AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Ten Best-selling Titles for January 2009

Figures Based on Nielsen BookScan Point-of-Sale Data from Major Booksellers

Bloomington, Ind. -- AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe, has announced its top ten best-selling books for January 2009, according to Nielsen BookScan data.



1. The Fragile Mind: How It Has Produced and Unwittingly Perpetuates America's Tragic Disparities, by Jarik Conrad; (Current Events). Race has always been an emotional and contentious subject in America. Dr. Conrad provides a refreshing perspective that goes beyond news program sound bites and newspaper headlines to tackle some difficult questions.

2. Bible Promises for Soldiers, by J.M. Barnes; (Religious). This book is a must-read for soldiers and those in other branches of the military who are facing or who will face a deployment. It examines the role of the soldier from a biblical perspective.

3. The Falling Rainbow, by Jing Suh; (Fantasy). A promising love that is quickly shattered poisons Samantha's heart and introduces a confusion that causes her to believe the unimaginable.

4. No More Secrets, by Derrick Wilson; (Fiction). Miles gets mixed up in business with some Mafia bosses. The entire time he thinks he's working for the government.

5. Straight Talk for Teenage Girls, by Annette Fuson; (Advice). Sensible ideas and information on subjects that all girls must face as they mature. The book gives girls a variety of answers to help them face pressures from friends, boys, and life.

6. Getting Dressed from the Inside, by Christopher Johnson; (Inspirational). Motivational speaker shares his tips for success in life.

7. Playing School: A Teacher's Account of Daily Classroom Struggles in Our Inner City Classrooms, by Dean Caputa; (Fiction). The author offers a fictional account of his experiences in Louisiana's classrooms.

8. The Reiki Teacher's Manual: A Guide for Teachers, Students and Practitioners,
by Tina Zion; (Educational).The standard for excellence in Reiki education and instruction; it will enrich the classes that current teachers are giving and gives the new teacher confidence and pride when providing that very first class.

9. Winter Games, by John Lacombe; (Fiction). In the frigid mountains of North Korea, trained assassins, dark geniuses, government super-agents, elite soldiers, and drug kingpins are thrown together in a ferocious fight to the death.

10. One of the Gang: Nurturing Children with Food Allergies, by Gina Clowes; (Parenting). Families of children with food allergies know that this invisible condition requires constant vigilance. The necessity of keeping these children safe cannot be overstated; their emotional well-being is equally important.

These titles, and the complete AuthorHouse library, are available for purchase through the online AuthorHouse bookstore at http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/BookHome.aspx. To learn how to publish a book, log on to authorhouse.com or call 888-519-5121 today.