National Indie Bestsellers

Bestseller List for January 1, 2015
Based on sales for the week ending December 28, 2014
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  Trade Paperback Nonfiction Last Week/
Weeks on List
1. Unbroken
Laura Hillenbrand, Random House, $16, 9780812987119
An unforgettable true story that is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit. Now a major motion picture.		 1/22
2. Wild
Cheryl Strayed, Vintage, $15.95, 9781101873441
Strayed's powerfully honest memoir of loss and recovery is now a major motion picture.		 2/92
3. The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown, Penguin, $17, 9780143125471
Brown tells the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.		 3/31
4. Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls
David Sedaris, Back Bay, $17, 9780316154703
A collection of hilarious and thought-provoking essays by the bestselling author of When You Are Engulfed in Flames.		 4/30
5. George Washington's Secret Six
Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger, Sentinel, $16, 9781595231109
A fascinating look at the little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring and its pivotal role in the American Revolution.		 7/9
6. The Power of Habit
Charles Duhigg, Random House, $16, 9780812981605
An exploration into the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed.		 9/50
7. American Sniper
Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, Morrow, $15.99, 9780062376336
Kyle's unforgettable account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences is now a major motion picture.		 6/5
8. The Heart of Everything That Is
Bob Drury, Tom Clavin, S&S, $17, 9781451654684
An astonishing biography of the great Sioux warrior-statesman Red Cloud.		 5/17
9. Brain on Fire
Susannah Cahalan, S&S, $16, 9781451621389
Cahalan's astonishing true story of her inexplicable descent into madness and the brilliant, lifesaving diagnosis that nearly didn't happen.		 12/54
10. Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me
Cynthia L. Copeland, Workman, $12.95, 9780761181798
The bestselling author of Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me distills all-new wisdom from her lifelong love of dogs.		 10/4
11. The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2015
Sarah Janssen (Ed.), World Almanac, $13.99, 9781600571909
The dependable reference guide, updated for 2015.		 11/4
12. The Old Farmer's Almanac 2015
Old Farmer's Almanac, $7.95, 9781571986368
The annual almanac of weather, astrology, calendars, gardening tips, home remedies, and more.		 8/10
13. The Smartest Kids in the World
Amanda Ripley, S&S, $15.99, 9781451654431
Through the compelling stories of three American teenagers living abroad in the world's top-notch schools, Ripley explains how these systems cultivate the "smartest" kids on the planet.		 14/22
14. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage
Ann Patchett, Harper Perennial, $15.99, 9780062236685
Patchett's memoir examines her deepest commitments--to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband--creating a resonant portrait of her life.		 13/12
15. Provence, 1970
Luke Barr, Clarkson Potter, $15, 9780307718358
Barr's book looks at the singular historic moment when the iconic culinary figures of the time convened and, without knowing it, shaped today's tastes, culture, and the way we eat.		 15/7

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