The New York Times Best Sellers- October 20, 2024
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
The New York Times Best Sellers - October 20, 2024
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Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE BOYFRIEND
by Freida McFadden
A series of recent deaths causes Sydney Shaw to become suspicious of the handsome doctor she started dating.
2 weeks on the list
COUNTING MIRACLES
by Nicholas Sparks
A man in search of the father he never knew encounters a single mom and rumors circulate of the nearby appearance of a white deer.
63 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.
34 weeks on the list
DEMON COPPERHEAD
by Barbara Kingsolver
Winner of a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. A reimagining of Charles Dickens’s “David Copperfield” set in the mountains of southern Appalachia.
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LIES HE TOLD ME
by James Patterson and David Ellis
An act of heroism by an Illinois pub owner may lead to his undoing.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
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BE READY WHEN THE LUCK HAPPENS
by Ina Garten
A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa.
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REVENGE OF THE TIPPING POINT
by Malcolm Gladwell
Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics.
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THE MESSAGE
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The author of “Between the World and Me” travels to three locations to uncover the dissonance between the realities on the ground and the narratives shaped about them.
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BLACK SATURDAY
by Trey Yingst
The Fox News war correspondent gives an account of events on Oct. 7, 2023.
101 weeks on the list
HILLBILLY ELEGY
by J.D. Vance
The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.
Hardcover Fiction
2 weeks on the list
COUNTING MIRACLES
by Nicholas Sparks
A man in search of the father he never knew encounters a single mom and rumors circulate of the nearby appearance of a white deer.
New this week
WHEN THE MOON HATCHED
by Sarah A. Parker
An assassin named Raeve is imprisoned by the Guild of Nobles and encounters someone who seems oddly familiar.
2 weeks on the list
INTERMEZZO
by Sally Rooney
After the passing of their father, seemingly different brothers engage in relationships and seek ways to cope.
New this week
BEACH READ
by Emily Henry
A relationship develops between a literary fiction author and a romance novelist as they both try to overcome writer’s block.
35 weeks on the list
THE WOMEN
by Kristin Hannah
In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.
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Hardcover Nonfiction
New this week
BE READY WHEN THE LUCK HAPPENS
by Ina Garten
A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa.
New this week
THE MESSAGE
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The author of “Between the World and Me” travels to three locations to uncover the dissonance between the realities on the ground and the narratives shaped about them.
New this week
REVENGE OF THE TIPPING POINT
by Malcolm Gladwell
Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics.
New this week
BLACK SATURDAY
by Trey Yingst
The Fox News war correspondent gives an account of events on Oct. 7, 2023.
4 weeks on the list
CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
The conservative commentator evaluates the legacies of American presidents.
Paperback Trade Fiction
New this week
THE BOYFRIEND
by Freida McFadden
A series of recent deaths causes Sydney Shaw to become suspicious of the handsome doctor she started dating.
3 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.
174 weeks on the list
IT ENDS WITH US
by Colleen Hoover
A battered wife raised in a violent home attempts to halt the cycle of abuse; the basis of the film.
76 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.
26 weeks on the list
A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES
by Sarah J. Maas
After killing a wolf in the woods, Feyre is taken from her home and placed inside the world of the Fae.
Paperback Nonfiction
78 weeks on the list
HILLBILLY ELEGY
by J.D. Vance
The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.
Read Review311 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.
18 weeks on the list
THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES
by Amy Tan
Essays and drawings by the author of “The Joy Luck Club” and “The Bonesetter's Daughter,” which depict a search for peace through birding.
30 weeks on the list
THE TRUTHS WE HOLD
by Kamala Harris
A memoir by the daughter of immigrants who is currently serving as the 49th vice president and is the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee.
Read Review130 weeks on the list
ALL ABOUT LOVE
by bell hooks
The late feminist icon explores the causes of a polarized society and the meaning of love.
Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous
11 weeks on the list
THE BOOK OF BILL
by Alex Hirsch
17 weeks on the list
GOOD ENERGY
by Casey Means with Calley Means
254 weeks on the list
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
3 weeks on the list
GOOD LOOKIN' COOKIN'
by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George with Maurice Miner
3 weeks on the list
DOES THIS TASTE FUNNY?
by Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert
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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover
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THE MILLICENT QUIBB SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG LADIES OF MAD SCIENCE
by Kate McKinnon
Three sisters attend an unusual etiquette school. (Ages 8 to 12)
4 weeks on the list
IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES
by Katherine Rundell. Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie
A young boy is enlisted to save a place where magical creatures reside. (Ages 10 and up)
2 weeks on the list
SPOOKY LAKES
by Geo Rutherford
Geo takes you to 25 mysterious lakes around the world. (Ages 8 to 11)
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PRICELESS FACTS ABOUT MONEY
by Mellody Hobson. Illustrated by Caitlin Stevens
Elucidating money for kids. (Ages 8 to 12)
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THE LAST DRAGON ON MARS
by Scott Reintgen
Lunar must save the planet of Mars with a dragon named Dread. (Ages 10 and up)
Children’s Picture Books
18 weeks on the list
HOW TO CATCH A WITCH
by Alice Walstead. Illustrated by Megan Joyce
The Catch Club Kids attempt to snare a witch on Halloween. (Ages 4 to 7)
19 weeks on the list
THE LEAF THIEF
by Alice Hemming. Illustrated by Nicola Slater
Squirrel attempts to figure out who has stolen his leaves. (Ages 4 to 8)
2 weeks on the list
MS. RACHEL AND THE SPECIAL SURPRISE
by Ms. Rachel. Illustrated by Monique Dong
Children help Ms. Rachel look for a surprise. (Ages 0 to 3)
17 weeks on the list
HOW TO CATCH A MONSTER
by Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
A boy attempts to catch the monster in his closet. (Ages 4 to 8)
18 weeks on the list
KNIGHT OWL
by Christopher Denise
A young owl must prove himself when an intruder comes to the castle. (Ages 4 to 8)
Children’s & Young Adult Series
37 weeks on the list
THE WILD ROBOT
by Peter Brown
Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)
Read Review745 weeks on the list
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)
811 weeks on the list
HARRY POTTER
by J.K. Rowling
A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)
345 weeks on the list
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)
217 weeks on the list
WINGS OF FIRE
by Tui T. Sutherland
Only the five dragonets of destiny can unite the seven warring dragon tribes. (Ages 9 to 12)
Young Adult Hardcover
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NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIES
by Lynn Painter
In this sequel to "Better Than the Movies," Wes tries to win back the heart of Liz. (Ages 14 and up)
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HEIR
by Sabaa Tahir
Three young people find their places in a world where peace has been thoroughly disrupted. (Ages 14 to 17)
2 weeks on the list
THE THIRTEENTH CHILD
by Erin A. Craig
In a retelling of the Brothers Grimm's “Godfather Death,” Hazel has a healing ability that comes with a price. (Ages 12 to 17)
5 weeks on the list
IMMORTAL DARK
by Tigest Girma
Kidan searches for her abducted sister at the elite Uxlay University, where humans and vampires study to coexist. (Ages 14 to 18)
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THE GLASS GIRL
by Kathleen Glasgow
A teenager named Bella journeys through alcoholism and recovery. (Ages 14 to 18)
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