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New York Times Best Seller lists

The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is updated online every Wednesday evening. Below are best seller lists for hardcover fiction and non-fiction. For more lists, visit our New York Times Children’s Best Sellers page or The New York Times’s Best Sellers page.

Hardcover Fiction

April 20, 2014

1

The Kingby J. R. Ward
After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle; a Black Dagger Brotherhood novel.

2

I've Got You Under My Skinby Mary Higgins Clark
Five years after her husband was brazenly murdered, the producer of a true-crime television show must contend with participants and their secrets.

3

Nypd Red 2by James Patterson and Marshall Karp
Members of the elite titular task force investigate a gruesome murder at the Central Park carousel.

4

Missing Youby Harlan Coben
Kat Donovan, an N.Y.P.D. detective, searches for the ex-fiancé who left her years before as well as her father’s murderer. 

5

The Goldfinchby Donna Tartt
After his mother is killed in a museum explosion, a young man grapples with the world alone while hiding a prized Dutch painting.

6

The Invention of Wingsby Sue Monk Kidd
The bond between a wealthy Charleston girl, who grows up to become an abolitionist, and the slave she is given for her 11th birthday.

7

By Its Coverby Donna Leon
Commissario Guido Brunetti investigates the theft of books from a library and the murder of one of its patrons.

8

Destroyer Angelby Nevada Barr
The National Park Service Ranger Anna Pigeon must rescue friends who are kidnapped while camping in Minnesota.

9

Power Playby Danielle Steel
Two C.E.O.s in Northern California — a man and a woman — face very different challenges.

10

Be Careful What You Wish forby Jeffrey Archer
The Clifton Chronicles reach the 1960s in the fourth volume of the series.

11

Warriorsby Ted Bell
The counterspy Alex Hawke must rescue a kidnapped American scientist as the United States and China move dangerously close to nuclear war.

12

Blossom Street Bridesby Debbie Macomber
Three women’s lives intersect in unexpected ways around a Seattle knitting store.

13

The Husband's Secretby Liane Moriarty
A successful businesswoman and devoted wife and mother finds a letter that throws everything she's believed into doubt.

14

Words of Radianceby Brandon Sanderson
The second book of the Stormlight Archive fantasy epic, set in the world of Roshar.

15

Frog Musicby Emma Donoghue
A murder mystery set in San Francisco in 1876, when the city is in the grip of a smallpox epidemic and a heat wave.

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Hardcover Nonfiction

April 20, 2014

1

Flash Boysby Michael Lewis

2

Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuffby Matt Kibbe
A libertarian manifesto by the president and C.E.O. of FreedomWorks.

3

Thriveby Arianna Huffington
Personal well-being as the indispensable third measure – with money and power -- of success.

4

10% Happierby Dan Harris
A co-anchor of "Nightline" reports on the science and spiritual dimensions of meditation, and describes how it has improved his life.

5

Call to Actionby Jimmy Carter
The former president denounces discrimination and violence against women.

6

The Women of Duck Commanderby Kay Robertson and others with Beth Clarkl
The “Duck Dynasty” wives discuss their marriages, families and faith.  

7

Not Coolby Greg Gutfeld
The Fox News Channel host, author of “The Joy of Hate,” denounces the hipster elite and their pop cultural dominance.

8

Uganda Be Kidding Meby Chelsea Handler
Humorous travel stories.

9

Killing Jesusby Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
The host of "The O'Reilly Factor" recounts the events leading up to Jesus’ execution.

10

David and Goliathby Malcolm Gladwell

11

John Wayneby Scott Eyman
A biography of the movie star surveys his life, his death and his legend.

12

Unbrokenby Laura Hillenbrand
An Olympic runner’s story of survival as a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. Read by Edward Herrmann. 13 hours, 56 minutes unabridged.

13

Lean inby Sheryl Sandberg with Nell Scovell

14

The Promise of a Pencilby Adam Braun with Carlye Adler
A man who left Wall Streeet to found a nonprofit that has built 200 schools around the world discusses how people can find significant work and achieve their potential.

15

Things That Matterby Charles Krauthammer
Essays and reflections from the recently deceased conservative columnist.