The New York Times Best Sellers- January 21, 2024
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
The New York Times Best Sellers - January 21, 2024
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Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
36 weeks on the list
FOURTH WING
by Rebecca Yarros
Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.
9 weeks on the list
IRON FLAME
by Rebecca Yarros
The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.
10 weeks on the list
THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE
by James McBride
Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.
29 weeks on the list
ICEBREAKER
by Hannah Grace
Anastasia might need the help of the captain of a college hockey team to get on the Olympic figure skating team.
New this week
FIRST LIE WINS
by Ashley Elston
A woman who works for a mysterious boss takes on a new identity to dig up information on someone.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
126 weeks on the list
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT
by Daniel James Brown
The story of the American rowers who pursued gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games; the basis of the film.
5 weeks on the list
OATH AND HONOR
by Liz Cheney
The former congresswoman from Wyoming recounts how she helped lead the Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6. Attack on the United States Capitol.
37 weeks on the list
THE WAGER
by David Grann
The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.
- Read Review
110 weeks on the list
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
by David Grann
The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.
11 weeks on the list
THE WOMAN IN ME
by Britney Spears
The Grammy Award-winning pop star details her personal and professional experiences, including the years she spent under a conservatorship overseen by her father.
Hardcover Fiction
35 weeks on the list
FOURTH WING
by Rebecca Yarros
Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.
9 weeks on the list
IRON FLAME
by Rebecca Yarros
The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.
20 weeks on the list
THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE
by James McBride
Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.
32 weeks on the list
REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES
by Shelby Van Pelt
A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there.
New this week
FIRST LIE WINS
by Ashley Elston
A woman who works for a mysterious boss takes on a new identity to dig up information on someone.
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Hardcover Nonfiction
5 weeks on the list
OATH AND HONOR
by Liz Cheney
The former congresswoman from Wyoming recounts how she helped lead the Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6. Attack on the United States Capitol.
37 weeks on the list
THE WAGER
by David Grann
The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.
11 weeks on the list
THE WOMAN IN ME
by Britney Spears
The Grammy Award-winning pop star details her personal and professional experiences, including the years she spent under a conservatorship overseen by her father.
41 weeks on the list
OUTLIVE
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
26 weeks on the list
FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING
by Matthew Perry
The late actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety.
Paperback Trade Fiction
47 weeks on the list
ICEBREAKER
by Hannah Grace
Anastasia might need the help of the captain of a college hockey team to get on the Olympic figure skating team.
37 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID
by Freida McFadden
Troubles surface when a woman looking to make a fresh start takes a job in the home of the Winchesters.
30 weeks on the list
TWISTED LOVE
by Ana Huang
The first book in the Twisted series. Secrets emerge when Ava explores things with her brother’s best friend.
14 weeks on the list
WILDFIRE
by Hannah Grace
The second book in the Maple Hills series. Two summer camp counselors who previously had a one-night stand may run afoul of the camp’s rules.
122 weeks on the list
THE SILENT PATIENT
by Alex Michaelides
Theo Faber looks into the mystery of a famous painter who stops speaking after shooting her husband.
Paperback Nonfiction
148 weeks on the list
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT
by Daniel James Brown
The story of the American rowers who pursued gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games; the basis of the film.
- Read Review
149 weeks on the list
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
by David Grann
The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil. The fledgling F.B.I. intervened, ineffectively.
- Read Review
272 weeks on the list
THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE
by Bessel van der Kolk
How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.
29 weeks on the list
EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE
by Dolly Alderton
The British journalist shares stories and observations; the basis of the TV series.
2 weeks on the list
THINK AGAIN
by Adam Grant
An examination of the cognitive skills of rethinking and unlearning that could be used to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous
215 weeks on the list
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
51 weeks on the list
THE CREATIVE ACT
by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss
2 weeks on the list
DINNER TONIGHT
by Alex Snodgrass
11 weeks on the list
HIDDEN POTENTIAL
by Adam Grant
11 weeks on the list
HOW TO KNOW A PERSON
by David Brooks
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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover
36 weeks on the list
THE SUN AND THE STAR
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend.
3 weeks on the list
WONKA
by Sibéal Pounder
The movie novelization and prequel to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," written by Roald Dahl.
14 weeks on the list
WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD
by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang
A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes.
181 weeks on the list
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
by America's Test Kitchen Kids
Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen.
13 weeks on the list
THE HARRY POTTER WIZARDING ALMANAC
by J.K. Rowling. Various illustrators
An official companion to the seven Harry Potter novels.
Children’s Picture Books
22 weeks on the list
LITTLE BLUE TRUCK'S VALENTINE
by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Little Blue Truck delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends.
2 weeks on the list
LOVE FROM BLUEY
by Suzy Brumm
The love between parents and their children.
17 weeks on the list
JUST BECAUSE
by Matthew McConaughey. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla
Wisdom about life’s contradictions.
9 weeks on the list
THE BIG CHEESE
by Jory John. Illustrated by Pete Oswald
The Big Cheese learns a lesson in humility.
429 weeks on the list
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
What to serve your dragon-guests.
Children’s Series
- Read Review
706 weeks on the list
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters.
309 weeks on the list
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV.
773 weeks on the list
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney
The travails and challenges of adolescence.
772 weeks on the list
HARRY POTTER
by J.K. Rowling
A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil.
119 weeks on the list
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER
by Holly Jackson
Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes.
Young Adult Hardcover
2 weeks on the list
RUTHLESS VOWS
by Rebecca Ross
In the sequel to "Divine Rivals," Roman and Iris will risk their hearts and futures to change the tides of the war.
29 weeks on the list
DIVINE RIVALS
by Rebecca Ross
Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection.
9 weeks on the list
MURTAGH
by Christopher Paolini
Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must find and outwit a mysterious witch.
9 weeks on the list
POWERLESS
by Lauren Roberts
Forbidden love is in the air when Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, become romantically involved.
New this week
A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT
by Allison Saft
Niamh is hired to serve as the tailor for a royal wedding and finds herself attracted to the groom.
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