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Essex, VT 05452
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Phoenix Books Bestseller List for

August 6th, 2009

Based on sales for the week ending August 2, 2009. Titles in green denote a Vermont author or illustrator.  In case you prefer to purchase online and have books shipped to you, most of the titles below are linked to our online storefront - just click on them!)

 Adult bestsellers

  1. Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform Howard Dean
  2. Netherland Joseph O'Neill 
  3. Pearls, Politics, and Power Madeleine Kunin
  4. Saber's Edge Thomas Middleton
  5. Olive Kitteridge   Elizabeth Strout
  6. PMAT: The Perfect Marriage Aptitude Test   Mary Carty
  7. Sarah's Key Tatiana De Rosnay
  8. Death by Laughter Harry Bliss
  9. Skeletons at the Feast    Chris Bohjalian
  10. People of the Book Geraldine Brooks


Children's bestsellers

  1. My Brother Bert   Tracey Campbell Pearson
  2. Twilight Saga #2 Eclipse   Stephenie Meyer
  3. Good Night Gorilla (board) Peggy Rathmann
  4. Sleepover Party Mad Libs
  5. Frankie Pickle & The Closet of DoomEric Wight
  6. Ghost Stories Deck   S.E. Schlosser
  7. Babymouse: Queen of the World! Jennifer Holm
  8. American Girl Family Quiz Book
  9. Bread & Jam for Frances   Russell Hoban
  10. Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam Cynthia Kadohata