L.A. Times Cookbook Hotlist

1. ‘Fast Food Nation’ by Eric Schlosser (Houghton Mifflin, $25). A condemnation of the national pastime, now in paperback.

Last Week: 1

Weeks on List: 48

2. ‘Everyday Cooking With Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes’ by Dean Ornish (HaperCollins, $16). Lighter versions of pizza, chili and more from the cardiac researcher.

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Weeks on List: 1

3. ‘Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution’ by Robert C. Atkins (Avon Books, $7.99). A revised how-to from the diet guru.

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Weeks on List: 8

4. ‘Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook’ (Hungry Minds, $19.95). More than 500 recipes for the famous diet plan.

Last Week: 5

Weeks on List: 30

5. ‘Salt: A World History’ by Mark Kurlansky (Walker and Co., $28). How one rock has shaped civilization.

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Weeks on List: 6

6. ‘How to Eat’ by Nigella Lawson (John Wiley, $35). Common-sense advice.

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Weeks on List: 8

7. ‘Kitchen Confidential’ by Anthony Bourdain (Ecco Press, $14 ). Confessions of cooking’s bad boy.

Last Week: 7

Weeks on List: 87

8. ‘Make It in Minutes: Easy Recipes in 15, 20 and 30 Minutes’ by Weight Watchers (Hungry Minds, $17.95). Quick meals from the famous diet plan.

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Weeks on List: 7

9. ‘How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking’ by Nigella Lawson (Hyperion, $35). Cookies, cupcakes and pies for the goddess in you.

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Weeks on List: 15

10. ‘Weight Watchers Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes’ (Hungry Minds, $17.95). Favorites to make for your family.

Last Week: 9

Weeks on List: 8

Rankings are based on a Times poll of national and independent cookbook sellers.