Christian Bestsellers, July 2009

Christian Bestsellers, July 2009
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 (1) The Love Dare Stephen & Alex Kendrick 9780805448856 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
2 (2) The Shack William P. Young 9780964729230 Windblown Media Dec. 1969 $14.99
3 (6) Crazy Love Francis Chan 9781434768513 David C. Cook Dec. 1969 $13.99
4 (3) What in the World Is Going On? David Jeremiah 9780785228875 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
5 (7) Take One Karen Kingsbury 9780310266167 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
6 (17) Love and Respect Emerson Eggerichs 9781591451877 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
7 (12) Jesus Calling Sarah Young 9781591451884 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
8 (13) The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman 9781881273158 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
9 (22) Grace for the Moment Morning and Evening Edition Max Lucado 9781404113749 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
10 (11) The Love Dare (Imitation Leather Edition) Stephen & Alex Kendrick 9780805448658 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $22.99
11 (14) The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren 9780310276999 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
12 (24) Uncommon Tony Dungy 9781414326818 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
13 (8) Cast of Characters Max Lucado 9780849921247 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
14 (5) Fireproof Your Marriage - Participant's Guide Jennifer Dion 9780978715397 Outreach, Inc. Dec. 1969 $8.95
15 (10) Inside the Revolution Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414319315 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
16 (4) The Secret Beverly Lewis 9780764205712 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
17 (20) Fireproof Eric Wilson 9781595547163 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
18 (-) The Noticer Andy Andrews 9780785229216 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $17.99
19 (-) A Bride in the Bargain Deeanne Gist 9780764204074 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
20 (31) My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers/James Reimann 9781602601864 Barbour Publishing, Incorporated Dec. 1969 $9.97
21 (47) Higher Hope Robert Whitlow 9781595544490 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
22 (9) The Money Answer Book Dave Ramsey 9780849996191 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
23 (29) Fathered by God John Eldredge 9781400280278 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
24 (-) Circle Trilogy: Black/Red/White Ted Dekker 9781595545329 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
25 (15) BoneMan's Daughters Ted Dekker 9781599951959 Center Street Dec. 1969 $24.99
26 (19) 90 Minutes in Heaven Don Piper 9780800759490 Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
27 (-) A Dream to Call My Own Tracie Peterson 9780764201509 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
28 (40) Captivating John & Stasi Eldredge 9780785289098 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
29 (26) The Power of a Praying Wife Stormie Omartian 9780736919241 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
30 (35) Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 9781590525135 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
31 (16) Total Money Makeover Dave Ramsey 9780785289081 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
32 (43) Boundaries Henry Cloud/John Townsend 9780310247456 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
33 (-) Plain Pursuit Beth Wiseman 9781595547194 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
34 (44) Double Minds Terri Blackstock 9780310250630 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
35 (-) Wild at Heart John Eldredge 9780785287964 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
36 (-) Lunatic Ted Dekker/Kaci Hill 9781595543738 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
37 (-) By Reason of Insanity Randy Singer 9781414315478 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
38 (36) Battlefield of the Mind Joyce Meyer 9780446691093 FaithWords Dec. 1969 $14.99
39 (-) Heaven Randy C. Alcorn 9780842379427 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
40 (-) Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices Elizabeth George 9780736921077 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $10.99
41 (23) Never Give Up! Joyce Meyer 9780446580359 FaithWords Dec. 1969 $21.99
42 (-) His Princess: Love Letters from Your King Sheri Rose Shepherd 9781590523315 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
43 (-) Do Hard Things Alex & Brett Harris 9781601421128 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $16.99
44 (-) Quiet Strength Tony Dungy 9781414318028 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
45 (-) Exposure Brandilyn Collins 9780310276432 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
46 (-) Mere Christianity Lewis, C. S. 9780060652920 HarperCollins Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
47 (49) A Gift of Grace Amy Clipston 9780310289838 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $10.99
48 (38) Breaking the Jewish Code Perry Stone 9781599794679 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $14.99
49 (-) Elyon Ted Dekker/Kaci Hill 9781595543745 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
50 (-) A Widow's Hope Mary Ellis 9780736927321 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99

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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