Paperback nonfiction bestsellers, Nov. 29-Dec. 5

1. The Blind Side

By Michael Lewis. W.W. Norton.

2. Freakonomics

By Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Harper.

3. Alex and Me

By Irene Pepperberg. Harper.

4. My Life in France

By Julia Child and Alex Prud’Homme. Anchor.

5. Blink

By Malcolm Gladwell. Back Bay.

6. Julie and Julia

By Julie Powell. Little, Brown.

7. Ascent of Money

By Niall Ferguson. Penguin.

8. The Alchemist

By Paulo Coelho. HarperCollins.

9. Zagat 09/10 Boston Restaurants

By Zagat Survey. Zagat Survey.

10. Kitchen Confidential

By Anthony Bourdain. Harper.

Source: Boston Area Bookstores