The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 21
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 21

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride The discovery of a skeleton in Pottstown, Pa., opens out to a story of integration and community. North Woods by Daniel Mason A sweeping historical tale focused on a single house in the New England woods. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon-rider faces even greater tests. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A young woman reluctantly enters a brutal dragon-riding war college in this YA fantasy. Atomic Habits by James Clear The self-help expert’s guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones via tiny changes in behavior.

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The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 5
1 week, 1 day ago

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 5

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James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 41 2. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan During the 1985 Christmas season, a coal merchant in an Irish village makes a troubling discovery. Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik Eve Babitz’s diary-like letters provide a window into her fellow literary titan, Joan Didion. The Message …

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 15
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 15

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James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson The fifth book in the bestselling epic fantasy series Stormlight Archive. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer, John Burgoyne The “Braiding Sweetgrass” author on gratitude, reciprocity and community, and the lessons to take from the natural world. The Message by …

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 1
1 month, 1 week ago

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 1

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James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer, John Burgoyne The “Braiding Sweetgrass” author on gratitude, reciprocity and community, and the lessons to take from the natural world. Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik In the journalist’s provocative new work, Eve Babitz’s diary-like letters provide a window into …

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 24
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 24

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James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan During the 1985 Christmas season, a coal merchant in an Irish village makes a troubling discovery. The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates The National Book Award winner travels to three sites of conflict to explore how the stories we tell, …

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 17
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 17

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke An illustrated short story set in the fantasy world of “Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.” … Hardcover nonfiction 1. The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates The National Book Award winner travels to three sites of conflict …

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 10
2 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 10

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. Karla’s Choice by Nick Harkaway A new novel set in the world of John le Carré’s most iconic spy, George Smiley. The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates The National Book Award winner travels to three sites of conflict to explore how the stories …

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 3
2 months, 1 week ago

The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 3

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. Karla’s Choice by Nick Harkaway A new novel set in the world of John le Carré’s most iconic spy, George Smiley. War by Bob Woodward The Pulitzer winner’s account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics and American history. …

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 27
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 27

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig A retired math teacher comes to terms with her past after she’s gifted a run-down house on a Mediterranean island. The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates The National Book Award winner travels to three sites of conflict …

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 20
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 20

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. Playground by Richard Powers The Pacific Ocean-set novel explores one of the last wild places we have yet to colonize. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp. The Message …

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 13
3 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 13

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig A retired math teacher comes to terms with her past after she’s gifted a run-down house on a Mediterranean island. We Solve Murders by Richard Osman “The Thursday Murder Club” author returns with a fresh cast …

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 6
3 months, 1 week ago

The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 6

LA Times  

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love. Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune The sequel to the author’s beloved fantasy novel “The House in the Cerulean Sea.” … Hardcover nonfiction 1. Something Lost, Something Gained by Hillary Rodham Clinton A candid reflection on life, love and politics from …

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 29
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 29

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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman The author of “The Thursday Murder Club” series returns with a fresh cast of characters in a new madcap mystery. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig A retired math teacher comes to terms with her past after she’s gifted a run-down house on a Mediterranean island. Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune The …

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 22
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 22

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Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner A seductive and cunning American woman infiltrates an anarchist collective in France. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig A retired math teacher comes to terms with her past after she’s gifted a run-down house on a Mediterranean island. Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune The sequel to the author’s beloved fantasy novel “The House …

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 8
4 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 8

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Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner A social satire on the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance. By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult Two women playwrights, centuries apart — one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays — are forced to hide behind another name. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi The most powerful woman in …

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 1
4 months, 1 week ago

The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 1

LA Times  

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley A fusion of genres and ideas that’s part time-travel romance and part spy thriller. Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler The popular artist’s memoir reckons with mental health as well …

The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 25
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 25

LA Times  

James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A giant Pacific octopus bonds with a widow at a Washington state aquarium. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of how she became a master legislator. Men …

The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 18
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 18

LA Times  

James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley A fusion of genres and ideas that’s part time-travel romance and part spy thriller. The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey Humanity fights for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself in this space …

The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 11
5 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 11

LA Times  

James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp. Sandwich by Catherine Newman A hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch and learning to let go. The Demon of Unrest by …

The week’s bestselling books, July 28
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, July 28

LA Times  

Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner A social satire on the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance. The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness The fifth novel in the All Souls series featuring scholar and witch Diana Bishop and vampire geneticist Matthew de Clermont. What This Comedian Said Will Shock You by Bill Maher The host of HBO’s “Real Time” …

The week’s bestselling books, July 21
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, July 21

LA Times  

Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner A social satire on the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp. The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson An exploration of the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the start of the …

The week’s bestselling books, July 14
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, July 14

LA Times  

James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Funny Story by Emily Henry Two opposites with the wrong thing in common connect. The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson An exploration of the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the start of the Civil War. On Call by Dr. Anthony Fauci A …

The week’s bestselling books, April 21
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, April 21

LA Times  

Table for Two by Amor Towles A collection of stories from the author of “The Lincoln Highway.” 2. City in Ruins by Don Winslow The bestselling author’s third book in his Danny Ryan trilogy and his final novel. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the …

The week’s bestselling books, April 14
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, April 14

LA Times  

Table for Two by Amor Towles A collection of stories from the author of “The Lincoln Highway.” 2. City in Ruins by Don Winslow The bestselling author’s third book in his Danny Ryan trilogy and his final novel. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the …

The week’s bestselling books, April 7
9 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, April 7

LA Times  

James by Percival Everett An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Until August by Gabriel García Márquez, Anne McLean The Nobel Prize winner’s rediscovered novel is a tale of female desire …

The week’s bestselling books, March 31
9 months, 1 week ago

The week’s bestselling books, March 31

LA Times  

The Women by Kristin Hannah An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A giant Pacific …

The week’s bestselling books, March 24
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, March 24

LA Times  

The Women by Kristin Hannah An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Until August by Gabriel García Márquez, Anne McLean, The extraordinary …

The week’s bestselling books, March 17
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, March 17

LA Times  

The Women by Kristin Hannah An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez A first-generation …

The week’s bestselling books, March 3
10 months, 1 week ago

The week’s bestselling books, March 3

LA Times  

The Women by Kristin Hannah An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. North Woods by Daniel Mason A sweeping historical tale focused on a single house in the New England woods. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon rider faces …

The week’s bestselling books, Feb. 25
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Feb. 25

LA Times  

The Women by Kristin Hannah An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. The Book of Love by Kelly Link Three teenagers become pawns in a supernatural power struggle in the author’s long-awaited debut novel. Atomic Habits by James Clear The self-help expert’s guide to building good habits and …

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 28
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 28

LA Times  

The Fury by Alex Michaelides A murder upends a reclusive ex-movie star’s trip to a private Greek island. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon-rider faces even greater tests. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A young woman reluctantly enters a brutal dragon-riding war college in this YA fantasy. Remarkably Bright Creatures by …

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 14
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 14

LA Times  

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride The discovery of a skeleton in Pottstown, Pa., opens out to a story of integration and community. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon-rider faces even greater tests. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A young woman reluctantly enters a brutal dragon-riding war college …

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 7
1 year ago

The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 7

LA Times  

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The story of a boy born into poverty to a teenage single mother in Appalachia. North Woods by Daniel Mason A sweeping historical tale focused on a single house in the New England woods. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon-rider faces even greater tests. Fourth Wing …

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 24
1 year ago

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 24

LA Times  

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett At a Michigan orchard, a woman tells her three daughters about a long-ago romance. North Woods by Daniel Mason A sweeping historical tale focused on a single house in the New England woods. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon-rider faces even greater tests. Small Things Like …

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 17
1 year ago

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 17

LA Times  

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett At a Michigan orchard, a woman tells her three daughters about a long-ago romance. The Fraud by Zadie Smith The acclaimed novelist’s historical fiction about a big 19th century British trial. North Woods by Daniel Mason A sweeping historical tale focused on a single house in the New England woods. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros …

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 10
1 year, 1 month ago

The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 10

LA Times  

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride The discovery of a skeleton in Pottstown, Pa., opens out to a story of integration and community. North Woods by Daniel Mason A sweeping historical tale focused on a single house in the New England woods. Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly Connelly heroes and half-brothers Micky Haller and Harry Bosch team …

The week’s bestselling books, October 8
1 year, 3 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, October 8

LA Times  

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett At a Michigan orchard, a woman tells her three daughters about a long-ago romance. The Iliad by Homer, Emily Wilson One of the first women to translate “The Odyssey” takes on Homer’s epic prequel. The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman The latest cozy mystery in “The Thursday Murder Club” series. Enough by Cassidy …

The week’s bestselling books, September 24
1 year, 3 months ago

The week’s bestselling books, September 24

LA Times  

Holly by Stephen King The further adventures of investigator Holly Gibney. The Fraud by Zadie Smith The acclaimed author’s historical fiction about a big 19th-century British trial. Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon A cancer-stricken real estate agent works to exonerate her murder-suspect daughter. To Infinity and Beyond by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lindsey Nyx Walker The mysteries of the cosmos …

Bestsellers list Sunday, August 13
1 year, 5 months ago

Bestsellers list Sunday, August 13

LA Times  

SOCAL BESTSELLERS … Hardcover fiction 1. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A young woman reluctantly enters a brutal dragon-riding war college in this YA fantasy. The Collector by Daniel Silva Art restorer-spy Gabriel Allon teams up with a master thief to find the world’s priciest painting. Atomic Habits by James Clear The self-help expert’s guide to building good habits and …

Bestsellers List Sunday, July 9
1 year, 6 months ago

Bestsellers List Sunday, July 9

LA Times  

SoCal bestsellers Hardcover fiction 1. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See An orphan raised by her wealthy grandparents during China’s Ming Dynasty trains to be a doctor, but is forced into an arranged marriage. I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore The short-story writer’s first novel in 14 years explores grief over the …

Bestsellers List Sunday, July 2
1 year, 6 months ago

Bestsellers List Sunday, July 2

LA Times  

SoCal bestsellers Hardcover fiction 1. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See An orphan raised by her wealthy grandparents during China’s Ming Dynasty trains to be a doctor, but is forced into an arranged marriage. I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore The short-story writer’s first novel in 14 years explores grief over the …

Bestsellers list Sunday, May 7
1 year, 8 months ago

Bestsellers list Sunday, May 7

LA Times  

SoCal bestsellers Hardcover fiction 1. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano A college student from a home broken by tragedy falls in love with a woman who has strong bonds with her sisters. Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld A cynical TV comedy writer who has given up on love falls for a pop star in a novel from the author of …

Bestsellers list Sunday, February 5
1 year, 11 months ago

Bestsellers list Sunday, February 5

LA Times  

SoCal Bestsellers Hardcover fiction 1. How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix A successful woman returns to Charleston to get her late parents’ home ready for sale. Atomic Habits by James Clear The self-help expert’s guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones via tiny changes in behavior. Saving Aziz by Chad Robichaux A U.S. Marine’s quest …

Bestsellers list Sunday, January 29
1 year, 11 months ago

Bestsellers list Sunday, January 29

LA Times  

SoCal Bestsellers Hardcover Fiction 1. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy A memoir from the star of TV’s “iCarly” and “Sam & Cat.” 5. The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama The former first lady follows up her memoir “Becoming” with a practical self-help book. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy A …

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