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New bestsellers: Jodi Picoult, William Kent Krueger top the list

The New York Times — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:46:32 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended Aug. 24, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles. Every week, thousands of diverse selling locations report their actual sales on hundreds of thousands of individual titles. The panel of reporting retailers is comprehensive and reflects sales in stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

Ballantine

Jodi Picoult’s latest is No. 1 in hardcover fiction.

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FICTION

1. BY ANY OTHER NAME, by Jodi Picoult. (Ballantine) A young woman’s play about her ancestor Emilia Bassano, who wrote Shakespeare’s works, is submitted to a festival under a male pseudonym.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

2. THE WOMEN, by Kristin Hannah. (St. Martin’s) In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 29

3. SPIRIT CROSSING, by William Kent Krueger. (Atria) The 20th book in the Cork O’Connor mystery series. A local politician’s teenage daughter goes missing and the shallow grave of a young Ojibwe woman is discovered.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. FOURTH WING, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 68

5. IRON FLAME, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 42

6. THE GOD OF THE WOODS, by Liz Moore. (Riverhead) When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

7. THE WEDDING PEOPLE, by Alison Espach. (Holt) A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

8. THIS IS WHY WE LIED, by Karin Slaughter. (Morrow) The 12th book in the Will Trent series. Will and Sarah’s honeymoon is interrupted by the murder of the manager of the lodge where they are staying.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

9. ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, by Chris Whitaker. (Crown) Questions arise when a boy saves the daughter of a wealthy family amid a string of disappearances in a Missouri town in 1975.

LAST WEEK: 11

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

10. TOM CLANCY: SHADOW STATE, by M.P. Woodward. (Putnam) The 12th book in the Jack Ryan Jr. series. Jack uncovers dangers in Vietnam.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

11. THE COVEN, by Harper L. Woods. (Bramble) At Hollow’s Grove University, a school for magic that suffered a bloody massacre decades ago, 13 gifted students confront ghosts from the school’s past.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

12. JAMES, by Percival Everett. (Doubleday) A reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” shines a different light on Mark Twain’s classic, revealing new facets of Jim.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 13

13. REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, by Shelby Van Pelt. (Ecco) A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 55

14. THE SPELLSHOP, by Sarah Beth Durst. (Bramble) When the Great Library of Alyssium is set aflame, Kiela and Caz take the spellbooks and bring magic to Kiela’s childhood home.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

15. JOY, by Danielle Steel. (Delacorte) A book editor recognizes the trauma incurred by her partner during his military deployments and seeks to restore her sense of self.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

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NONFICTION

1. IMMINENT, by Luis Elizondo. (Morrow) The former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program shares insights on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UFOs).

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

2. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, by Jonathan Haidt. (Penguin Press) A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the effects of a phone-based life on children’s mental health.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 22

3. WHAT’S NEXT, by Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. (Dutton) Two cast members of “The West Wing” share insights into the creation and legacy of the series.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

4. THE ART OF POWER, by Nancy Pelosi. (Simon & Schuster) The representative from California chronicles her journey in politics, including her time as the first woman to serve as speaker of the House.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

5. OUT OF THE DARKNESS, by Ian O’Connor. (Mariner) A portrait of the NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers detailing his life on and off the field.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

6. SHAMELESS, by Brian Tyler Cohen. (Harper) The YouTube host and podcaster gives his take on the current state of the Republican Party.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

7. ON THE EDGE, by Nate Silver. (Penguin Press) The founder of FiveThirtyEight and author of “The Signal and the Noise” profiles professional risk-takers.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

8. THE DEMON OF UNREST, by Erik Larson. (Crown) The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 17

9. THE DEVIL AT HIS ELBOW, by Valerie Bauerlein. (Ballantine) An account of the downfall of the South Carolina personal injury attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty of murdering his wife and son.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

10. OUTLIVE, by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford. (Harmony) A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 74

11. OBITCHUARY, by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes with Allie Kingsley Baker. (Plume) An overview of the physical, cultural and potentially taboo aspects of death.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

12. OVER RULED, by Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze. (Harper) An associate justice of the United States Supreme Court questions the number and complexity of laws in America.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

13. MINISTRY OF TRUTH, by Steve Benen. (Mariner) A producer on “The Rachel Maddow Show” looks at how the Republican Party seeks to rewrite recent history.

LAST WEEK: 9

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

14. LOVE TRIANGLE, by Matt Parker. (Riverhead) The YouTube host explains the importance of trigonometry and how triangles might impact various situations.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

15. NUCLEAR WAR, by Annie Jacobsen. (Dutton) The author of “Operation Paperclip” portrays possible outcomes in the minutes following a nuclear missile launch.

LAST WEEK: 15

WEEKS ON LIST: 13

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In kids’ bestsellers, a call to the frustrated: Remember ‘yet’

The New York Times — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:45:24 +0000

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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PICTURE

1. DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. (Dial) What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 456

2. THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) The crayons go back to school and can’t wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 18

3. TIME FOR SCHOOL, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK, by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry. (Clarion) Blue gives a friend a ride to school. (Ages 4 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 41

4. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!, by Mo Willems. (Hyperion) Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 61

5. THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 396

6. BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME, by Joe Brumm. (Penguin) Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 31

7. WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES!, by Ryan T. Higgins. (Disney-Hyperion) Penelope Rex must control her urge to eat the children in her class. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 52

Little, Brown

On the power of perspective, effort and faith in one’s self: “The Magical Yet,” at No. 8 in picture books.

8. THE MAGICAL YET, by Angela DiTerlizzi. Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez. (Little, Brown) A being known as the Magical Yet helps children to realize their potential. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

9. THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE, by Emily Winfield Martin. (Random House) A celebration of possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 407

10. BE YOU!, by Peter H. Reynolds. (Orchard) A celebration of individuality. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 12

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MIDDLE GRADE HARDCOVER

1. WONDER, by R.J. Palacio. (Knopf) A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 457

2. REFUGEE, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) Three children in three conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 271

3. THE SWIFTS: A GALLERY OF ROGUES, by Beth Lincoln. Illustrated by Claire Powell. (Dutton) Shenanigan Swift heads to Paris in pursuit of art thieves. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. ODDER, by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso. (Feiwel & Friends) After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 88

5. HEROES, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 29

6. THE SUN AND THE STAR, by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Disney Hyperion) The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend. (Ages 10 to 14)

WEEKS ON LIST: 69

7. WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD, by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang. (Scholastic) A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 45

8. THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM, by Lisa Yee. Illustrated by Dan Santat. (Random House) Olive is sent to Reforming Arts School and teams up with a group of crime-fighting outcasts. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 20

9. THEY CALL ME NO SAM!, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Mike Lowery. (Clarion) A pug named Sam protects his family. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 12

10. THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS, by America’s Test Kitchen Kids. (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) More than 100 kid-tested recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 213

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YOUNG ADULT HARDCOVER

1. THE GRANDEST GAME, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. (Little, Brown) A prize worth millions is up for grabs for seven players sequestered on a private island. (Ages 12 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

2. THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Annabel Price’s mother is presumed dead, until she reappears during the filming of a documentary about her disappearance. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 21

3. DIVINE RIVALS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 62

4. NIGHTBANE, by Alex Aster. (Amulet) In this sequel to “Lightlark,” Isla must choose between her two powerful lovers. (Ages 13 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 42

5. THE DARKNESS WITHIN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) When Chrysantha’s husband, the Duke of Pholios, dies, she believes she’s the sole heir to his fortune. Until Eryx Demos arrives and claims to be the duke’s estranged grandson. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

6. THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) Alessandra plots to kill the Shadow King and take his kingdom for herself. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 11

7. SUCH CHARMING LIARS, by Karen M. McManus. (Delacorte) Two former stepsiblings unwillingly reunite and must solve a murder at a billionaire’s birthday party. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

8. RUTHLESS VOWS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) In the sequel to “Divine Rivals,” Roman and Iris will risk their hearts and futures to change the tides of the war. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 34

9. MURTAGH, by Christopher Paolini. (Knopf) Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must find and outwit a mysterious witch. (Ages 12 to 15)

WEEKS ON LIST: 41

10. HEARTLESS HUNTER, by Kristen Ciccarelli. (Wednesday) Rune, a witch, and Gideon, a witch-hunter, fall in love. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 17

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SERIES

1. BELLADONNA, by Adalyn Grace. (Little, Brown) Signa forms an alliance with Death himself in order to solve a murder mystery. (Ages 14 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

2. THE POWERLESS TRILOGY, by Lauren Roberts. (Simon and Schuster) A story of forbidden love between Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, in the kingdom of Ilya. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

3. A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 152

4. THE WILD ROBOT, by Peter Brown. (Little, Brown) Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 31

5. PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion) A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 739

6. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Amulet) The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 806

7. HARRY POTTER, by J.K. Rowling. (Scholastic) A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 805

8. GRAVITY FALLS, by Alex Hirsch and various illustrators. (Disney) The adventures of twins Dipper and Mabel Pines. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

9. WHO WAS/IS . . . ?, by Jim Gigliotti and others; various illustrators. (Penguin Workshop) Biographies unlock legendary lives. (Ages 8 to 11)

WEEKS ON LIST: 168

10. THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic) In a dystopia, a girl fights on live TV to survive. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 339

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Armentrout and ‘Bridgerton,’ Preston and Child: new bestsellers

The New York Times — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:00:27 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended Aug. 17, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles. Every week, thousands of diverse selling locations report their actual sales on hundreds of thousands of individual titles. The panel of reporting retailers is comprehensive and reflects sales in stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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FICTION

1. THE WOMEN, by Kristin Hannah. (St. Martin’s) In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 28

Blue Box Press

Jennifer Armentrout’s fourth Flesh and Fire novel.

2. BORN OF BLOOD AND ASH, by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (Blue Box) The fourth book in the Flesh and Fire series. Sera and Nyktos must prevent Kolis from destroying the realms.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

3. ANGEL OF VENGEANCE, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. (Grand Central) The 22nd book in the Agent Pendergast series. A serial killer in Manhattan seems poised to outmaneuver Pendergast and Greene.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. JOY, by Danielle Steel. (Delacorte) A book editor recognizes the trauma incurred by her partner during his military deployments and seeks to restore her sense of self.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

5. THE WEDDING PEOPLE, by Alison Espach. (Holt) A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

6. FOURTH WING, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 67

7. IRON FLAME, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 41

8. THE GOD OF THE WOODS, by Liz Moore. (Riverhead) When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

9. OFFER FROM A GENTLEMAN AND ROMANCING MR. BRIDGERTON, by Julia Quinn. (Avon) The second book in the Bridgerton Collector’s Edition series.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

10. THE COVEN, by Harper L. Woods. (Bramble) At Hollow’s Grove University, a school for magic that suffered a bloody massacre decades ago, 13 gifted students confront ghosts from the school’s past.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

11. ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, by Chris Whitaker. (Crown) Questions arise when a boy saves the daughter of a wealthy family amid a string of disappearances in a Missouri town in 1975.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

12. SHADOW OF DOUBT, by Brad Thor. (Atria/Emily Bestler) The 23rd book in the Scot Harvath series. A mess of trouble involving double agents, international intrigue and a potential global firestorm forces Harvath to choose between his country and his conscience.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

13. WORST CASE SCENARIO, by T.J. Newman. (Little, Brown) When a commercial airliner crashes into a nuclear power plant, firefighters, plant employees and nearby citizens go into action.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

14. LADY MACBETH, by Ava Reid. (Del Rey) A reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” that centers the story on Lady Macbeth.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

15. HARD TO KILL, by James Patterson and Mike Lupica. (Little, Brown) The second book in the Jane Smith series. A double triple homicide complicates matters for Smith.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

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NONFICTION

1. SHAMELESS, by Brian Tyler Cohen. (Harper) The YouTube host and podcaster gives his take on the current state of the Republican Party.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

2. MEN HAVE CALLED HER CRAZY, by Anna Marie Tendler. (Simon & Schuster) Tendler recounts events around and during her time in a psychiatric hospital.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

3. THE ART OF POWER, by Nancy Pelosi. (Simon & Schuster) The representative from California chronicles her journey in politics, including her time as the first woman to be speaker of the House.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

4. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, by Jonathan Haidt. (Penguin Press) A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the effects of a phone-based life on children’s mental health.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 21

5. ON THE EDGE, by Nate Silver. (Penguin Press) The founder of FiveThirtyEight and author of “The Signal and the Noise” profiles professional risk-takers.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

6. WHAT’S NEXT, by Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. (Dutton) Two cast members of “The West Wing” share insights into the creation and legacy of the series.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

7. THE DEMON OF UNREST, by Erik Larson. (Crown) The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 16

8. OVER RULED, by Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze. (Harper) An associate justice of the United States Supreme Court questions the number and complexity of laws in America.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

9. MINISTRY OF TRUTH, by Steve Benen. (Mariner) A producer on “The Rachel Maddow Show” looks at how the Republican Party seeks to rewrite recent history.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

10. OUTLIVE, by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford. (Harmony) A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 73

11. ASK NOT, by Maureen Callahan. (Little, Brown) The author of “American Predator” puts forward a history of the Kennedy family that describes the abuse of women in its orbit.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

12. AUTOCRACY, INC., by Anne Applebaum. (Doubleday) The Pulitzer Prize-winning author elucidates the structures and technologies that bolster autocracies in the 21st century.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

13. GRAND PRIX, by Will Buxton. Illustrated by Davi Augusto. (Ten Speed) An illustrated history of Formula 1 racing. (b)

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

14. TRUE GRETCH, by Gretchen Whitmer with Lisa Dickey. (Simon & Schuster) The governor of Michigan recounts defining moments from her life and time in office.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

15. NUCLEAR WAR, by Annie Jacobsen. (Dutton) The author of “Operation Paperclip” portrays possible outcomes in the minutes following a nuclear missile launch.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 12

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Lots of back-to-school books on the bestsellers list for young readers

The New York Times — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:59:31 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended Aug. 17, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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PICTURE

1. THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) The crayons go back to school and can’t wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 17

2. DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. (Dial) What to serve your dragon guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 455

3. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!, by Mo Willems. (Hyperion) Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 60

4. BE YOU!, by Peter H. Reynolds. (Orchard) A celebration of individuality. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 11

Disney-Hyperion

Tempting though it may be, we don’t eat our classmates (or push them around, either). Ryan Higgins’ 2018 book is an enduring hit.

5. TIME FOR SCHOOL, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK, by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry. (Clarion) Blue gives a friend a ride to school. (Ages 4 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 40

6. THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE, by Emily Winfield Martin. (Random House) A celebration of possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 406

7. THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 395

8. BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME, by Joe Brumm. (Penguin) Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 30

9. WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES, by Ryan T. Higgins. (Disney-Hyperion) Penelope Rex must control her urge to eat the children in her class. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 51

10. TAYLOR SWIFT, by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg. (Frances Lincoln) A biography of the pop star. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

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MIDDLE GRADE HARDCOVER

1. WONDER, by R.J. Palacio. (Knopf) A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 456

2. REFUGEE, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) Three children in three conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 270

3. HEROES, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 28

4. THE SUN AND THE STAR, by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Disney Hyperion) The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend. (Ages 10 to 14)

WEEKS ON LIST: 68

5. WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD, by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang. (Scholastic) A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 44

6. THEY CALL ME NO SAM!, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Mike Lowery. (Clarion) A pug named Sam protects his family. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 11

7. ODDER, by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso. (Feiwel & Friends) After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 87

8. THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS, by America’s Test Kitchen Kids. (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) More than 100 kid-tested recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 212

9. THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM, by Lisa Yee. Illustrated by Dan Santat. (Random House) Olive is sent to Reforming Arts School and teams up with a group of crime-fighting outcasts. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 19

10. FAKER, by Gordon Korman. (Scholastic) Trey grows tired of running scams with his father and longs for a different way of life. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

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YOUNG ADULT HARDCOVER

1. THE GRANDEST GAME, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. (Little, Brown) A prize worth millions is up for grabs for seven players sequestered on a private island. (Ages 12 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 20

3. SUCH CHARMING LIARS, by Karen M. McManus. (Delacorte) Two former stepsiblings unwillingly reunite and must solve a murder at a billionaire’s birthday party. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

4. DIVINE RIVALS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 61

5. NIGHTBANE, by Alex Aster. (Amulet) In this sequel to “Lightlark,” Isla must choose between her two powerful lovers. (Ages 13 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 41

6. THE DARKNESS WITHIN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) When Chrysantha’s husband, the Duke of Pholios, dies, she believes she’s the sole heir to his fortune. Until Eryx Demos arrives and claims to be the duke’s estranged grandson. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

7. THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) Alessandra plots to kill the Shadow King and take his kingdom for herself. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

8. CHASING EMBERS, by Glenn Beck with Mikayla G. Hedrick. (Forefront) Ember and Sky navigate a United States of America that is now run by a corporation called Topos. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

9. RUTHLESS VOWS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) In the sequel to “Divine Rivals,” Roman and Iris will risk their hearts and futures to change the tides of the war. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 33

10. MURTAGH, by Christopher Paolini. (Knopf) Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must find and outwit a mysterious witch. (Ages 12 to 15)

WEEKS ON LIST: 40

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SERIES

1. A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 151

2. THE POWERLESS TRILOGY, by Lauren Roberts. (Simon and Schuster) A story of forbidden love between Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, in the kingdom of Ilya. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

3. THE WILD ROBOT, by Peter Brown. (Little, Brown) Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 30

4. PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion) A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 738

5. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Amulet) The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 805

6. HARRY POTTER, by J.K. Rowling. (Scholastic) A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 804

7. WHO WAS/IS … ?, by Jim Gigliotti and others; various illustrators. (Penguin Workshop) Biographies unlock legendary lives. (Ages 8 to 11)

WEEKS ON LIST: 167

8. THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic) In a dystopia, a girl fights on live TV to survive. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 338

9. THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY TRILOGY, by Jenny Han. (Simon & Schuster) A beach house, summer love and enduring friendships. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 120

10. COVENANT, by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (Bloom) Alexandria and Aiden’s forbidden love is challenged at every turn. (Ages 14 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

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A JMU professor’s book on bookshops is a New York Times bestseller

The New York Times — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:02 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended Aug. 10, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.

Every week, thousands of diverse selling locations report their actual sales on hundreds of thousands of individual titles. The panel of reporting retailers is comprehensive and reflects sales in stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States. An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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FICTION

1. THE WOMEN, by Kristin Hannah. (St. Martin’s) In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 27

2. THE COVEN, by Harper L. Woods. (Bramble) At Hollow’s Grove University, a school for magic that suffered a bloody massacre decades ago, 13 gifted students confront ghosts from the school’s past.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

3. SHADOW OF DOUBT, by Brad Thor. (Atria/Emily Bestler) The 23rd book in the Scot Harvath series. A mess of trouble involving double agents, international intrigue and a potential global firestorm forces Harvath to choose between his country and his conscience.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. FOURTH WING, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 66

5. HARD TO KILL, by James Patterson and Mike Lupica. (Little, Brown) The second book in the Jane Smith series. A double triple homicide complicates matters for Smith.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

6. THE WEDDING PEOPLE, by Alison Espach. (Holt) A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

7. IRON FLAME, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 40

8. THE GOD OF THE WOODS, by Liz Moore. (Riverhead) When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

9. THE MERCY OF GODS, by James S.A. Corey. (Orbit) Dafyd Alkhor is taken from the Anjiin society to serve on the Carryx homeworld, where a complex game must be played in order to survive.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

10. ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, by Chris Whitaker. (Crown) Questions arise when a boy saves the daughter of a wealthy family amid a string of disappearances in a Missouri town in 1975.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

11. SWAN SONG, by Elin Hilderbrand. (Little, Brown) Nantucket residents are alarmed when a home, recently sold at an exorbitant price, goes up in flames and someone goes missing.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

12. ERUPTION, by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. (Little, Brown) The Big Island of Hawaii comes under threat by a volcano at the same time a secret held by the military comes to light.

LAST WEEK: 9

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

13. THE SPELLSHOP, by Sarah Beth Durst. (Bramble) When the Great Library of Alyssium is set aflame, Kiela and Caz take the spellbooks and bring magic to Kiela’s childhood home.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

14. YOU LIKE IT DARKER, by Stephen King. (Scribner) A dozen short stories that explore darkness in literal and metaphorical forms.

LAST WEEK: 11

WEEKS ON LIST: 12

15. REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, by Shelby Van Pelt. (Ecco) A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 54

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NONFICTION

Viking

The James Madison professor’s history joined the list at ninth in nonfiction.

1. THE ART OF POWER, by Nancy Pelosi. (Simon & Schuster) The representative from California chronicles her journey in politics, including her time as the first woman to serve as speaker of the House.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

2. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, by Jonathan Haidt. (Penguin Press) A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the ways a phone-based life affects children’s mental health.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 20

3. OVER RULED, by Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze. (Harper) An associate justice on the United States Supreme Court questions the amount and complexity of laws in America.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. ASK NOT, by Maureen Callahan. (Little, Brown) The author of “American Predator” puts forward a history of the Kennedy family that describes the abuse of women in its orbit.

LAST WEEK: 13

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

5. THE DEMON OF UNREST, by Erik Larson. (Crown) The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 15

6. ALL IN THE FAMILY, by Fred C. Trump III. (Gallery) The nephew of Donald Trump explains how he came to terms with his family’s complex legacy and worked to protect his wife and children.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

7. OUTLIVE, by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford. (Harmony) A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 72

8. AUTOCRACY, INC., by Anne Applebaum. (Doubleday) The Pulitzer Prize-winning author elucidates the structures and technologies that bolster autocracies in the 21st century.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

9. THE BOOKSHOP, by Evan Friss. (Viking) A professor of history at James Madison University depicts the role bookstores have played in American cultural life.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

10. NUCLEAR WAR, by Annie Jacobsen. (Dutton) The author of “Operation Paperclip” portrays possible outcomes in the minutes following a nuclear missile launch.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 11

11. HILLBILLY ELEGY, by J.D. Vance. (Harper) The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 77

12. LOVE & WHISKEY, by Fawn Weaver. (Melcher Media) A portrayal of the bond between Jack Daniel and the African American distiller Nearest Green. (b)

LAST WEEK: 11

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

13. JUST ADD WATER, by Katie Ledecky. (Simon & Schuster) A memoir by the seven-time Olympic gold medalist and 21-time world champion swimmer.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

14. THE WAGER, by David Grann. (Doubleday) The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.

LAST WEEK: 14

WEEKS ON LIST: 66

15. CATHERINE, THE PRINCESS OF WALES, by Robert Jobson. (Pegasus) A biography of Kate Middleton by the royal editor of the London Evening Standard. (b)

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

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For YA readers, 2 new novels land on the New York Times bestseller list

The New York Times — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:59:50 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended Aug. 10, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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PICTURE

1. THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) The crayons go back to school and can’t wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 16

2. DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. (Dial) What to serve your dragon guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 454

3. THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE, by Emily Winfield Martin. (Random House) A celebration of possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 405

4. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!, by Mo Willems. (Hyperion) Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 59

5. TIME FOR SCHOOL, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK, by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry. (Clarion) Blue gives a friend a ride to school. (Ages 4 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 39

6. BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME, by Joe Brumm. (Penguin) Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 29

7. THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 394

8. BE YOU!, by Peter H. Reynolds. (Orchard) A celebration of individuality. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

9. WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES!, by Ryan T. Higgins. (Disney-Hyperion) Penelope Rex must control her urge to eat the children in her class. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 50

10. TAYLOR SWIFT, by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg. (Frances Lincoln) A biography of the pop star. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

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MIDDLE GRADE HARDCOVER

1. WONDER, by R.J. Palacio. (Knopf) A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 455

2. REFUGEE, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) Three children in three conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 269

3. HEROES, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 27

4. THE SUN AND THE STAR, by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Disney Hyperion) The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend. (Ages 10 to 14)

WEEKS ON LIST: 67

5. WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD, by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang. (Scholastic) A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 43

6. ODDER, by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso. (Feiwel & Friends) After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 86

7. THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS, by America’s Test Kitchen Kids. (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) More than 100 kid-tested recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 211

8. GROUND ZERO, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) Parallel storylines of Brandon and Reshmina take place on Sept. 11, in 2001 and 2019. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 64

9. THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM, by Lisa Yee. Illustrated by Dan Santat. (Random House) Olive is sent to Reforming Arts School and teams up with a group of crime-fighting outcasts. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 18

10. THEY CALL ME NO SAM!, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Mike Lowery. (Clarion) A pug named Sam protects his family. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

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YOUNG ADULT HARDCOVER

HarperTeen

At No. 4 in YA, the new standalone novel from the author of the Truly Devious books.

1. THE GRANDEST GAME, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. (Little, Brown) A prize worth millions is up for grabs for seven players sequestered on a private island. (Ages 12 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 19

3. SUCH CHARMING LIARS, by Karen M. McManus. (Delacorte) Two former stepsiblings unwillingly reunite and must solve a murder at a billionaire’s birthday party. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

4. DEATH AT MORNING HOUSE, by Maureen Johnson. (HarperTeen) When Marlowe Wexler takes a job at Morning House, deadly mysteries unfold. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

5. DIVINE RIVALS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 60

6. NIGHTBANE, by Alex Aster. (Amulet) In this sequel to “Lightlark,” Isla must choose between her two powerful lovers. (Ages 13 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 40

7. THE DARKNESS WITHIN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) When Chrysantha’s husband, the Duke of Pholios, dies, she believes she’s the sole heir to his fortune. Until Eryx Demos arrives and claims to be the duke’s estranged grandson. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

8. THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) Alessandra plots to kill the Shadow King and take his kingdom for herself. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

9. THIS RAVENOUS FATE, by Hayley Dennings. (Sourcebooks Fire) Former friends turned enemies join forces and scour Harlem’s underground in the 1920s to battle vampires. (Ages 14 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

10. CHASING EMBERS, by Glenn Beck with Mikayla G. Hedrick. (Forefront) Ember and Sky navigate a United States of America that is now run by a corporation called Topos. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

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SERIES

1. A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 150

2. THE POWERLESS TRILOGY, by Lauren Roberts. (Simon and Schuster) A story of forbidden love between Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, in the kingdom of Ilya. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

3. THE WILD ROBOT, by Peter Brown. (Little, Brown) Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 29

4. COVENANT, by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (Bloom) Alexandria and Aiden’s forbidden love is challenged at every turn. (Ages 14 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

5. HARRY POTTER, by J.K. Rowling. (Scholastic) A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 803

6. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Amulet) The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 804

7. PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion) A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 737

8. WHO WAS/IS . . . ?, by Jim Gigliotti and others; various illustrators. (Penguin Workshop) Biographies unlock legendary lives. (Ages 8 to 11)

WEEKS ON LIST: 166

9. GRAVITY FALLS, by Alex Hirsch and various illustrators. (Disney) The adventures of twins Dipper and Mabel Pines. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

10. THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic) In a dystopia, a girl fights on live TV to survive. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 337

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In bestsellers, Fred Trump’s memoir of family joins list at No. 2

The New York Times — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:45:11 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended Aug. 3, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles. Every week, thousands of diverse selling locations report their actual sales on hundreds of thousands of individual titles. The panel of reporting retailers is comprehensive and reflects sales in stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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FICTION

1. THE WOMEN, by Kristin Hannah. (St. Martin’s) In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 26

2. THE WEDDING PEOPLE, by Alison Espach. (Holt) A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

3. HARD TO KILL, by James Patterson and Mike Lupica. (Little, Brown) The second book in the Jane Smith series. A double triple homicide complicates matters for Smith.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. THE GOD OF THE WOODS, by Liz Moore. (Riverhead) When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

5. FOURTH WING, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 65

6. IRON FLAME, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 39

7. SWAN SONG, by Elin Hilderbrand. (Little, Brown) Nantucket residents are alarmed when a home, recently sold at an exorbitant price, goes up in flames and someone goes missing.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

8. ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, by Chris Whitaker. (Crown) Questions arise when a boy saves the daughter of a wealthy family amid a string of disappearances in a Missouri town in 1975.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

9. ERUPTION, by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. (Little, Brown) The Big Island of Hawaii comes under threat by a volcano at the same time a secret held by the military comes to light.

LAST WEEK: 9

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

10. THE SPELLSHOP, by Sarah Beth Durst. (Bramble) When the Great Library of Alyssium is set aflame, Kiela and Caz take the spellbooks and bring magic to Kiela’s childhood home.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

11. YOU LIKE IT DARKER, by Stephen King. (Scribner) A dozen short stories that explore darkness in literal and metaphorical forms.

LAST WEEK: 12

WEEKS ON LIST: 11

12. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?, by Shari Lapena. (Pamela Dorman) When Diana Brewer’s body is discovered in a hayfield, fears force residents of a friendly town in Vermont to look for answers.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

13. SLOW DANCE, by Rainbow Rowell. (Morrow) Fourteen years after they last spoke, two high school friends reconnect at a wedding.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

14. CAMINO GHOSTS, by John Grisham. (Doubleday) The third book in the Camino series. The last living inhabitant of a deserted island gets in the way of a resort developer.

LAST WEEK: 13

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

15. THE BOOK OF ELSEWHERE, by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville. (Del Rey) An immortal soldier known as B strikes a deal with a U.S. black-ops group and encounters a mysterious force.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

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NONFICTION

Gallery Books

Fred Trump’s memoir joined the list at No. 2 in nonfiction.

1. HILLBILLY ELEGY, by J.D. Vance. (Harper) The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 76

2. ALL IN THE FAMILY, by Fred C. Trump III. (Gallery) The nephew of Donald Trump explains how he came to terms with his family’s complex legacy and worked to protect his wife and children.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

3. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, by Jonathan Haidt. (Penguin Press) A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 19

4. THE DEMON OF UNREST, by Erik Larson. (Crown) The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 14

5. AUTOCRACY, INC., by Anne Applebaum. (Doubleday) The Pulitzer Prize-winning author elucidates the structures and technologies that bolster autocracies in the 21st century.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

6. OUTLIVE, by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford. (Harmony) A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 71

7. TRUE GRETCH, by Gretchen Whitmer with Lisa Dickey. (Simon & Schuster) The governor of Michigan recounts defining moments from her life and time in office.

LAST WEEK: 9

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

8. ON CALL, by Anthony S. Fauci. (Viking) The physician-scientist and immunologist chronicles his six decades of public service, including his work during the AIDS crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

9. THE WAR ON WARRIORS, by Pete Hegseth. (Broadside) The “Fox & Friends Weekend” host shares his experiences serving in the Army and his views on the current state of the American military. (b)

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

10. NUCLEAR WAR, by Annie Jacobsen. (Dutton) The author of “Operation Paperclip” portrays possible outcomes in the minutes following a nuclear missile launch.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

11. LOVE & WHISKEY, by Fawn Weaver. (Melcher Media) A portrayal of the bond between Jack Daniel and the African American distiller Nearest Green. (b)

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

12. AN UNFINISHED LOVE STORY, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. (Simon & Schuster) A trove of items collected by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s late husband inspired an appraisal of central figures and pivotal moments of the 1960s.

LAST WEEK: 13

WEEKS ON LIST: 15

13. ASK NOT, by Maureen Callahan. (Little, Brown) The author of “American Predator” puts forward a history of the Kennedy family that describes the abuse of women in its orbit.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

14. THE WAGER, by David Grann. (Doubleday) The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 65

15. JFK JR., by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil. (Gallery) Twenty-five years after his death, an oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr.

LAST WEEK: 15

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

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A surge of new YA bestsellers, just before school starts

The New York Times — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:44:37 +0000

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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PICTURE

1. DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. (Dial) What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 453

2. THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE, by Emily Winfield Martin. (Random House) A celebration of possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 404

3. BE YOU!, by Peter H. Reynolds. (Orchard) A celebration of individuality. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

4. THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) The crayons go back to school and can’t wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 15

5. THE YELLOW BUS, by Loren Long. (Roaring Brook) The life span of a yellow school bus. (Ages 3 to 6)

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

6. BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME, by Joe Brumm. (Penguin) Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 28

7. TIME FOR SCHOOL, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK, by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry. (Clarion) Blue gives a friend a ride to school. (Ages 4 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 38

8. THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 393

9. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!, by Mo Willems. (Hyperion) Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 58

10. WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES!, by Ryan T. Higgins. (Disney-Hyperion) Penelope Rex must control her urge to eat the children in her class. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 49

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MIDDLE GRADE HARDCOVER

1. REFUGEE, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) Three children in three conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 268

2. WONDER, by R.J. Palacio. (Knopf) A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 454

3. HEROES, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 26

4. THE SUN AND THE STAR, by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Disney Hyperion) The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend. (Ages 10 to 14)

WEEKS ON LIST: 66

5. ODDER, by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso. (Feiwel & Friends) After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 85

6. THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS, by America’s Test Kitchen Kids. (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) More than 100 kid-tested recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 210

7. WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD, by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang. (Scholastic) A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 42

8. THEY CALL ME NO SAM!, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Mike Lowery. (Clarion) A pug named Sam protects his family. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

9. THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM, by Lisa Yee. Illustrated by Dan Santat. (Random House) Olive is sent to Reforming Arts School and teams up with a group of crime-fighting outcasts. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 17

10. THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE, by Dave Eggers. Illustrations by Shawn Harris. (Knopf, McSweeney’s) A dog who serves as the eyes for three bison in a park enclosure devises a plan to free them. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 24

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YOUNG ADULT HARDCOVER

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ novel joined the list at No. 1 in YA hardcovers.

1. THE GRANDEST GAME, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. (Little, Brown) A prize worth millions is up for grabs for seven players sequestered on a private island. (Ages 12 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

2. SUCH CHARMING LIARS, by Karen M. McManus. (Delacorte) Two former stepsiblings unwillingly reunite and must solve a murder at a billionaire’s birthday party. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

3. THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Annabel Price’s mother is presumed dead, until she reappears during the filming of a documentary about her disappearance. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 18

4. DIVINE RIVALS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 59

5. THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) Alessandra plots to kill the Shadow King and take his kingdom for herself. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

7. NIGHTBANE, by Alex Aster. (Amulet) In this sequel to “Lightlark,” Isla must choose between her two powerful lovers. (Ages 13 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 39

8. THE MIRROR OF BEASTS, by Alexandra Bracken. (Knopf) Tamsin and her friends begin a quest for the mirror of beasts in order to defeat Lord Death. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

9. RUTHLESS VOWS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) In the sequel to “Divine Rivals,” Roman and Iris will risk their hearts and futures to change the tides of the war. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 32

10. MURTAGH, by Christopher Paolini. (Knopf) Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must find and outwit a mysterious witch. (Ages 12 to 15)

WEEKS ON LIST: 39

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SERIES

1. THE POWERLESS TRILOGY, by Lauren Roberts. (Simon and Schuster) A story of forbidden love between Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, in the kingdom of Ilya. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

2. A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 149

3. THE WILD ROBOT, by Peter Brown. (Little, Brown) Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 28

4. PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion) A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 736

5. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Amulet) The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 803

6. WHO WAS/IS . . . ?, by Jim Gigliotti and others; various illustrators. (Penguin Workshop) Biographies unlock legendary lives. (Ages 8 to 11)

WEEKS ON LIST: 165

7. HARRY POTTER, by J.K. Rowling. (Scholastic) A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 802

8. GRAVITY FALLS, by Alex Hirsch and various illustrators. (Disney) The adventures of twins Dipper and Mabel Pines. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

9. VILLAINS, by Serena Valentino. (Disney) The stories of Disney’s most feared characters. (Ages 10 to 14)

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

10. ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, by Stephanie Garber. (Flatiron) The story of Evangeline Fox, Jacks, the Prince of Hearts and the pursuit of true love. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 18

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JD Vance, Keanu Reeves and China Miéville: New in hardcover bestsellers

The New York Times — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:00:26 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended July 27, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles. Every week, thousands of diverse selling locations report their actual sales on hundreds of thousands of individual titles. The panel of reporting retailers is comprehensive and reflects sales in stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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FICTION

1. THE WOMEN, by Kristin Hannah. (St. Martin’s) In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 25

2. THE BOOK OF ELSEWHERE, by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville. (Del Rey) An immortal soldier known as B strikes a deal with a U.S. black-ops group and encounters a mysterious force.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

Joining the list at No. 2 in fiction: the collaboration between actor Keanu Reeves and novelist-philosopher China Miéville.

3. THE DUKE AND I AND THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME, by Julia Quinn. (Avon) The first book in the Bridgerton Collector’s Edition series.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. FOURTH WING, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 64

5. SWAN SONG, by Elin Hilderbrand. (Little, Brown) Nantucket residents are alarmed when a home, recently sold at an exorbitant price, goes up in flames and someone goes missing.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

6. IRON FLAME, by Rebecca Yarros. (Red Tower) The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 38

7. THE SPELLSHOP, by Sarah Beth Durst. (Bramble) When the Great Library of Alyssium is set aflame, Kiela and Caz take the spellbooks and bring magic to Kiela’s childhood home.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

8. ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, by Chris Whitaker. (Crown) Questions arise when a boy saves the daughter of a wealthy family amid a string of disappearances in a Missouri town in 1975.

LAST WEEK: 14

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

9. ERUPTION, by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. (Little, Brown) The Big Island of Hawaii comes under threat by a volcano at the same time a secret held by the military comes to light.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

10. THE GOD OF THE WOODS, by Liz Moore. (Riverhead) When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

11. A DEATH IN CORNWALL, by Daniel Silva. (Harper) The 24th book in the Gabriel Allon series. Gabriel forges six Impressionist canvases and enlists an unlikely team of operatives to go after a new foe.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

12. YOU LIKE IT DARKER, by Stephen King. (Scribner) A dozen short stories that explore darkness in literal and metaphorical forms.

LAST WEEK: 9

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

13. CAMINO GHOSTS, by John Grisham. (Doubleday) The third book in the Camino series. The last living inhabitant of a deserted island gets in the way of a resort developer.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

14. FUNNY STORY, by Emily Henry. (Berkley) After their exes run off together, Daphne and Miles form a friendship and concoct a plan involving misleading photos.

LAST WEEK: 15

WEEKS ON LIST: 14

15. SANDWICH, by Catherine Newman. (Harper) During a summer vacation in Cape Cod, Rocky faces changes with her family, body and life.

LAST WEEK: 13

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

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NONFICTION

1. HILLBILLY ELEGY, by JD Vance. (Harper) The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 75

2. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, by Jonathan Haidt. (Penguin Press) A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health effects of a phone-based life on children.

LAST WEEK: 1

WEEKS ON LIST: 18

3. AUTOCRACY, INC., by Anne Applebaum. (Doubleday) The Pulitzer Prize-winning author elucidates the structures and technologies that bolster autocracies in the 21st century.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

4. THE DEMON OF UNREST, by Erik Larson. (Crown) The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

LAST WEEK: 2

WEEKS ON LIST: 13

5. THE WAR ON WARRIORS, by Pete Hegseth. (Broadside) The “Fox & Friends Weekend” host shares his experiences serving in the Army and his views on the current state of the American military. (b)

LAST WEEK: 6

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

6. OUTLIVE, by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford. (Harmony) A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

LAST WEEK: 7

WEEKS ON LIST: 70

7. ON CALL, by Anthony S. Fauci. (Viking) The physician-scientist and immunologist chronicles his six decades of public service, including his work during the AIDS crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.

LAST WEEK: 5

WEEKS ON LIST: 6

8. ASK NOT, by Maureen Callahan. (Little, Brown) The author of “American Predator” puts forward a history of the Kennedy family that describes the abuse of women in its orbit.

LAST WEEK: 4

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

9. TRUE GRETCH, by Gretchen Whitmer with Lisa Dickey. (Simon & Schuster) The governor of Michigan recounts defining moments from her life and time in office.

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

10. NUCLEAR WAR, by Annie Jacobsen. (Dutton) The author of “Operation Paperclip” portrays possible outcomes in the minutes following a nuclear missile launch.

LAST WEEK: 8

WEEKS ON LIST: 9

11. WHAT THIS COMEDIAN SAID WILL SHOCK YOU, by Bill Maher. (Simon & Schuster) The host of “Real Time With Bill Maher” gives his take on a variety of subjects in American culture and politics.

LAST WEEK: 15

WEEKS ON LIST: 10

12. TIGER, TIGER, by James Patterson. (Little, Brown) The ups and downs in the life and career of the golf champion Tiger Woods.

LAST WEEK: 10

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

13. AN UNFINISHED LOVE STORY, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. (Simon & Schuster) A trove of items collected by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s late husband inspired an appraisal of central figures and pivotal moments of the 1960s.

LAST WEEK: 9

WEEKS ON LIST: 14

14. UNHUMANS, by Jack Posobiec and Joshua Lisec. (War Room) The senior editor of the conservative news outlet Human Events assesses some political movements and prescribes ways to counteract them. (b)

LAST WEEK: —

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

15. JFK JR., by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil. (Gallery) Twenty-five years after his death, an oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr.

LAST WEEK: 3

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

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Glenn Beck’s warning to YA readers is a top seller. It imagines a US governed by a corporation.

The New York Times — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:59:12 +0000

Rankings reflect sales for the week ended July 27, which were reported on a confidential basis by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.

An asterisk (*) indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some bookstores reported receiving bulk orders.

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PICTURE

1. BE YOU!, by Peter H. Reynolds. (Orchard) A celebration of individuality. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

2. THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE, by Emily Winfield Martin. (Random House) A celebration of possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 403

3. DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. (Dial) What to serve your dragon guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 452

4. THE YELLOW BUS, by Loren Long. (Roaring Brook) The life span of a yellow school bus. (Ages 3 to 6)

WEEKS ON LIST: 2

5. BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME, by Joe Brumm. (Penguin) Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 27

6. THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 392

7. THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. (Philomel) The crayons go back to school and can’t wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 14

8. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!, by Mo Willems. (Hyperion) Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)

WEEKS ON LIST: 57

9. THE SMART COOKIE, by Jory John. Illustrated by Pete Oswald. (Harper) Cookie builds up her self-confidence. (Ages 4 to 8)

WEEKS ON LIST: 24

10. TAYLOR SWIFT, by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg. (Frances Lincoln) A biography of the pop star. (Ages 3 to 7)

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

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MIDDLE GRADE HARDCOVER

1. WONDER, by R.J. Palacio. (Knopf) A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 453

2. HEROES, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 25

3. REFUGEE, by Alan Gratz. (Scholastic) Three children in three conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 267

4. THE SUN AND THE STAR, by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Disney Hyperion) The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend. (Ages 10 to 14)

WEEKS ON LIST: 65

5. WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD, by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang. (Scholastic) A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 41

6. THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM, by Lisa Yee. Illustrated by Dan Santat. (Random House) Olive is sent to Reforming Arts School and teams up with a group of crime-fighting outcasts. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 16

7. ODDER, by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso. (Feiwel & Friends) After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 84

8. THEY CALL ME NO SAM!, by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Mike Lowery. (Clarion) A pug named Sam protects his family. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 8

9. THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE, by Dave Eggers. Illustrations by Shawn Harris. (Knopf, McSweeney’s) A dog who serves as the eyes for three bison in a park enclosure devises a plan to free them. (Ages 8 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 23

10. THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS, by America’s Test Kitchen Kids. (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) More than 100 kid-tested recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 209

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YOUNG ADULT HARDCOVER

Glenn Beck’s new bestseller, at eighth in YA, is set in an America governed by a large corporation.

1. THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Annabel Price’s mother is presumed dead, until she reappears during the filming of a documentary about her disappearance. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 17

2. THE DARKNESS WITHIN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) When Chrysantha’s husband, the Duke of Pholios, dies, she believes she’s the sole heir to his fortune. Until Eryx Demos arrives and claims to be the duke’s estranged grandson. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 3

3. THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US, by Tricia Levenseller. (Feiwel & Friends) Alessandra plots to kill the Shadow King and take his kingdom for herself. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 7

4. DIVINE RIVALS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 58

5. NIGHTBANE, by Alex Aster. (Amulet) In this sequel to “Lightlark,” Isla must choose between her two powerful lovers. (Ages 13 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 38

6. TWO SIDES TO EVERY MURDER, by Danielle Valentine. (Putnam) When Camp Lost Lake reopens 16 years after brutal murders have taken place there, two girls arrive to look for answers to their mysterious pasts. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 5

7. RUTHLESS VOWS, by Rebecca Ross. (Wednesday) In the sequel to “Divine Rivals,” Roman and Iris will risk their hearts and futures to change the tides of the war. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 31

8. CHASING EMBERS, by Glenn Beck with Mikayla G. Hedrick. (Forefront) Ember and Sky navigate a United States of America that is now run by a corporation called Topos. (Ages 14 to 17)

WEEKS ON LIST: 1

9. MURTAGH, by Christopher Paolini. (Knopf) Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must find and outwit a mysterious witch. (Ages 12 to 15)

WEEKS ON LIST: 38

10. HEARTLESS HUNTER, by Kristen Ciccarelli. (Wednesday) Rune, a witch, and Gideon, a witch hunter, fall in love. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 16

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SERIES

1. THE POWERLESS TRILOGY, by Lauren Roberts. (Simon and Schuster) A story of forbidden love between Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, in the kingdom of Ilya. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

2. A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, by Holly Jackson. (Delacorte) Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 148

3. THE WILD ROBOT, by Peter Brown. (Little, Brown) Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 27

4. PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion) A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 735

5. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Amulet) The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)

WEEKS ON LIST: 802

6. WHO WAS/IS . . . ?, by Jim Gigliotti and others; various illustrators. (Penguin Workshop) Biographies unlock legendary lives. (Ages 8 to 11)

WEEKS ON LIST: 164

7. HARRY POTTER, by J.K. Rowling. (Scholastic) A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 801

8. THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY TRILOGY, by Jenny Han. (Simon & Schuster) A beach house, summer love and enduring friendships. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 119

9. CHRONICLES OF THE AVATAR, by F.C. Yee and Randy Ribay. (Amulet) The prequel to “Avatar: The Last Airbender” follows the adventures of Avatars Kyoshi, Yangchen and Roku. (Ages 13 to 18)

WEEKS ON LIST: 4

10. THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic) In a dystopia, a girl fights on live TV to survive. (Ages 12 and up)

WEEKS ON LIST: 336

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