Fantasy Books

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 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

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

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

Its looking like GRRM is going to make a run through the holiday season, as we hit Labor Day weekend, and he still rules the top 5. I can’t imagine sales slowing over the next few months.

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

George R.R. Martin’s 4-novel set drops out of 5th place, making room for the fourth book in the series, A Feast for Crows. A top five filled with the first five books in your series? Not bad, Mr. Martin, not bad.

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

George R.R. Martin retains an iron grip on the top 5 this week, with all 5 books retaining their positions. Noteworthy: Lev Grossman’s The Magicians ranked in 7th this week, following the release of the second book in the series last week.

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. George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire 4-Book Boxed Set (Paperback) by George R.R. Martin

GRRM continues 100% dominance of the top five, which the only change this week being Dance swapping places with Thrones.

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. George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire 4-Book Boxed Set (Paperback) by George R.R. Martin