This week's New York Times Bestsellers (August 18th)

In hardcover:

Lev Grossman's The Magician's Land debuts at number 1. For more info about this title: Canada, USA, Europe.

Terry Goodkind's Severed Souls debuts at number 4.

Deborah Harkness’ The Book of Life is down three spots, finishing the week at number 7. For more info about this title: Canada, USA, Europe.

Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes is down three positions, ending the week at number 15.

Diana Gabaldon's Written in My Own Heart's Blood is down three positions, ending the week at number 18.

In paperback:

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones maintains its position at number 4.

George R. R. Martin's A Dance With Dragons is up one position, ending the week at number 8.

Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game maintains its position at number 10.

George R. R. Martin's A Clash of Kings is up two positions, ending the week at number 13.

George R. R. Martin's A Storm of Swords is up one position, ending the week at number 16.

Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane is down one position, ending the week at number 17 (trade paperback).

Deborah Harkness’ A Discovery of Witches is up three spots, finishing the week at number 21 (trade paperback).

George R. R. Martin's A Feast for Crows is down one position, ending the week at number 24.