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National Indie Bestsellers - Hardcover Nonfiction
Bestseller List for August 15, 2013
Based on sales for the week ending August 11, 2013
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| Hardcover Nonfiction |
Last Week/ Weeks on List |
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| 1. |
Zealot Reza Aslan, Random House, $27, 9781400069224 A fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography of Jesus by the bestselling author of No god but God. |
1/4 |
| 2. |
Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls David Sedaris, Little Brown, $27, 9780316154697 A new collection of hilarious and thought-provoking essays by the bestselling author of When You Are Engulfed in Flames. |
2/16 |
| 3. |
This Town Mark Leibovich, Blue Rider, $27.95, 9780399161308 Leibovich's stunning and often very funny look at our nation's capital. |
3/4 |
| 4. |
William Shakespeare's Star Wars Ian Doescher, Quirk, $14.95, 9781594746376 Doescher's parody is a retelling of George Lucas's epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. |
8/6 |
| 5. |
Lean In Sheryl Sandberg, Knopf, $24.95, 9780385349949 Sandberg examines why women's progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, common sense ideas to empower women to achieve their full potential. |
4/22 |
| 6. |
I Could Pee on This Francesco Marciuliano, Chronicle, $12.95, 9781452110585 In this hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek poetry, Marciuliano helps cats unlock their creative potential and explain their odd behavior to ignorant humans. |
5/51 |
| 7. |
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book Grumpy Cat, Chronicle, $12.95, 9781452126579 Internet sensation Grumpy Cat delivers hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective. |
9/2 |
| 8. |
I Could Chew on This Francesco Marciuliano, Chronicle, $12.95, 9781452119038 Marciuliano's delightful canine companion to I Could Pee on This. |
12/2 |
| 9. |
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East- Debut Scott Anderson, Doubleday, $28.95, 9780385532921 Anderson's thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and consequential periods in 20th century history -- the Arab Revolt and the secret "great game" to control the Middle East. |
/1 |
| 10. |
The Boys in the Boat Daniel James Brown, Viking, $28.95, 9780670025817 Brown tells the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. |
7/10 |
| 11. |
Jerusalem: A Cookbook Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi, Ten Speed Press, $35, 9781607743941 A collection of recipes exploring the flavors of Jerusalem, from the bestselling author of Plenty. |
6/5 |
| 12. |
The Telling Room Michael Paterniti, Dial, $27, 9780385337007 Paterniti's astonishing true tale of the world's greatest piece of cheese is an August 2013 Indie Next List Great Read. |
15/2 |
| 13. |
Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand, Random House, $28, 9781400064168 An unforgettable true story that is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit. |
10/126 |
| 14. |
Darth Vader and Son Jeffrey Brown, Chronicle, $14.95, 9781452106557 Brown's delightful book presents the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. |
/34 |
| 15. |
Collision 2012: Obama vs. Romney and the Future of Elections in America- Debut Dan Balz, Viking, $32.95, 9780670025947 An inside view and analysis of the Obama-Romney presidential race by the bestselling author of The Battle for America 2008. |
/1 |
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| 19. |
These Few Precious Days Christopher Andersen, Gallery, $27, 9781476732329 Andersen's intimate, behind-the-scenes look at John and Jackie Kennedy's final year together. |
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