10th Anniversary by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The search for a murderer and a baby strains a detective's marriage.
5. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
The lifelong friendship between a minister's daughter and a boy from the Wampanoag tribe.
6. The Warlock by Michael Scott
Time-traveling siblings part ways in the fifth installment of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.
7. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
8. Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China
9. The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
10. A Drop of the Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block
An ex-NYPD detective investigates the murder of a childhood friend.
Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for Non-Fiction: June 12, 2011
1. In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
2. Bossypants by Tina Fey
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
3. The Greater Journey by David G. McCullough
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped U.S. ideals.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Those Guys Have All the Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales
The story of ESPN's sensational success.
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
7. Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler
A no-holds barred memoir from Aerosmith's lead singer.
8. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
9. Seal Team Six by Howard Wasdin
A former member of the elite Navy SEALS recounts his military training and deadly missions.
10. Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
The former Brat Packer writes frankly of his early partying days.
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
2. Bossypants by Tina Fey
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
3. The Greater Journey by David G. McCullough
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped U.S. ideals.
4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
5. Those Guys Have All the Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales
The story of ESPN's sensational success.
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
7. Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler
A no-holds barred memoir from Aerosmith's lead singer.
8. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
9. Seal Team Six by Howard Wasdin
A former member of the elite Navy SEALS recounts his military training and deadly missions.
10. Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
The former Brat Packer writes frankly of his early partying days.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Los Angeles Times Fiction Bestseller List: June 5, 2011
1. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
2. Buried Prey by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport re-investigates an old case when the bodies of two young girls, missing for decades, turn up.
3. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Det. Harry Hole investigates what could be a serial case of missing mothers linked by the appearance of a mysterious snowman near the crime scenes.
4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Steig Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
5. The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
A young doctor in a war torn Balkan country recalls tales from her beloved grandfather.
6. The Pale King by David Foster Wallace
The late author's unfinished novel explores life's meaning among characters in an I.R.S. office.
7. The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry
A former Justice Department operative stumbles upon a possible link among the four assassinated U.S. presidents.
8. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
9. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The winners of the Hunger Games face the consequences of their victory.
10. Sixkill by Robert B. Parker
The last Spenser novel by the late author teams up the P.I. with a bad-boy actor's bodyguard.
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
2. Buried Prey by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport re-investigates an old case when the bodies of two young girls, missing for decades, turn up.
3. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Det. Harry Hole investigates what could be a serial case of missing mothers linked by the appearance of a mysterious snowman near the crime scenes.
4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Steig Larsson
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
5. The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
A young doctor in a war torn Balkan country recalls tales from her beloved grandfather.
6. The Pale King by David Foster Wallace
The late author's unfinished novel explores life's meaning among characters in an I.R.S. office.
7. The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry
A former Justice Department operative stumbles upon a possible link among the four assassinated U.S. presidents.
8. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife.
9. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The winners of the Hunger Games face the consequences of their victory.
10. Sixkill by Robert B. Parker
The last Spenser novel by the late author teams up the P.I. with a bad-boy actor's bodyguard.
Los Angeles Times Non-Fiction Bestseller List: June 5, 2011
1. Bossypants by Tina Fey
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
2. In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
3. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
4. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
5. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler, et al.
Tricks and tomfoolery the comedienne has played on her friends.
6. If You Ask Me by Betty White
Insights from the feisty octogenarian.
7. Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler
A no-holds barred memoir from Aerosmith's lead singer.
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
9. The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson
The author goes on a quest to understand the aggressive, antisocial personality disorder.
10. Seal Team Six by Howard Wasdin
A former member of the elite Navy SEALS recounts his military training and deadly missions.
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
2. In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador's family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
3. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The story of Louie Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
4. Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen
A history of the top secret Nevada base includes familiar conspiracies and unexpected ties to Stalin.
5. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler, et al.
Tricks and tomfoolery the comedienne has played on her friends.
6. If You Ask Me by Betty White
Insights from the feisty octogenarian.
7. Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler
A no-holds barred memoir from Aerosmith's lead singer.
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney
An interactive journal based on the bestselling books and hit movies.
9. The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson
The author goes on a quest to understand the aggressive, antisocial personality disorder.
10. Seal Team Six by Howard Wasdin
A former member of the elite Navy SEALS recounts his military training and deadly missions.
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