NPR Bestsellers: Week Of November 6, 2014
The lists are compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide.
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Fiction, Week Of November 6, 2014
Anne Rice revisits the characters of her "Vampire Chronicles" series in Prince Lestat, which debuts at No. 3.
NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of November 6, 2014
Actress-comedian Amy Poehler's new memoir, Yes Please, debuts at No. 1.
NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of November 6, 2014
A stranded astronaut struggles to survive on Mars with meager supplies in Andy Weir's The Martian. It appears at No. 5.
NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of November 6, 2014
George Washington's Secret Six sheds light on a group of spies who played a key role in gathering intelligence during the American Revolution. It appears at No. 10.
Book News: John Steinbeck Story Resurfaces After 70 Years
Once read on radio by Orson Welles, "With Your Wings" had never been seen in print. Now, after a fateful discovery, it's set to be published. Also: Joshua Ferris has won the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Anjelica Huston Tells Her 'Story' Of Growing Up With A Director Dad
The actor's new memoir, A Story Lately Told, covers her early life growing up in Ireland, the daughter of director John Huston. In 1969, the two collaborated on a film, and it was disastrous.
In The World Of Rare Books, This Mystery Goes Off-Script
Bradford Morrow's novel delves into literary forgery, and takes its time doing so. But when the truth belongs to those able to fake it, The Forgers — elegant yarn it may be — promises some knots, too.
A French Best-Seller's Radical Argument: Vichy Regime Wasn't All Bad
In French Suicide, conservative journalist Eric Zemmour argues that if the country wants to reverse its decline, it must cut through its complex about the collaborationist World War II government.
A Dizzying, Fictional 'History' Draws On Bob Marley's Life
Marlon James' A Brief History Of Seven Killings is a novel based on a real-life assassination attempt on Bob Marley. Its hefty cast and sprawling plot make for a demanding yet rewarding read.