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National Indie Bestsellers
Bestseller List for December 13, 2012
Based on sales for the week ending December 9, 2012
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| Trade Paperback Nonfiction | Last Week/ Weeks on List |
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| 1. | 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. |
1/5 |
| 2. | 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. |
2/6 |
| 3. | 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. |
5/77 |
| 4. | The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013- Debut World Almanac, $12.99, 9781600571626 The dependable reference guide, updated for 2013. |
/1 |
| 5. | In the Garden of Beasts Erik Larson, Broadway, $16, 9780307408853 Larson's vivid portrait of Berlin during the early years of Hitler's reign. |
3/31 |
| 6. | How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You Matthew Inman, Andrews McMeel, $14.99, 9781449410247 A hilarious offering of cat comics from TheOatmeal.com. |
6/4 |
| 7. | The Swerve Stephen J. Greenblatt, Norton, $16.95, 9780393343403 Greenblatt's riveting tale of the great cultural "swerve" known as the Renaissance. |
4/13 |
| 8. | 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. |
7/12 |
| 9. | F in Exams Richard Benson, Chronicle , $9.95, 9780811878319 Students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test will have a good laugh. |
13/68 |
| 10. | Bossypants Tina Fey, Reagan Arthur Books, $15.99, 9780316056878 Very funny essays by the popular star of 30 Rock. |
11/48 |
| 11. | Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns) Mindy Kaling, Three Rivers, $14, 9780307886279 Hilarious essays from the Emmy-nominated writer and actress. |
8/11 |
| 12. | 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. |
12/4 |
| 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. |
10/11 |
| 14. | Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend Susan Orlean, S&S, $16, 9781439190142 Orlean's moving account of Rin Tin Tin's journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. |
15/2 |
| 15. | Tiny Beautiful Things Cheryl Strayed, Vintage, $14.95, 9780307949332 A collection of advice columns from the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild. |
/18 |