Fiction Hardcover
1. THE KING OF TORTS
By John Grisham (Doubleday $27.95)
The author’s latest legal thriller focuses on a public defenders’ office.
2. THE LOVELY BONES
By Alice Sebold (Little, Brown $21.95)
A novel told by the soul of a 14-year-old girl who was brutally murdered.
3. CROSSROADS OF TWILIGHT
By Robert Jordan (Tor $29.95)
The latest installment in the “Wheel of Time” series.
4. THE CAT WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE
By Lilian Jackson Braun (Putnam $23.95)
The 25th book featuring Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum, and their pet human.
5. PATTERN RECOGNITION
By William Gibson (Putnam, $25.95)
A novel that reflects on today’s cyber-obsessed culture.
6. FLASHBACK
By Nevada Barr (Putnam $24.95)
The author’s 11th Anna Pigeon mystery.
7. PREY
By Michael Crichton (HarperCollins $26.95)
The most recent thriller from the author of “Jurassic Park.”
8. FINAL JUSTICE
By W.E.B. Griffin (Putnam $26.95)
The eighth installment in the “Badge of Honor” series.
9. SONS OF FORTUNE
By Jeffrey Archer (St. Martin’s $27.95)
Twins separated at birth come together decades later.
10. THE DANTE CLUB
By Matthew Pearl (Random House $24.95)
Famous 19th Century writers team up to catch a serial killer.
Nonfiction Hardcover
1. ATKINS FOR LIFE
By Dr. Robert C. Atkins (St. Martin’s $24.95)
A comprehensive diet guide from the noted nutritionist.
2. THE SAVAGE NATION
By Michael Savage (WND Books $24.99)
The radio talk-show host on patriotism, family and American values.
3. WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY LIFE?
By Po Bronson (Random House $24.95)
A career guide from the author of “The Nudist on the Late Shift.”
4. THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY
By Erik Larson (Crown $25.95)
A look at Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair and the serial killer who stalked its visitors.
5. THE POWER OF NOW
By Eckhart Tolle (New World Library $22.95)
A spiritual guide to living.
6. WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?
By Spencer Johnson (Putnam $19.95)
Dealing with life changes.
7. THIS JUST IN
By Bob Schieffer (Putnam $26.95)
Veteran TV journalist and moderator of “Face the Nation” shares behind-the-scenes stories of the news business.
8. THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE
By Rick Warren (Zondervan $19.99)
Applies the lessons in “The Purpose-Driven Church” to individual experience.
9. BODY FOR LIFE
By Bill Phillips and Michael D’Orso (HarperCollins $25)
A 12-week weightlifting program.
10. GOOD TO GREAT
By Jim Collins (HarperBusiness $27.50)
Profiles of successful companies.
