Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week’s list of bestsellers is from Book Woman, 918 W. 12th.

1. The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler

2. Tipping the Velvet by Sara Waters

3. Two or Three Things I Know for Sure by Dorothy Allison

4. Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

5. Shrub: The Short but Happy Politcal Life of George W. Bush by Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose

6. Cherry by Mary Karr

7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

8. Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall

9. The Way Forward Is With a Broken Heart by Alice Walker

10. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron

This article appears in December 22 • 2000.

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