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National Indie Bestsellers
Bestseller List for November 15, 2012
Based on sales for the week ending November 11, 2012
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| Trade Paperback Nonfiction | Last Week/ Weeks on List |
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| 1. | In the Garden of Beasts Erik Larson, Broadway, $16, 9780307408853 Larson's vivid portrait of Berlin during the early years of Hitler's reign. |
2/27 |
| 2. | The Swerve Stephen J. Greenblatt, Norton, $16.95, 9780393343403 Greenblatt's riveting tale of the great cultural "swerve" known as the Renaissance. |
1/9 |
| 3. | Proof of Heaven Eben Alexander, M.D., S&S, $15.99, 9781451695199 Noted neurosurgeon Alexander's fascinating account of his return from a very deep coma. |
3/2 |
| 4. | Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns) Mindy Kaling, Three Rivers, $14, 9780307886279 Hilarious essays from the Emmy-nominated writer and actress. |
8/7 |
| 5. | Unlikely Friendships Jennifer S. Holland, Workman, $13.95, 9780761159131 A look at amazing friendships between species, collected from around the world and documented in a selection of candid photographs. |
12/73 |
| 6. | To Heaven and Back Mary C. Neal, Waterbrook, $14.99, 9780307731715 A kayak accident during a South American adventure takes one woman to heaven and back to life again. |
4/13 |
| 7. | Bossypants Tina Fey, Reagan Arthur Books, $15.99, 9780316056878 Very funny essays by the popular star of 30 Rock. |
7/44 |
| 8. | The Untethered Soul Michael A. Singer, New Harbinger, $16.95, 9781572245372 Spiritual teacher Singer explores the question of who we are and concludes that our identity is to be found in our consciousness. |
5/3 |
| 9. | Team of Rivals Doris Kearns Goodwin, S&S, $21, 9781451688092 The new film Lincoln is based in part on Goodwin's bestselling look at Lincoln as the ultimate manager and motivator. |
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| 10. | Lucky Peach Issue 5- Debut Peter Meehan (Ed.), McSweeney's, $12, 9781938073076 A journal of food writing featuring recipes, essays, art, and photography. |
/1 |
| 11. | The Old Farmer's Almanac 2013 Old Farmer's Almanac, $6.95, 9781571985736 The annual almanac of weather, astrology, calendars, gardening tips, home remedies, and more. |
9/8 |
| 12. | Arguably Christopher Hitchens, Twelve, $18, 9781455502783 A collection of essays by the late political and social commentator. |
10/10 |
| 13. | Catherine the Great Robert K. Massie, Random House, $20, 9780345408778 Pulitzer Prize-winner Massie's extraordinary story of the obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at age 14 and became one of the most remarkable and powerful women in history. |
6/7 |
| 14. | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rebecca Skloot, Broadway, $16, 9781400052189 A fascinating look at the world's first "immortal" human cells grown in culture to be used in medical research. |
11/86 |
| 15. | How to Be a Woman Caitlin Moran, Harper Perennial, $15.99, 9780062124296 With humor and insight, Moran shows why female rights and empowerment are essential not only for women, but also for society itself. |
14/15 |
| ON THE RISE | ||
| 19. | Dancers Among Us Jordan Matter, Workman, $17.95, 9780761171706 Matter presents joyful photographs of dancers leaping, spinning, and lifting in the midst of daily life. |
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