November 21, 2005
New Bestsellers 11/21/05
The following books are appearing on the best seller lists for the first time this week. For a complete listing see our collection of Best Seller Lists.
The Library Journal Lists of Most Borrowed Books in Public Libraries for Fiction and Nonfiction were updated for November 15.
The Criticas Spanish Language fiction and nonfiction bestseller lists were updated for November.
E = Essence Magazine
NYT = New York Times
PW = Publisher's Weekly
USA = USA Today
WSJ = Wall Street Journal
* = Titles that have previously appeared on the bestseller lists but are new to our catalog
Fiction
Jan Karon. Light from Heaven
In the final volume in the phenomenally successful Mitford Years ties up all the loose ends of Father Timothy Kavanagh's deeply affecting life. The novel is filled with old and new characters and the answers to questions readers have asked since the series began nearly a decade ago. (PW #2, USA #3, WSJ #2)
George R.R. Martin. A Feast for Crows
In A Feast for Crows, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself at last on the brink of peace...only to be launched on an even more terrifying course of destruction. (PW #1, USA #2, WSJ #1)
Nonfiction
Nate Berkus. Home Rules
The author, a leading authority on home design and a regular contributor on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," offers a step-by-step guide to achieving one's own beautiful rooms. (PW #14, WSJ #13)
John McCain & Mark Salter. Character is Destiny
This collection of inspirational, character-building nonfiction--written in the style of William Bennett's "The Book of Virtues"--comes from Senator John McCain, "one of the most inspiring public figures of this generation" ("The Washington Post"). (WSJ #14)
Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook
The first Martha-authored book since 1999's "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook," this comprehensive baking handbook provides 250 all-new, foolproof recipes for the best--and most beautiful--baked goods imaginable. Step-by-step photographs cover every technique in detail, and photo glossaries show essential equipment. (WSJ #15)
Lynne Truss. Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today
Sticklers, unite! In the spirit of her three-million-copies sold, #1 New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves , the queen of zero tolerance takes on the sorry state of modern manners. (PW #15)
PW Religion
Raymond Arroyo. Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles *
In 1981, the year after Ted Turner founded CNN, a simple nun, using merely her entrepreneurial instincts and two hundred dollars, launched what would become the world's largest religious media empire in the garage of a Birmingham, Alabama, monastery. Under her guidance, the Eternal Word Television Network grew at a staggering pace, both in viewership and in influence, to where it now reaches over a hundred million viewers in hundreds of countries around the globe. (#3)
Bstan-dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama. The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality *
In this rare, personal investigation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama discusses his vision of science and faith working hand in hand to alleviate human suffering. Drawing on a lifetime of scientific study and religious practice, he explores many of the great debates and makes astonishing connections between seemingly disparate topics-such as evolution and karma-that will change the way we look at our world. (#7)
Library Journal Nonfiction
James Fay. Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood
Has your sweet, innocent baby turned into a terrorizing toddler or pre-schooler? If your answer is a resounding "Yes", relief from your anxiety is here! Beat the "terrible twos" and "precocious pre-schoolers" with the advice of internationally-recognized parenting experts Fay and Cline, M.D. Now Fay and Cline show you how to use their unique Love and Logic "RM" approach to effectively work with children ages six months to five years of age. These practical and loving methods not only apply to the very young child but to four and five-year-olds as well. You'll discover the magic of the "Oh-oh" song, along with many other simple strategies. (#15)
Posted by Grace at November 21, 2005 04:20 PM
