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Past, Present, and Phones on Bestseller Lists
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Ann Patchett’s “Whistler” rockets to 1, a tender tale of a woman rekindling her bond with her stepfather and reflecting on their intertwined lives. Meanwhile, Caro Claire Burke’s “Yesteryear” clings to 2 after nine weeks, following an influencer transported to 1855, while Maggie O’Farrell’s “Land” debuts at 3, tracing a boy’s journey in 1865 Ireland. Virginia Evans’ “The Correspondent” also makes waves, using old letters to explore forgiveness and the past. On the nonfiction front, Jill Biden’s “View from the East Wing” takes the top spot, offering an intimate look at her White House years, while Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “Take Me to Your Leader” climbs steadily, pondering alien encounters. And Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation” — now at 109 weeks — remains a powerhouse, dissecting how smartphones are reshaping youth mental health.
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