Sales of 'Decision Points' put 'America by Heart' in second place. | AP Photos Palin's book second to Bush's

In a head-to-head — or book-to-book — matchup, George W. Bush has beaten out Sarah Palin.

The former president's memoir, "Decision Points," has retained its spot atop The New York Times's hardcover nonfiction best sellers list for the third consecutive week.


That puts Palin's "America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag," released last week, second on the list.

Palin's sales were boosted by $64,000 in bulk purchases made by her political action group, SarahPAC. According to a Federal Election Commission filing, "America By Heart" was offered to donors with a $100 contribution. The book retails for $25.99 and bulk purchases are generally deeply discounted.

Palin is touring the country to promote the book and is making her second stop in Iowa on Thursday.