The New York Times © Best Sellers
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre
Hardcover Nonfiction for the week of
1
2 weeks on the list
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
Details of the 2016 presidential election, with an emphasis on Russia's possible involvement.
2
New this week
SECRET EMPIRES
The author of “Clinton Cash” describes what some politicians might do to enrich themselves while in office.
3
12 weeks on the list
FIRE AND FURY
A journalist offers an inside account of the first year of the Trump White House.
4
5 weeks on the list
EDUCATED
The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.
5
47 weeks on the list
ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY
A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe.
6
4 weeks on the list
I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK
The late true-crime journalist's search for the serial murderer and rapist known as "the Golden State Killer."
7
15 weeks on the list
OBAMA
More than 300 pictures of the former president by his White House photographer, with behind-the-scenes stories.
8
6 weeks on the list
ENLIGHTENMENT NOW
A case for using reason, science and humanism to counter pessimistic views of Western civilization.
9
15 weeks on the list
THE LAST BLACK UNICORN
The comedian recounts growing up in South Central Los Angeles and finding success after a period of homelessness.
10
New this week
IN THE SHADOW OF STATUES
A memoir by the mayor who called for the removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans.
11
New this week
THE TRIUMPH OF CHRISTIANITY
The religious studies professor explores how a new religion came to influence Western society.
12
40 weeks on the list
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians.
13
23 weeks on the list
LEONARDO DA VINCI
A biography of the Italian Renaissance polymath that connects his work in various disciplines.
14
30 weeks on the list
BORN A CRIME
A memoir about growing up biracial in apartheid South Africa by the host of “The Daily Show.”
15
New this week
THE AGE OF EISENHOWER
A history of the 34th president of the United States, who faced bitter partisanship.