NEW YORK: “Leaving Time,” the newest novel by Jodi Picoult, shot straight to the top of the best-seller list recently, nudging “Deadline” by John Sandford from the No. 1 spot into third place. Data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors across the United States is used to compile the list. Hardcover Fiction Last Week 1. “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult (Ballantine, $28.00) - 2. “Burn,” by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge (Little, Brown, $28.00) 2 3. “Deadline,” by John Sandford (Putnam, $27.95) 1 4. “Edge of Eternity,” by Ken Follett (Dutton, $36.00) 3 5.