Does it look like a weird list? We think so, too. A list that reflects the diverse and eclectic tastes of the January Magazine readership.

This bestseller list reflects the top sellers on January Magazine throughout 2004. Notice, please, that very few of these books showed up on any of the top selling lists throughout the year. In fact, many of these books were published -- and reviewed -- prior to last year. It's a gorgeous collection, though. Indicating what we've always known: January's readers don't follow the pack. They lead it. Next question: where will they lead us in 2005?

 

 

 

 

 

This list is reflective of the bestselling books on the January Magazine site between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004.

The South Beach Diet
by Arthur Agatston
(non-fiction)
Peter and the Wolf
by Gavin Friday and the Friday-Seezer Ensemble
(children's books)
When the Body Says No
by Gabor Maté
(non-fiction)
Gardens of New Orleans: Exquisite Excess
by by Lake Douglas and Jeannette Hardy
(art & culture)
The Nothing That Is
by Robert Kaplan
(non-fiction)
Harry Potter Schoolbooks
by J.K. Rowling
(children's books)
The Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger
(fiction)
The Motorcycle Diaries
by Che Guevara
(biography)
The Good Citizen's Handbook
by Jennifer McKnight- Trontz
(art & culture)
Every Secret Thing
by Laura Lippman
(crime fiction)