November 10, 2005
New Bestsellers 11/14/05
The following books are appearing on the best seller lists for the first time this week. New bestsellers were not posted for last week, therefore last weeks new bestsellers are marked with an *. For a complete listing see our collection of Best Seller Lists.
E = Essence Magazine
NYT = New York Times
PW = Publisher's Weekly
USA = USA Today
WSJ = Wall Street Journal
Fiction
David Baldacci. The Camel Club *
The Camel Club is a four-man group of Washington, D.C. misfits, that meet weekly to discuss political conspiracies they believe exist and what actions they might take. One night club members witness the murder of Secret Service employee Patrick Johnson, thus thrusting the wacky crew into the middle of a bigger conspiracy than they could ever have imagined. (NYT #3, PW #3, USA #7, WSJ #4)
Patricia Cornwell. Predator *
Dr. Kay Scarpetta, now freelancing with the National Forensic Academy in Florida, takes charge of a case that stretches from steamy Florida to snowboundBoston, one as unnerving as any she has ever faced. The teasing psychological clues lead Scarpetta and her team-Pete Marino, Benton Wesley, and Lucy Farinelli-to suspect that they are hunting someone with a cunning and malevolent mind whose secrets have kept them in the shadows, until now. Predator is proof once again that Patricia Cornwell has few peers with her extraordinary ability to entertain and enthrall. (NYT #1, PW #1, USA #4, WSJ #2)
Fern Michaels. Family Blessings *
A violent tornado wrecks the home of the famous candy maker Loretta Cisco right before Thanksgiving, but it is the problems of her beloved triplet grandchildren, who each seem to be keeping secrets and having marital problems that really worries Grandma Cisco. It wouldn't be a Christmas tale without some magical things happening and if a grandmother has a say these three marriages will turn to bliss by Christmas. (USA #23)
Anne Rice. Christ the Lord
Having completed the two cycles of legend to which she has devoted her career so far, Anne Ricegives us now her most thoughtful and powerful book, a novel about the childhood of Christ the Lord based on the gospels and on the most respected New Testament scholarship. The book's power derives from the passion its author brings to the writing, and the way in which she summons up the voice, the presence, the words of the young Jesus who tells the story. (PW #4, WSJ #5)
R.A. Salvatore. Promise of the Witch-King *
The long awaited sequel to "Servant of the Shard" is the second title in a new series dealing with two popular characters from the Forgotten Realms world. (NYT #15, PW #15)
Danielle Steel. Toxic Bachelors *
Steele explores the perils of dating, relationships, and love in a novel that takes readers into the intoxicating, infuriating world of three charming single men, also known as "toxic bachelors." (NYT #4, PW #6, USA #31, WSJ #12)
Scott Turow. Ordinary Heroes
Stewart Dubinsky knew his father had served in World War II. And he'd been told how David Dubin (as his father had Americanized the name that Stewart later reclaimed) had rescued Stewart's mother from the horror of the Balingen concentration camp. But when he discovers, after his father's death, a packet of wartime letters to a former fianc?e, and learns of his father's court-martial and imprisonment, he is plunged into the mystery of his family's secret history and driven to uncover the truth about this enigmatic, distant man who'd always refused to talk about his war. (PW #7, WSJ #7)
Nonfiction
Jimmy Carter. Our Endangered Values
Americans cherish the greatness of our homeland, but many do not realize how extensive and profound are the transformations that are now taking place in our nation's basic moral values and political philosophy.Our people have been justifiably proud to see America's power and influence used to preserve peace for ourselves and others, promote economic and social justice, raise high the banner of human rights, protect the quality of our environment, alleviate human suffering, and cooperate with other peoples to reach these common goals.We have learned the value of providing our citizens with accurate information and treating dissenting voices with respect. Most of our political leaders have attempted to control deficit spending, preserve the separation of church and state, and protect civil liberties and personal privacy. All of these historic commitments are now being challenged. (PW #1, USA #11, WSJ #1)
MAO: THE UNKNOWN STORY, by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday. (Knopf, $35.) A biography that focuses on the Chinese leader's brutality. (NYT #14)
Billy Crystal. 700 Sundays
To support his family, Billy Crystal's father, Jack, worked two jobs, having only one day a week to spend with his family. Based on Crystal's one-man Broadway show of the same name, "700 Sundays"--referring sadly to the time shared by an adoring father and his devoted son--offers a heartfelt, hilarious memoir. (PW #8, WSJ #6)
Al Franken. The Truth (with Jokes) *
Al Franken's landmark bestseller, Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right , was praised as a "bitterly funny assault" ( The New York Times ) that rang "with the moral clarity of an angel's trumpet" ( Associated Press ). Now, this master of political humor strikes again with a powerful and provocative message for all Americans. (NYT #1, PW #4, USA #15, WSJ #2)
James Frey. My Friend Leonard
Leonard is the best friend James Frey has ever had. When James was bent on self-destruction, it was Leonard-high-living, highly charismatic mobster - who saved his life. When James faced tremendous obstacles, both emotional and practical, to putting his life back together, Leonard offered support and his considerable, sometimes unmentionable influence and protection. So when James is released from a stint in jail only to be rocked by a particularly cruel twist of fate, it's to Leonard that he turns for help. Leonard, of the outsized personality, who greets James as "My Son" at the top of his lungs when he rushes into his life to instruct him in the art of "living boldly." (PW #11, WSJ #11)
Doris Kearns Goodwin. Team of Rivals *
An acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian ("No Ordinary Time") illuminates Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman/prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become President. (NYT #3, PW #3, USA #13, WSJ #3)
Michael Jordan. Driven from Within *
In Driven from Within, Michael makes it clear that the basis for his phenomenal success came from the inside out, thanks in part to those who guided him along the way. His skill, work ethic, philosophy, personal style, competitiveness and presence have flowed from the basketball court and into every facet of his life. (NYT #5, PW #13, WSJ #6)
DEAN AND ME (A LOVE STORY), by Jerry Lewis and James Kaplan. (Doubleday, $26.95.) The funnier half of Martin and Lewis remembers his time with the man he calls "my partner." (NYT #8)
NYT Advice
Joel Osteen. Daily Readings from Your Best Life Now
The bestselling author and renowned pastor continues his mission to help others discover their inner strengths and abilities on the road to success. (#5)
Posted by Grace at November 10, 2005 11:56 AM
