Christian Bestsellers, November 2008

Christian Bestsellers, November 2008
Compiled and distributed by ECPA
List does not include Bibles, Children's, or books under $6
Rank (Prev) Title Author ISBN Publisher Pub Date List $ Award
1 (5) The Love Dare Stephen & Alex Kendrick 9780805448856 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
2 (48) Sunset Karen Kingsbury 9780842387583 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
3 (1) The Shack William P. Young 9780964729230 Windblown Media Dec. 1969 $14.99
4 (-) Sarah Kaylene Johnson 9781414330501 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $15.95
5 (4) The Longing Beverly Lewis 9780764203121 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
6 (-) What in the World Is Going On? David Jeremiah 9780785228875 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
7 (6) The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman 9781881273158 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
8 (12) Boundaries Henry Cloud/John Townsend 9780310247456 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
9 (8) Love and Respect Emerson Eggerichs 9781591451877 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
10 (7) Jessie Lori Wick 9780736920803 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
11 (-) Fireproof Eric Wilson 9781595547163 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
12 (9) 90 Minutes in Heaven Don Piper 9780800759490 Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
13 (15) The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren 9780310276999 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
14 (3) Have a New Kid by Friday Kevin Leman 9780800719029 Revell/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $17.99
15 (13) Jesus Calling Sarah Young 9781591451884 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
16 (-) Jesus Wants to Save Christians Rob Bell & Don Golden 9780310275022 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
17 (-) When the Soul Mends Cindy Woodsmall 9781400072941 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
18 (11) Crazy Love Francis Chan 9781434768513 David C. Cook Dec. 1969 $13.99
19 (14) Captivating John & Stasi Eldredge 9780785289098 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
20 (-) Praying the Names of God Ann Spangler 9780310253532 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $16.99
21 (16) Dead Heat Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311623 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
22 (10) Sinner Ted Dekker 9781595540089 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
23 (-) The Power of a Praying Woman Stormie Omartian 9780736919265 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
24 (-) Cast of Characters "Lucado, Max" 9780849921247 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
25 (33) Epicenter Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311364 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
26 (-) White Christmas Pie Wanda E. Brunstetter 9781597899376 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $10.97
27 (21) Wild at Heart John Eldredge 9780785287964 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
28 (-) Until We Reach Home Lynn Austin 9780764204951 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
29 (30) The Power of a Praying Wife Stormie Omartian 9780736919241 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
30 (-) Rebecca's Reward Lauraine Snelling 9780764202025 Bethany House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
31 (-) 23 Minutes in Hell Bill Wiese 9781591858829 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $12.99
32 (-) Before You Do T.D. Jakes 9781416547280 Simon & Schuster Dec. 1969 $25.00
33 (-) Fireproof Your Life Michael Catt 9780875089843 Christian Literature Crusade Dec. 1969 $12.99
34 (31) Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World Joanna Weaver 9781578562589 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
35 (26) Battlefield of the Mind Joyce Meyer 9780446691093 FaithWords Dec. 1969 $14.99
36 (2) KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Standard Publishing 9780784721940 Standard Publishing Dec. 1969 $15.99
37 (-) Sarah Palin Joe Hilley 9780310318927 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
38 (40) My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers/James Reimann 9781602601864 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $9.97
39 (19) Heaven Randy C. Alcorn 9780842379427 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
40 (-) Do Hard Things Alex & Brett Harris 9781601421128 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $16.99
41 (-) Miracles Terri Blackstock 9781595545114 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
42 (-) In Step with God Charles F. Stanley 9781400200917 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
43 (25) 3:16 Max Lucado 9780849901935 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
44 (44) Quiet Strength Tony Dungy 9781414318028 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
45 (41) The Power of a Praying Parent Stormie Omartian 9780736919258 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
46 (43) His Princess: Love Letters from Your King Sheri Rose Shepherd 9781590523315 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
47 (39) Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 9781590525135 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
48 (-) One Month to Live Kerry & Chris Shook 9781400073795 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $19.99
49 (23) The Case for Christ Lee Strobel 9780310209300 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
50 (37) The Treasure Principle Randy C. Alcorn 9781590525081 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $9.99

Awards Legend:

Bronze Award Bronze Award (over 100,000 sold)

Gold Award Gold Award (over 500,000 sold)

Platinum Award Platinum Award (1 million sold)

Double Diamond Award Diamond Award (10 million sold)

Christian Book Award® Christian Book Award® winner

Book of the Year Book of the Year winner

Christy Award Christy Award winner

American Christian Fiction Carol Award winner ACFW Carol Award winner


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