Teresa Giudice's prison memoir has debuted number 2 on the New York Times bestseller's list, two spots ahead of Pope Francis' "The Name of God is Mercy" tome.

Giudice's "Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again" novel was counted on the newspaper's much-watched list of nonfiction hardcover and ebooks. She published the book just four days after being released from federal prison, where she served roughly 11 months of a 15-month sentence on fraud related charges.

Book Published Just Days After Star Released From Federal Prison

The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star and her husband, Joe, both pleaded guilty to fraud and were sentenced to prison. He is slated to soon commence serving out the terms of his 41-month sentence and once he is released could face possible deportation back to his native Italy.

"Turning the Tables" was written by People magazine staffer K.C. Baker and also includes stories about Giudice growing up in nearby Patterson, as well as her experiences as a veteran cast member of "Real Housewives."

In addition, the novel also includes reflections about her time behind bars, including tales about prison cuisine, cleanliness and sex. The 43-year-old Giudice is currently on a mini book tour across the New York and New Jersey area.

LGiudice Back for new Season of 'Real Housewives

She has also already agreed to rejoin the cast of "Real Housewives, with some reports indicating she was able to broker a salary of as much as $2 million per season from Bravo network officials anxious to have her back.

In the new season, Giudice is expected to join fellow veteran cast members Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita.

Giudice's novel also bested the New York Times debut of Ta-Neshi Coates widely anticipated race related memoir "Between the World and Me," which won a National Book Award.

It opened on The Times combined list at No. 3.

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