L.A. Times Bestsellers > Archive > 2011

Previous list:
June 12
Go to: Hardcover Fiction | Hardcover Nonfiction | Paperback Fiction | Paperback Nonfiction

Hardcover Fiction (Back to top)

Place Weeks
on List
1
A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China.
2
2
Det. Harry Hole investigates a serial killer whose calling card is the appearance of a mysterious snowman near crime scenes.
4
3
A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, set in 1920s Paris.
15
4
The lifelong friendship between a minister’s daughter and a boy from the Wampanoag tribe.
4
5
Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
6
6
The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
(Hyperion: $18.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
5
7
Lucas Davenport reinvestigates an old case when the bodies of two young girls, missing for decades, turn up.
(Putnam: $27.95)
Buy a copy of this book. »
4
8
The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
52
9
A former Justice Department operative stumbles upon a possible link among the four asassinated U.S. presidents.
(Ballantine: $26)
Buy a copy of this book. »
3
10
A young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country recalls tales from her beloved grandfather.
12
11
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The search for a murderer and a baby strains a detective’s marriage.
(Little, Brown: $27.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
6
12
Foreclosure may be tied to a banker’s murder in the latest Mickey Haller novel.
10
13
An ex-NYPD detective investigates the murder of a childhood friend.
(Mulholland Books: $25.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
2
14
The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
37
15
No one is safe in the final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy.
24
16
Hunger Games winners face the consequences of their victory.
39
17
James Patterson and Neil McMahon
A top government superhero operative fights to save humans from extinction.
(Little, Brown: $27.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
3
18
Alex Cross’ wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicos.
(Little, Brown: $27.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
8
19
A sci-fi vision of America’s future from the actor-filmmaker.
(St. Martin's: $25.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
4
20
The late author’s unfinished novel explores life’s meaning among characters in an I.R.S. office.
8

Hardcover Nonfiction (Back to top)

Place Weeks
on List
1
Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador’s family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
4
2
How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
10
3
How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped ideals back home.
2
4
The story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
29
5
The story of ESPN’s success.
2
6
A history of the top secret Nevada base with familiar conspiracy theories and unexpected ties to Stalin.
3
7
A neuroscientist explores the subconscious mind.
(Pantheon: $26.95)
Buy a copy of this book. »
1
8
A no-holds-barred memoir by Aerosmith’s lead singer.
6
9
Chelsea Handler, et al.
Tricks and tomfoolery the comic has played on family and friends.
(Grand Central: $24.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
4
10
A revised, expanded interactive journal based on the books and hit movies.
(Amulet: $12.95)
Buy a copy of this book. »
14
11
A comical not-for-kids picture book on the perils of bedtime.
1
12
The comedic actor muses over his career.
2
13
John F. Kennedy Jr.'s ex-girlfriend writes about their five-year relationship.
1
14
The science and lure of the ocean's gnarliest waves.
18
15
This major biography of the controversial civil rights figure taps new documentation to chart his life.
5
16
A memoir by Frank Sinatra's widow reveals intimate moments of their years together.
(Crown Archetype: $24.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
1
17
The annexation and moral upending of Hawaii.
7
18
An examination of The Getty Museum's risky endeavors in buying looted antiquities.
1
19
Howard Wasdin and Stephen Templin
A former member of the elite Navy SEALs recounts his military training and deadly missions.
(St. Martin's: $26.99)
Buy a copy of this book. »
3
20
The owner/chef of New York's Prune restaurant writes of cooking and its comforts.
9

Paperback Fiction (Back to top)

Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Paperback Nonfiction (Back to top)

Place
1
2
3
Keith Richards with James Fox
4
Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
12
13
14
15

Credits: Liesl Bradner, Carolyn Kellogg, Michelle Minkoff

Explore Bestsellers Lists

Browse:

Search:

 

 

Rankings are based on chain results and a weekly poll of 150 Southland bookstores going back to April 25, 2010.

Advertisement
About the Data Desk

This page was created by the Data Desk, a team of reporters and Web developers at The Times.

In Case You Missed It...
Subscribe to The Los Angeles Times Enjoy more stories like this for only $1 a week. Click here to order The Times.