New York Times Bestsellers January 21, 2024

Hi everyone, here is the weekly list of New York Times Bestsellers.

New York Times Bestsellers can be requested through StarCat (for print books) & The Digital Catalog/Libby for eBooks and Downloadable Audiobooks. Select titles may also be checked out, on demand, through the Hoopla Catalog.

For more information on the three catalogs skip to the section below the bestselling titles*

New York Times Bestseller blog posts are published on Sundays.

And the next New York Times blog post will be posted in two weeks on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

FICTION

A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES by Sarah J. Maas

The fifth book in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Nesta Archeron is forced into close quarters with a warrior named Cassian. 

THE COVENANT OF WATER by Abraham Verghese

Three generations of a family living on South India’s Malabar Coast suffer the loss of a family member by drowning.

DEMON COPPERHEAD by Barbara Kingsolver

Winner of a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. A reimagining of Charles Dickens’s “David Copperfield” set in the mountains of southern Appalachia.

THE EXCHANGE by John Grisham

In a sequel to “The Firm,” Mitch McDeere, who is now a partner at the world’s largest law firm, gets caught up in a sinister plot.

FIRST LIE WINS by Ashley Elston

A woman who works for a mysterious boss takes on a new identity to dig up information on someone. 

FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros

Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE by James McBride

Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.

HOLLY by Stephen King


The private detective Holly Gibney investigates whether a married pair of octogenarian academics had anything to do with Bonnie Dahl’s disappearance.

THE HOUSEMAID by Freida McFadden

Troubles surface when a woman looking to make a fresh start takes a job in the home of the Winchesters.

HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD by Sarah J. Maas

Passion arises between Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar as they seek to avenge the deaths of Bryce’s friends. 

ICEBREAKER by Hannah Grace


Anastasia might need the help of the captain of a college hockey team to get on the Olympic figure skating team.

IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros


The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus


A scientist and single mother living in California in the 1960s becomes a star on a TV cooking show.

THE LITTLE LIAR by Mitch Albom

The actions of an 11-year-old boy help facilitate the delivery of Jewish residents, including his family, to Auschwitz.

NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah

Two sisters are separated in World War II France: one in the countryside, the other in Paris. 

NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell

After meeting a woman who shares the same birthday, Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own true crime podcast.

REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelby Van Pelt

A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there.

THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A movie icon recounts stories of her loves and career to a struggling magazine writer.

TOM LAKE by Ann Patchett 

Three daughters, who return to their family orchard in the spring of 2020, learn about their mother’s relationship with a famous actor.

TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW by Gabrielle Zevin

Three daughters, who return to their family orchard in the spring of 2020, Two friends find their partnership challenged in the world of video game design.

TWISTED LOVE by Ana Huang 

The first book in the Twisted series. Secrets emerge when Ava explores things with her brother’s best friend.

UPSIDE DOWN by Danielle Steel

When they encounter strains in their romantic relationships, a Hollywood actress and her plastic surgeon daughter seek solace in each other. 

WILDFIRE by Hannah Grace 

The second book in the Maple Hills series. Two summer camp counselors who previously had a one-night stand may run afoul of the camp’s rules.

NON-FICTION

AN IMMENSE WORLD by Ed Yong

The Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer explains the sensory perceptions and ways of communication used by a variety of animals.  

THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE by Bessel van der Kolk

How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery. 

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT by Daniel James Brown

The story of the American rowers who pursued gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games; the basis of the film.  

ELON MUSK by Walter Isaacson


The author of “The Code Breaker” traces Musk’s life and summarizes his work on electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence.

EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE by Dolly Alderton

The British journalist shares stories and observations; the basis of the TV series.  

FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING by Matthew Perry

The late actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety.  

GHOSTS OF HONOLULU by Mark Harmon and Leon Carroll Jr.

The story of a Japanese American naval intelligence agent, a Japanese spy and events in Hawaii before the start of World War II.

GREENLIGHTS by Matthew McConaughey

The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over 35 years. 

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON by David Grann


The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.

KILLING THE WITCHES by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard


The 13th book in the conservative commentator’s Killing series gives a portrayal of the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Mass.

THE KINGDOM, THE POWER, AND THE GLORY by Tim Alberta

The author of “American Carnage” looks at divisions within the American evangelical movement.

MY EFFIN’ LIFE by Geddy Lee with Daniel Richler

The musician known for his work with the band Rush chronicles his life as the child of Holocaust survivors and his time in the limelight.

MY NAME IS BARBRA by Barbra Streisand

The EGOT winner chronicles her journey in show business and reveals details about some of her personal relationships. 

OATH AND HONOR by Liz Cheney

The former congresswoman from Wyoming recounts how she helped lead the Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6. Attack on the United States Capitol. 

OUTLIVE by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford


A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

PREQUEL by Rachel Maddow

The MSNBC host and co-author of “Bag Man” details a campaign to overthrow the U.S. government and install authoritarian rule prior to and during our involvement in World War II. 

THE WAGER by David Grann

The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.

THE WOMAN IN ME by Britney Spears

The Grammy Award-winning pop star details her personal and professional experiences, including the years she spent under a conservatorship overseen by her father.  

Have a great week!

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Also of Note: If a New York Times Bestseller isn’t yet available in any of the three catalogs, you can contact the library and request to be notified when it becomes available.

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