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Our Best Seller List for 2010

It was the year that Mystery Lovers Bookshop was awarded the Raven by the Mystery Writers of America. And to prove we deserved it, we note a slight uptick in sales that accounts for our busy book clubs and the new morning group, more offsite sales at author events, schools, libraries and lectures. Of course, the Festival of Mystery, which will be on May 3 this year, continues to grow and prosper. Many thanks to all who have contributed to our list. Enjoy, encourage and celebrate reading this year. Let’s hear from you soon.

Best Sellers in Hardcover

Best Sellers in Trade Paperback

Best Sellers in Mass Market Paperback

More Paperback Best Sellers

Hardcover Best Sellers

1. Our Lady of Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin

Pittsburgh author Nancy Martin tops of list for 2010 with her splendid series opener that introuduces Pittsburgh sleuth Roxy Abruzzo.

signed copies, $24.99

paperback, $14.99 (Title is now Foxy Roxy)

2. The Odds by Kathleen George

Kathy George's Edgar-nominated novel, also set in Pittsburgh, snagged our number two spot.

$24.95

paperback $14.99 available July

3. Murder on Lexington Avenue by Victoria Thompson

Another successful virtual signing put Vicki Thompson's latest Gaslight Mystery on the list at number 3

$24.95

4. Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline

Lisa's appearance at MLB put her latest legal thriller on the list

signed copies, $26.99

4. Half-Price Homicde by Elaine Viets

Festival sales plus some off-set events by the author put the latest Dead End Jobs mystery on the list

signed copies, $22.95

5. In Search of Mercy by Michael Ayoob

Another local author with a Pittsburgh-set mystery. My pick for a Shamus this year.

signed copies, $24.99

6. Body Work by Sara Paretsky

Latest V.I. Warshawski hits the list after Sara's sellout event

signed copies, $26.95

7. Mirror Image by Dennis Palumbo

LA author, originally from Pittsburgh, sells tons of books at hometown event

$24.95

paperback $14.95

8. Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny

Louise's event drew loads of fans and sold plenty of the latest Inspector Gamache

$24.99

9. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

Conclusion to the Millenium trilogy sold big numbers in British version, then US

$27.95

paperback $27.95

10. Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke

Latest Hannah Swensen sold nicely at Joanne's event

$24

10. Assassins of Athens by Jeffrey Siger

Former Pittsburgher makes good with second of his Greek-set mysteries. Good food and good sales at his publication party.

$24.95

paperback, $14.95

Trade Paperback Best Sellers

1. Brigid of Kildare by Heather Terrell

Tale of Irish female bishop was a winner for this hometown author

$15

2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

What can I say? The must read novel

$14.95

3. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

Bet you can't read just one!

$15.95

4. When Winter Returns by Kathryn Miller Haines

Conclusion to the Rosie Winter series puts this Pittsburgh author on the list

$14.99

5. Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

Fifties setting and a precocious sleuth proved irresitable to many readers in the first of the Flavia DeLuce series

$15

6. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Wartime tale of romance between a Chinese boy and Japanese girl was a big hit with bookclubs

$

7. By Fire, By Water by Mitchell Kaplan

Historical novel set in Spain during the Inquisition sold out for local author at his pub party

$15.95

8. Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Story told from the dog's point of view was snapped up by book club readers and others

$14.99

9. Death Without Tenure by Joanne Dobson

Latest academic mystery sold well at Joanne's Coffee & Crime event

$14.95

10. War Against Miss Winter by Kathryn Miller Haines

First in the Rosie Winter series

$13.95

Paperback Best Sellers

1. An Uplifting Murder by Elaine Viets

Mystery shopper Josie Marcus

$7.99

2. Truly, Madly by Heather Webber

Psychic matchmaker Lucy Valentine

$7.99

3. Red Delicious Death by Sheila Connolly

Apple orchard owner Meg Corey

$6.99

4. Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett

Bookstore owner Tricia Miles

$7.99

5. Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy

Historica home curator Grace Wheaton

$7.99

6. Drive Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Boston reporter Charlotte McNally

$7.99

7. Chapter and Hearse by Lorna Barrett

Bookstore owner Tricia Miles

$7.99

8. Fundraising the Dead by Sheila Connolly

Antiques society fundraiser

$6.99

9. Big Dirt Nap by Rosemary Harris

Landscape gardener Paula Holliday

$7.99

10. Murder of a Wedding Belle by Denise Swanson

A Scumble River mystery with Skye Denison

$6.99

More Paperback Best Sellers

If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle

Rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright

$6.99

Tressed to Kill by Lila Dare

Hairdresser Grace Terhune

$7.99

A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly

Meg Corey, apple orchard owner

$7.99

Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy

White House chef Olivia Paras

$7.99

The Cat, the Professor and the Poison by Leann Sweeney

Cat owner and quilter Jillian Hart

$6.99

Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson

OK, so it's not a paperback original. Caterer Goldie Schulz will still entertain you

$7.99

The Hangman's Row Enquiry by Ann Purser

Spinster sleuth Ivy Beasley

$7.99

I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson

Texas ice cream parlor owner Tallullah Jones

$6.99

Killer Plot by Ellery Adams

Aspiring writer Olivia Limoge

$7.99

Vicious by Kevin O'Brien

Thrills aplenty with a killer on the loose

$7.99

 

 

 


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