Christian Bestsellers, January 2009

Christian Bestsellers, January 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 (3) What in the World Is Going On? David Jeremiah 9780785228875 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
4 (5) Every Now and Then Karen Kingsbury 9780310266150 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
5 (10) 90 Minutes in Heaven Don Piper 9780800759490 Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
6 (16) Multiple Blessings Jon & Kate Gosselin 9780310289029 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
7 (-) Grace for the Moment, Morning and Evening Edition Max Lucado 9781404113749 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
8 (25) Captivating John & Stasi Eldredge 9780785289098 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
9 (13) Love and Respect Emerson Eggerichs 9781591451877 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
10 (28) Wild at Heart John Eldredge 9780785287964 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
11 (12) Jesus Calling Sarah Young 9781591451884 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
12 (33) Cast of Characters Max Lucado 9780849921247 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
13 (-) 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life Joyce Meyer 9780446194167 FaithWords Dec. 1969 $16.99
14 (22) The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren 9780310276999 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99
15 (38) 23 Minutes in Hell Bill Wiese 9781591858829 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $12.99
16 (36) Believing God Day by Day Beth Moore 9780805447989 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
17 (47) My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers/James Reimann 9781602601864 Barbour Publishing Dec. 1969 $9.97
18 (32) Sinner Ted Dekker 9781595540089 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
19 (-) A Woman after God's Own Heart Elizabeth George 9780736918831 Harvest House Publishers Dec. 1969 $12.99
20 (49) Quiet Strength Tony Dungy 9781414318028 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
21 (4) Sunset Karen Kingsbury 9780842387583 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
22 (-) Lies Women Believe Nancy Leigh Demoss 9780802472960 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
23 (21) Walking with God John Eldredge 9780785206965 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $22.99
24 (7) Fireproof Eric Wilson 9781595547163 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
25 (6) The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman 9781881273158 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
26 (-) Grace for the Moment Max Lucado 9780849956249 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
27 (17) Crazy Love Francis Chan 9781434768513 David C. Cook Dec. 1969 $13.99
28 (24) Have a New Kid by Friday Kevin Leman 9780800719029 Revell/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $17.99
29 (-) Grace for the Moment, Volume 2 Max Lucado 9781404100978 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
30 (-) Twelve Extraordinary Women John MacArthur 9781400280285 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
31 (-) Lies Young Women Believe Companion Guide Nancy Leigh Demoss 9780802472946 Moody Publishers Dec. 1969 $13.99
32 (-) Streams in the Desert L.B. Cowman/James Reimann 9780310285892 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $19.99
33 (8) Fireproof Your Marriage Participant's Guide Jennifer Dion 9780978715397 Outreach Dec. 1969 $8.95
34 (-) Night Light Dr. James & Shirley Dobson 9781414320601 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
35 (-) Daily Guideposts 2009 Guideposts Books 9780824947385 Ideals Publications Dec. 1969 $19.99
36 (-) Breaking Free Day by Day Beth Moore 9780805446463 B&H Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
37 (42) Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 9781590525135 Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $14.99
38 (-) 90 Minutes in Heaven, Gift Edition Don Piper 9780800719098 Revell/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $12.99
39 (-) Twelve Ordinary Men John MacArthur 9780785288244 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
40 (30) Dead Heat Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311623 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
41 (23) The Longing Beverly Lewis 9780764203121 Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group Dec. 1969 $13.99
42 (-) Financial Armageddon John Hagee 9781599796031 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $10.99
43 (-) 3:16 Max Lucado 9780849901935 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
44 (-) Adam Ted Dekker 9781595543820 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $25.99
45 (29) Epicenter Joel C. Rosenberg 9781414311364 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $14.99
46 (35) Heaven Randy C. Alcorn 9780842379427 Tyndale House Publishers Dec. 1969 $24.99
47 (-) Billy Bill McKay/Ken Abraham 9780849920677 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
48 (45) In Step with God Charles F. Stanley 9781400200917 Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec. 1969 $19.99
49 (-) The Bait of Satan John Bevere 9781591854135 Strang Communications Company Dec. 1969 $13.99
50 (-) What's So Amazing about Grace? Philip Yancey 9780310245650 Zondervan Dec. 1969 $14.99

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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