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Looks like a few people got Kindles for Christmas. With e-book sales skyrocketing from $62 million in 2008 to $863 million in 2010, its no surprise. While people purchased hardcovers prior to Christmas to give as gifts, Kindle Fire sales will likely push hardcovers out of the top five for a while. Also notable that smaller, bite-size books are rising in popularity along with e-books. A Modern Witch, below, is available for $1.99 for the Kindle. Its going to be a wild ride in 2012.

1. 11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
2. A Modern Witch (Kindle) by Debora Geary
3. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. A Clash of Kings (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin

The hardcover versions of the latest by King and Martin take precedence this Christmas week, as it seems like giving a physical object still feels more appropriate as a gift for the moment.

1. 11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
2. 11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
3. A Dance with Dragons (Hardcover) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin

Stephen King sits on top this holiday season, with George R.R. Martin continuing to sell novels like hot cakes.

1. 11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
2. 11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
3. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. Mary’s Son (Kindle) by Darryl Nyznyk

Stephen King continues to dominate the holiday season, but George R.R. Martin is still scooping up large swaths of bestseller weeks. Its likely Martin will rank first for the annual review.

1. 11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
2. 11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
3. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Audiobook) by Gregory Maguire

Stephen King takes first and second this week, with two different formats of the same novel. A Dance with Dragons remains strong, with The Allow of Law by Brandon Sanderson making its debut in fifth.

1. 11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
2. 11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
3. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. The Night Circus (Kindle) by Erin Morgenstern
5. The Alloy of Law (Kindle) by Brandon Sanderson

George R.R. Martin continues to own the majority of books in the top 5 with Erin Morgenstern holding first place. Stephen King’s latest rounds out the top 5 this week.

1. The Night Circus (Kindle) by Erin Morgenstern
2. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
3. 11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King
4. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
5. A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin drops down to fourth, with a slew of new books making the top five. The Night Circus continues its reign in first place.

1. The Night Circus (Hardcover) by Erin Morgenstern
2. A Touch of Night (Kindle) by Sarah A. Hoyt and Sofie Skapski
3. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Kindle) by Lewis Carroll
4. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. Marysvale (Hardcover) by Jared Southwick

The Night Circus holds strong in first place for the second straight week, with George R.R. Martin gobbling up the remaining four slots.

1. The Night Circus (Kindle) by Erin Morgenstern
2. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
3. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Clash of Kings (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. A Storm of Swords (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin

Martin is finally dethroned after spending 13 weeks in first place, and pushed not into second, but third place, with The Night Circus and The Way of Shadows vaulting into first and second, respectively.

1. The Night Circus (Kindle) by Erin Morgenstern
2. The Way of Shadows (Kindle) by Brent Weeks
3. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. A Clash of Kings (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin

As we pause today and reflect on the last 10 years, don’t forget that during this most recent, George R.R. Martin reigns supreme.

1. A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
2. A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
3. A Clash of Kings (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
4. A Storm of Swords (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
5. A Feast for Crows (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin