Top Book Buys for 2008

This is a list of the top books for 2008 based on bestseller lists. Whether you're looking for a gift for someone special this holiday season, or just want something new to read yourself, this list is sure to help you find the perfect book to suit your search.

11 Books Total

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Twilight (Stephenie Meyer)
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Charlotte notes "This novel has been a hit with diverse audiences and has been made into a feature length film now in theaters. "
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (Barack Obama)
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Charlotte notes "An appropriate buy based on the recent election, this book explores President-elect Barack Obama's past as he deals with universal issues of race, culture, and family relationships."
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The Shack (William P. Young)
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard (J. K. Rowling)
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Charlotte notes "This is the latest novel by bestselling author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling. It is an animated compilation of five fairy tales. "
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (David Wroblewski)
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Charlotte notes "This captivating story is about a mute named Edgar living in Wisconsin and caught up in a modern-day Hamlet like tale after his father dies. Despite his inability to speak, Edgar communicates with other people, his beloved dog, and even ghosts to deal with this tragedy."
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and In... (Elizabeth Gilbert)
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Eckhart Tolle)
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Charlotte notes "A New Earth was re-released this year as part of Oprah's Book Club list. It's a profound piece examining the current egoist state of humanity and the opportunity at hand to create a more peaceful and loving world. "
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Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 3... (David Zinczenko)
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Charlotte notes "This book examines the largely unhealthy nature of the food preparation industry and the often-misleading advertisements for healthy options. After reading this book you will be a smart diner and be able to identify healthy options even when you eat out! "
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The Appeal (John Grisham)
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The Last Lecture (Randy Pausch, with Jeffrey Zaslow)
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Charlotte notes "The Last Lecture is based on the speech Randy Pausch, former computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, gave on the human legacy shortly after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. His combination of whit, emotion and dreams are an inspiration to live life to its fullest. "

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