Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Jan. 31, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana.
(Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.)
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. "The Correspondent: A Novel" by Virginia Evans (Crown) Last week: 3
2. "Vigil: A Novel" by George Saunders (Random House) Last week: —
3. "Half His Age: A Novel" by Jennette McCurdy (Ballantine) Last week: 2
4. "Pendergast: The Beginning" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Grand Central) Last week: —
5. "Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Vol. 5" by Hirohiko Araki (Viz) Last week: —
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6. "Burn Down Master’s House: A Novel" by Clay Cane (Dafina) Last week: —
7. "The Widow: A Novel" by John Grisham (Doubleday) Last week: 6
8. "Her Soul for Revenge (Deluxe Special Edition)" by Harley Laroux (Kensington) Last week: —
9. "Alchemised" by SenLinYu (Del Rey) Last week: 8
10. "My Husband’s Wife: A Novel" by Alice Feeney (Pine & Cedar) Last week: 4
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. "The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon" by Peter Schweizer (Harper) Last week: 1
2. "The Forever Strong Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age" by Gabrielle Lyon (Atria) Last week: —
3. "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" by Charlie Kirk (Winning Team) Last week: 2
4. "Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose" by Jennifer Breheny Wallace (Portfolio) Last week: —
5. "The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World" by Brad Stulberg (HarperOne) Last week: —
6. "Of Course It’s Good!: Aggressively Delicious Meals Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love" by Jessica Secrest (Page Street) Last week: 3
7. "Big Bites: Time to Eat!: Nourishing Family Recipes That Cook in an Hour or Less" by Kat Ashmore (Rodale) Last week: —
8. "Your Roots Don't Define You: Transform Your Life. Create Your Comeback." by Chris Appleton (Hanover Square) Last week: 5
9. "Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service" by Josh Shapiro (Harper) Last week: —
10. "The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It" by Melani Sanders (Harvest) Last week: 4
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