Thursday, March 8, 2012

Top Selling Books 2011

I am compiling the list of top selling books in USA in 2011. You can share your comments and reviews about these books.

1The Help
Kathryn StockettA young white woman tells the story of black maids in 1960s Mississippi (F)
2The Hunger GamesSuzanne CollinsYouth: Girl takes sister's place in a real world survivor game in a post-apocalyptic U.S. (F)
3
Todd Burpo with Lynn VincentSubtitle: "A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back" (NF)
4Water for ElephantsSara GruenLove, drama in a circus in the 1930s (F)
5Catching FireSuzanne CollinsYouth: Katniss and Peeta are targeted as rebels after winning the Hunger Games; second in series (F)
6Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin FeverJeff KinneyYouth: Greg is trapped with his family during a blizzard after he is accused of damaging school property (F)
7
Suzanne CollinsYouth: Katniss must give herself completely to the rebellion for it to succeed; final in series (F)
8Steve Jobs: A BiographyWalter IsaacsonBiography recounts the life of the late founder of Apple (NF)
9The Girl With the Dragon TattooStieg LarssonJournalist is hired to investigate the disappearance of an heir to a wealthy family (F)
10UnbrokenLaura HillenbrandSubtitle: "A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" (NF)
11The Girl Who Played With FireStieg LarssonAn Eastern European sex-trafficking ring propels this sequel to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (F)
12InheritanceChristopher PaoliniYouth: Eragon and his dragon must topple an evil king to restore justice to their land; fourth in series (F)
13The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestStieg LarssonLisbeth Salander is accused of murder and turns to journalist Mikael Blomkvist for help; last in series (F)
14The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book TwoRick RiordanYouth: Demigods Jason, Piper and Leo continue quest; second in series (F)
15Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed AmericaBill O'Reilly, Martin DugardThe Fox News host writes an account of President Lincoln's death at the hand of John Wilkes Booth (NF)
16The LitigatorsJohn GrishamPartners in a two-bit law firm land a big case that could make them rich (F)
17A Stolen LifeJaycee DugardMemoir: Kidnapping victim recounts 18 years of captivity and abuse (NF)
18A Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. MartinTrouble and coldness descend on a kingdom where the seasons are out of balance; book one in series (F)
19The ConfessionJohn GrishamThe wrong man awaits execution in the rape and murder of a high school cheerleader (F)
20The Best of MeNicholas SparksLovers torn apart by unforeseen events reunite 25 years later (F)
21Smokin' SeventeenJanet EvanovichBounty hunter Stephanie Plum investigates a series of killings; 17th in series (F)
22BossypantsTina FeyThe comedy writer and star of 30 Rock riffs on her life and career (NF)
2311/22/63Stephen KingA teacher travels back in time to try to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (F)
24Cutting for StoneAbraham VergheseA 50-year epic that begins with the birth of conjoined twins to an Indian nun in 1950s Ethiopia (F)
25The Throne of FireRick RiordanYouth: Carter Kane and his sister Sadie continue their quest to save the world; second in series (F)
26A Dance With DragonsGeorge R.R. MartinThe fate of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again; fifth book in series (F)
27Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly TruthJeff KinneyYouth: Greg learns to deal with boy-girl parties; fifth in series (F)
28The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksRebecca SklootThe story of a Virginia tobacco farmer whose tissue cells became essential in creating the polio vaccine (NF)
29RoomEmma DonoghueStory of a 5-year-old boy held captive with his mother in a single room, the only world he knows (F)
30The 17 Day DietMike MorenoSubtitle: "A Doctor's Plan Designed for Rapid Results" (NF)
31Something BorrowedEmily GiffinYoung attorney falls for her best friend's fiance (F)
32The Lincoln LawyerMichael ConnellyDefense attorney gets his first high-paying client, trouble starts (F)
33Sarah's KeyTatiana de RosnayA French journalist finds herself related to a young girl who was part of the 1942 Vel' d'Hiv' roundup (F)
34Kill Alex CrossJames PattersonAlex Cross must stop an attack on Washington, D.C., while investigating the abduction of the President's children (F)
35In the Garden of BeastsErik LarsonSubtitle: "Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin" (NF)
36Now You See HerJames Patterson, Michael LedwidgeA lawyer who began a new life in New York must return to Florida to confront her secret past in order to help a man framed for murder (F)
37A Clash of KingsGeorge R.R. MartinFactions struggle to gain control of a divided land; book two in A Song of Ice and Fire series (F)
38Breaking DawnStephenie MeyerYouth: Fourth installment in Twilight vampire series; movie (F)
39Explosive EighteenJanet EvanovichBounty hunter Stephanie Plum inadvertently becomes involved in an international murder mystery (F)
40Dead ReckoningCharlaine HarrisSookie Stackhouse witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's but family drama keeps her from investigating; 11th in series (F)
41StrengthsFinder 2.0Tom RathLifetime strategies for using your talents (NF)
42The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionCarol V. Aebersold, Chanda B. BellChildren: Santa relies on elves to find out who has been naughty and who has been nice (F)
43The Lost Hero: The Heroes of Olympus, Book OneRick RiordanYouth: After saving Olympus, Percy Jackson and friends have rebuilt Camp Half-Blood for the next generation of demigods (F)
44AwakenedKristin Cast, P.C. CastYouth: As high priestess, Neferet swears vengeance on vampire-in-training Zoey; eighth in series (F)
45Tick TockJames Patterson, Michael LedwidgeNYPD detective Michael Bennett and a former FBI colleague investigate a series of murders (F)
4610th AnniversaryJames Patterson, Maxine PaetroMembers of the Women's Murder Club juggle criminal investigation, murder prosecution and family drama (F)
47The Paris Wife: A NovelPaula McLainHadley Richardson, the first wife of Ernest Hemingway, tells her story (F)
48Cross FireJames PattersonDetective Alex Cross' deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig, is back and plotting revenge on Cross and his fiance, Bree (F)
49Sing You HomeJodi PicoultZoe, a music therapist, faces prejudice when she finds love with another woman (F)
50The Art of Racing in the RainGarth SteinA novel that reflects on what it is to be human, told from the family dog's point of view (F)
51The Next AlwaysNora RobertsAn architect woos his childhood crush while he and his family renovate a historic hotel (F)
52George R.R. Martin's A Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. MartinBoxed set of the first four volumes in the Game of Thrones series (F)
53The Sixth ManDavid BaldacciPrivate investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell must prove whether an alleged serial killer is guilty (F)
54One DayDavid NichollsA yearly snapshot of a single day in a couple's 20-year on-again, off-again relationship (F)
55Safe HavenNicholas SparksNewcomer to small town deals with new love and dark past (F)
56The Mill River RecluseDarcie ChanA town’s fascination with a reclusive widow and her secrets could spell trouble (F)
57A Storm of SwordsGeorge R.R. MartinTensions build as the Seven Kingdoms remain at war; third in series (F)
58The AffairLee ChildMilitary cop Jack Reacher exposes a cover-up involving a fellow soldier (F)
59The SearchNora RobertsThe past comes back to haunt dog trainer Fiona Bristow, the lone survivor of a serial killer (F)
60Guinness World Records 2012Guinness World RecordsRecord-holding figures and feats from around the world (NF)
61Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesJeff KinneyYouth: Greg Heffley’s older brother knows secret; sequel (F)
62What the Night KnowsDean KoontzA homicide detective is on the trail of either a copycat serial killer or the ghost of one past (F)
63The 5 Love LanguagesGary ChapmanSubtitle: "The Secret to Love That Lasts" (NF)
64A Feast for CrowsGeorge R.R. MartinPower struggle continues in the Seven Kingdoms; fourth in series (F)
65The Land of Painted CavesJean M. AuelThe Ice Age-era story of Ayla as she struggles to balance motherhood and her training to become a spiritual leader; final in series (F)
66Zero DayDavid BaldacciJohn Puller, an Army Special Agent, investigates the murder of a family in rural West Virginia (F)
67Diary of a Wimpy KidJeff KinneyYouth: Diary from a middle-schooler, Greg Heffley (F)
68The ShackWilliam P. YoungMan reconnects with God after death of child (F)
69The Kane Chronicles, Book 1: The Red PyramidRick RiordanYouth: Modern-day siblings discover that the gods of ancient Egypt are back and not happy; first in series (F)
70Go the ---- To SleepAdam Mansbach, illustrations by Ricardo CortesAn adult-only version of a traditional children's bedtime book (F)
71Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last StrawJeff KinneyYouth: Greg tries to toughen up to avoid military school; third in series (F)
72Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysJeff KinneyYouth: Greg's summer plans include video games and no responsibility; fourth in series (F)
73ToysJames Patterson, Neil McMahonAgent Hays Baker, who possesses super-human strength and intelligence, uses his powers to benefit mankind (F)
74The Fifth WitnessMichael ConnellyDefense attorney Mickey Haller represents a woman in foreclosure accused of killing her banker (F)
75City of Fallen AngelsCassandra ClareParanormal: Shadowhunter-in-training Clary Fray sets in motion a chain of events that could lead to war (F)
76The 4-Hour BodyTimothy FerrissSubtitle: "An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman" (NF)
77DestinedP.C. Cast, Kristin CastYouth: Forces collide at the House of Night when Zoey and her friends return for classes (F)
78Something BlueEmily GiffinDarcy's perfect world turns upside down (F)
79Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and SweetJamie FordHenry Lee searches for Keiko, his long-lost love during World War II (F)
80Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightning ThiefRick RiordanYouth: Percy goes to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon; movie (F)
81The AbbeyChris CulverA homicide detective ready to retire has one last case, investigating his niece's murder (F)
82Kill Me If You CanJames Patterson, Marshall KarpA poor art student lands in hot water after stumbling upon a duffel bag filled with diamonds (F)
83The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd editionThe College BoardInstruction manual featuring official SAT practice tests (NF)
84Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenRansom RiggsJacob, 16, discovers the crumbling ruins of an old home that may still be inhabited (F)
85What to Expect When You're ExpectingHeidi Murkoff, Sharon MazelCover-to-cover revision of the popular pregnancy book (NF)
86V is for VengeanceSue GraftonKinsey Millhone investigates a professional shoplifting ring that is connected with the Mob (F)
87Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5: The Last OlympianRick RiordanYouth: Percy Jackson attempts to stop the Lord of Time (F)
88To Kill a MockingbirdHarper LeeComing-of-age classic about racism; Pulitzer winner (F)
891105 Yakima StreetDebbie MacomberBruce Peyton has his hands full with winning back a pregnant wife and raising a difficult teen (F)
90The DropMichael ConnellyLAPD Harry Bosch investigates a murder and a political conspiracy (F)
91State of WonderAnn PatchettAn American scientist stumbles onto a search for a miracle fertility drug (F)
92Decision PointsGeorge W. BushThe former president describes key decisions, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy (NF)
93The Dukan DietPierre DukanSubtitle: "2 Steps to Lose the Weight, 2 Steps to Keep It Off Forever" (NF)
94The Glass Castle: A MemoirJeannette WallsMemoir: Walls, a regular contributor to MSNBC.com, tells about her feckless parents and fending for herself (NF)
95I Am Number FourPittacus LoreYouth: After aliens kill the first three Loric children of nine, the fourth, John Smith, must save himself (F)
96Port MortuaryPatricia CornwellIn her 18th Kay Scarpetta novel, Cornwell takes us back to the beginning of the medical examiner's career (F)
97Hell's CornerDavid BaldacciFormer assassin goes on a high-risk, covert mission at the personal request of the president (F)
98Treachery in DeathJ.D. RobbDetective Eve Dallas investigates the murder of an elderly grocery owner (F)
99Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneJ.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPréYouth: An English boy named Harry goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; first in series (F)
100Goodnight Moon Board BookMargaret Wise Brown, art by Clement HurdThe old lady is still whispering hush in 1947 children's book (F)

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