New York Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction)

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) May 26th 2019

New York Times Bestseller List

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Week Ending May 26th 2019

10 - Where the Light Enters - Jill Biden
(Debut)
The former second lady's challenges in being a mother, educator and political spouse.

9  -  Every Tool's A Hammer - Adam Savage
(Debut)
The star of "MythBusters" shares his tools for creativity.

8  -  Lake of the Ozarks - Bill Geist
(Debut)
Coming of age anecdotes set in a 1960s Midwestern summer vacation destination.

7  -  No Walls and The Recurring Dream - Ani DiFranco
(Debut)
A memoir by the Grammy Award winning folk and alternative rock musician.

6  -  Furious Hours - Casey Cep
(Debut)
Harper Lee's work on the true-crime story about a rural preacher accused of murdering five of his family members in the 1970s.

5  -  The Second Mountain - David Brooks
(4 weeks on list)

4  -  The Moment of Lift - Melinda Gates
(3 weeks on list)

3  -  Educated - Tara Westover
(64 weeks on list)

2  -  Becoming - Michelle Obama
(26 weeks on list)

1  -  The Pioneers - David McCullough 
(Debut)
The Pulitzer Prize winning historian tells the story of the settling of the Northwest Territory through five main characters.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) October 21st 2018

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Week Ending October 21st 2018

10 - Educated - Tara Westover 
(33 weeks on list)

9  -  Lessons - Gisele Bundchen 
(Debut)
A memoir by the international supermodel detailing her childhood in southern Brazil and her career as a fashion icon.

8  -  To Shake The Sleeping Self - Jedidiah Jenkins
(Debut)
The son of conservative Christians cycles from Oregon to Patagonia, reconciling his sexuality with his upbringing.

7  -  Thirst - Scott Harrison
(Debut)
A memoir by the founder of the nonprofit Charity:Water. 

6  -  Leadership - Doris Kearns Goodwin 
(3 weeks on list)

5  -  Good and Mad - Rebecca Traister 
(Debut)
The history and cultural significance of women's anger.

4  -  In Pieces - Sally Field
(3 weeks on list)

3  -  The Fifth Risk - Michael Lewis
(Debut)
The author of "The Big Short" examines how the Trump administration staffs its federal agencies.

2  -  Fear - Bob Woodward
(4 weeks on list)  (3 weeks at #1)

1  -  Ship of Fools - Tucker Carlson 
(Debut)
The Fox News anchor argues that America's ruling class is out of touch with everyday citizens.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) October 7th 2018

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Week Ending October 7th 2018

10 - Accessory To War - Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang
(2 weeks on list)

9  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson 
(72 weeks on list)

8  -  The Russia Hoax - Gregg Jarrett 
(9 weeks on list)

7  -  The Deep State - Jason Chaffetz
(Debut)
The former Republican congressman alleges that parts of the federal bureaucracy try to undermine President Trump.

6  -  21 Lessons for the 21st Century - Yuval Noah Harari
(3 weeks on list)

5  -  Educated - Tara Westover
(31 weeks on list)

4  -  These Truths - Jill Lepore
(Debut)
An investigation of truth in America traced through its interwining histories of politics, law, technology and journalism.  

3  -  Leadership - Doris Kearns Goodwin
(Debut)
The challenges that shaped the leadership abilities of four presidents : Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson.

2  -  In Pieces - Sally Field
(Debut)
A memoir by the two-time Academy Award and three-time Emmy Award winner.

1  -  Fear - Bob Woodward
(2 weeks on list)  (2 weeks at #1)
Based on hours of interviews with sources, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist describes debates and decision-making within the Trump White House.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) September 16th 2018

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Week Ending September 16th 2018

10 - Between the World and Me - Ta-Nehisi Coates
(84 weeks on list)

9  -  House of Trump, House of Putin - Craig Unger
(3 weeks on list)

8  -  Winners Take All - Anand Giridharadas 
(Debut)
The former New York Times columnist examines the new gilded age and the failures of modern philanthropy.

7  -  Astrophysics for People in a Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson 
(69 weeks on list)

6  -  Liars, Leakers and Liberals - Jeanine Pirro 
(7 weeks on list)

5  -  Unhinged - Omarosa 
(3 weeks on list)

4  -  Aware - Daniel Siegel 
(Debut)
A look at the science that supports the effectiveness of meditation. 

3  -  Educated - Tara Westover 
(28 weeks on list)

2  -  The Russia Hoax - Gregg Jarrett
(6 weeks on list)

1  -  The Restless Wave - John McCain and Mark Salter
(5th week on list)
A memoir by the recently deceased Republican senator from Arizona.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) August 12th 2018

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Week Ending  August 12th 2018

10 - The Death of Truth - Michiko Kakutani
(2 weeks on list)
The former New York Times chief book critic examines the cultural forces that have chipped away at reason and common values.

9  -  Bad Blood - John Carreyrou
(8 weeks on list)

8  -  The Souls of America - Jon Meacham 
(12 weeks on list)

7  -  How To Change Your Mind - Michael Pollan
(11 weeks on list)

6  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
(64 weeks on list)

5  -  Indianapolis - Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic 
(3 weeks on list)
A newly researched look into the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the story of the survivors and the fight to exonerate the court-martialed skipper.

4  -  Calypso - David Sedaris 
(9 weeks on list)

3  -  Educated - Tara Westover
(23 weeks on list)

2  -  Liars, Leakers and Liberals - Jeanine Pirro
(2 weeks on list)  (#1 last week)
The legal analyst and Fox News host argues in favor of President Trump.

1  -  The Russia Hoax - Gregg Jarrett
(Debut)
The Fox News analyst makes his case for why the F.B.I. investigation into the collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia is without legal merit.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) March 25th 2018

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Week Ending March 25th 2018

10 - The Future of Humanity - Michio Kaku
(3 weeks on list)
The physicist describes how humans might develop civilization in outer space and possibly become immortal.

9  -  Unmasked - Andrew Lloyd Webber 
(Debut)
A memoir by the musical theater composer and impresario, whose works include "The Phantom of the Opera", "Cats" and "Evita".

8  -  The Last Black Unicorn - Tiffany Haddish
(13 weeks on list)

7  -  Bachelor Nation - Amy Kaufman 
(Debut)
An insider look at the Bachelor franchise and its effect on society.

6  -  Obama - Pete Souza
(13 weeks on list)

5  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
(45 weeks on list)

4  -  Enlightenment Now - Steve Pinker
(4 weeks on list)
A case for using reason, science and humanism to counter pessimistic views of western civilization.

3  -  Educated - Tara Westover 
(3 weeks on list)
The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.

2  -  I'll Be Gone in the Dark - Michelle McNamara 
(2 weeks on list)
The late true-crime journalist's search for the serial murderer and rapist known as "the Golden State killer".

1  -  Fire and Fury - Michael Wolff
(10 weeks on list)  (10 consecutive weeks at #1)
A journalist offers an inside account of the first year of the Trump White House.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) November 19th 2017

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Week Ending November 19th 2017

10 - What Does This Button Do? - Bruce Dickinson
(Debut)
The lead singer of Iron Maiden discusses hi time as competitive fencer, airline pilot and cancer survivor.

9  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
(27 weeks on list)

8  -  We Were Eight Years in Power - Ta-Nehisi Coates
(5 weeks on list)

7  -  What Happened - Hillary Clinton
(8 weeks on list)

6  -  Killing England - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
(7 weeks on list)

5  -  Grant - Ron Chernow
(4 weeks on list)
A biography of the Union general of the Civil War and two-term President of the United States.

4  -  Sisters First - Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
(2 weeks on list)
How the twin daughters of former president George W. Bush grew up in the public eye.

3  -  Andrew Jackson and The Miracle of New Orleans - Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger
(2 weeks on list)
Major General Jackson takes on the British in Louisiana.

2  -  Bobby Kennedy - Chris Matthews
(Debut)
The New York Senator's journey from his formative years to his tragic run for President of the United States.

1  -  Leonardo Da Vinci - Walter Isaacson 
(3 weeks on list and 3 weeks at #1)
A biography of the Italian Renaissance polymath which connects his work in various disciplines.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) October 22nd 2017

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Week Ending October 22nd 2017

10 - Recovery - Russell Brand 
(Debut)
The actor and comedian describes his various addictions and how he was able to move away from them.

9  -  From Here To Eternity - Caitlin Doughty 
(Debut)
An American undertaker chronicles the diversity of death practices around the globe, the better to argue for changes at home.

8  -  The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump - edited by Brandy X. Lee
(Debut)
27 psychiatrists and mental health experts give their assessments of the President.

7  -  Martin Luther - Eric Metaxas 
(Debut)
A biography of the monk whose writings sparked the Protestant Reformation.

6  -  Unbelievable - Katy Tur
(4 weeks on list)

5  -  The Four - Scott Galloway 
(Debut)
A study of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, with suggestions on applying these companies strategies to your own business or career.

4  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
(23 weeks on list)

3  -  What Happened - Hillary Clinton
(4 weeks on list)

2  -  We Were Eight Years In Power - Ta-Nehisi Coates
(Debut)
A series of essays that cover each year of the Obama administration, the writer's own journey and the echoes of the American history in modern times.

1  -  Killing England - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
(3 weeks on list)  (2nd week at #1)
Major events and battles during the Revolutionary War are told from several perspectives.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) October 15th 2017

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Week Ending October 15th 2017

10 - Al Franken, Giant of the Senate - Al Franken
(18 weeks on list)

9  -  The Vietnam War - Geoffrey Ward
(9 weeks on list)

8  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance
(62 weeks on list)

7  -  The Paradigm - Jonathan Cahn
(2 weeks on list)
Ancient figures from the Middle East are used to explain the rise and fall of contemporary leaders and events.

6  -  Autobiography of Gucci Mane - Gucci Mane with Neil Martinez-Belkin
(2 weeks on list)
A memoir by the East Atlanta hip-hop artist, who made a comeback.

5  -  Hit Refresh - Satya Nadella 
(Debut)
Microsoft's chief executive discusses changes at the company, advancements in technology and the importance of empathy.

4  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson 
(22 weeks on list)

3  -  Unbelievable - Katy Tur
(3 weeks on list)

2  -  What Happened - Hillary Clinton
(3 weeks on list)

1  -  Killing England - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
(2 weeks on list)  (#2 last week)
Major events and battles during the Revolutionary War are told from the perspectives of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and others.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) October 1st 2017

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Week Ending  October 1st 2017

10 - Between The World and Me - Ta-Nehisi Coates
(80 weeks on list)

9  -  Option B - Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
(21 weeks on list)

8  -  Why Buddhism Is True - Robert Wright
(6 weeks on list)

7  -  Unstoppable - Maria Sharapova with Rich Cohen
(Debut)
A memoir by the Russian-American Grand Slam tennis champion and Olympic medalist.

6  -  Fantasyland - Kurt Anderson 
(2 weeks on list)
The politics and culture of 21st-century America are put in the context of five centuries of historical events and movements, including elements of conspiracy theories, crackpot ideas and hucksterism.

5  -  Al Franken, Giant of the Senate - Al Franken
(16 weeks on list)

4  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance 
(60 weeks on list)

3  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
(20 weeks on list)  (#1 last week)

2  -  Unbelievable - Katy Tur
(Debut)
The NBC News correspondent describes her work covering the 2016 campaign for the Republican nominee for President and his behavior toward her.

1  -  What Happened - Hillary Clinton
(Debut)
The first woman nominated for president by a major political party details her campaign, mistakes she made, outside forces that affected the outcome and how she recovered in its aftermath.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) June 25th 2017

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Week Ending  June 25th 2017

10 - The Vanishing American Adult - Ben Sasse
(4 weeks on list)
The Nebraska Republican senator's advice on how to raise resilient, responsible children.

9  -  Hue 1968 - Mark Bowden
(Debut)
An account of the battle that changed the American approach to Vietnam.

8  -  If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face? - Alan Alda
(Debut)
The actor's efforts to help people learn to communicate more effectively.

7  -  Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies : The Civil War - David Fisher
(Debut)
Stories of the Civil War; a companion to the Fox historical docudrama

6  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance
(46 weeks on list)

5  -  Option B - Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
(7 weeks on list)

4  -  Theft By Finding - David Sedaris
(2 weeks on list)
Excerpts from the writer's diaries.

3  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
(6 weeks on list)

2  -  Al Franken, Giant of the Senate - Al Franken
(2 weeks on list)
A memoir by the Democratic senator from Minnesota and former "Saturday Night Live" writer and performer.

1  -  I Can't Make This Up - Kevin Hart with Neil Strauss
(Debut)
The comedian's personal and professional life.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) May 21st 2017

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Week Ending May 21st 2017

10 - Hallelujah Anyway - Anne Lamott
(Debut)
The importance of mercy in our lives.

9  -  The American Spirit - David McCullough
(3 weeks on list)
A collection of speeches by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, focused on American values.

8  -  Old School - Bill O'Reilly and Bruce Feirstein
(6 weeks on list)

7  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance
(41 weeks on list)

6  -  The Operator - Robert O'Neill
(2 weeks on list)
The 400 mission career of a SEAL team operator.

5  -  The Fight Is Our Fight - Elizabeth Warren
(3 weeks on list)

4  -  Killers of the Flower Moon - David Grann
(3 weeks on list)

3  -  Shattered - Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes
(3 weeks on list)

2  -  Option B - Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
(2 weeks on list)  (#1 last week)
Sandberg's experience after her husband's sudden death and Grant's psychological research combine to provide insight on facing adversity and building resilience.

1  -  Astrophysics For People In A Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson 
(Debut)
A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe and the forces and laws that govern it.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) April 2nd 2017

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Week Ending April 2nd 2017

10 - Dear Ijeawele - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(2 weeks on list)

9  -  The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
(22 weeks on list)

8  -  When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi 
(55 weeks on list)

7  -  The Benedict Option - Rod Dreher
(Debut)
An argument that, rather than engaging in politics, Christians should withdraw from mainstream culture and focus on strengthening their families, churches and schools.

6  -  Big Agenda - David Horowitz
(6 weeks on list)

5  -  The Magnolia Story - Chip and Joanna Gaines
(22 weeks on list)

4  -  Killing The Rising Sun - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
(27 weeks on list)

3  -  Portraits of Courage - George W. Bush
(3 weeks on list)

2  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J. D. Vance
(34 weeks on list)

1  -  Trump's War - Michael Savage
(Debut)
The radio host discusses the challenges President Trump faces as he strives to fulfill his promises.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) 02/26/2017

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Week Ending February 26th 2017

10 - The Undoing Project - Michael Lewis
(10 weeks on list)
How the psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky upended assumptions about the decision making process.

9  -  Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly
(6 weeks on list)
The black women mathematicians who worked at then segregated NASA.

8  -  Tears We Cannot Stop - Michael Eric Dyson
(4 weeks on list)
A frank and searing discussion of race.

7  -  You Are The Universe - Deepak Chopra and Menas Kafatos
(Debut)
Defining a human universe in which each of us is a co-creator of reality.

6  -  Big Agenda - David Horowitz
(Debut)
A battle plan for the Trump White House

5  -  The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
(17 weeks on list)
A discussion between two spiritual leaders about how to find joy in the face of suffering.

4  -  Three Days In January - Bret Baier
(5 weeks on list)
Eisenhower's farewell address and his role in the Kennedy transition.

3  -  The Magnolia Story - Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines
(17 weeks on list)

2  -  Killing The Rising Sun - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
(22 weeks on list)

1  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J. D. Vance 
(29 weeks on list)
A Yale law school graduate looks at the struggles of America's white working class through his own childhood in the Rust Belt.

NY Times Bestseller List (Non-Fiction) November 13th 2016

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Week Ending November 14th 2016

10 - Let Me Tell You about Jasper - Dana Perino
(Debut)
Reflections on dogs,especially her Vizsla, Jasper, and politics, by the co-host of Fox News's "The Five", a former press secretary to President George W. Bush.

9  -  Upstream - Mary Oliver 
(3 weeks on list)

8  -  Filthy Rich - James Patterson and John Connolly with Tim Malloy
(3 weeks on list)

7  -  Hamilton: The Revolution - Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter
(28 weeks on list)

6  -  Not Dead Yet - Phil Collins
(Debut)
A memoir by the Genesis drummer/singer/songwriter.

5  -  Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance
(14 weeks on list)

4  -  Shaken - Tim Tebow and A.J. Gregory 
(Debut)
The Heisman Trophy winner writes about overcoming obstacles.

3  -  Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen
(5 weeks on list)

2  -  Killing The Rising Sun - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
(7 weeks on list)

1  -  The Magnolia Story - Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines with Mark Dagostino
(2 weeks on list) (2 weeks at #1)
The lives of the couple who star in the HGTV show "Fixer Upper"