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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers @ the LibraryJanuary 2021 |
Many of these books are on our shelves. To hold one or more titles, place an online hold or phone 415.789.2661 for currently available BelTib copies. Search for more by entering BelTib Bestsellers in the catalog search box. Library checkouts are now available at curbside M & T 10-4, W 10-3, Th-Sa 10-2. (Please see the website for any curbside hour changes.) While we are closed for browsing the physical shelves, we encourage you to check out and download eBooks, as well. If you need help, phone 415.789.2661 or email refdesk@beltiblibrary.org. |
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A promised land by Barack ObamaA deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. In the first volume of his presidential memoirs, our 44th president offers personal reflections on his formative years and pivotal moments through his first term.
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Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyDrawing on the Academy Award-winning actor's journals and diaries from the last 40 years, this book presents a uniquely McConaughey approach to achieving success and satisfaction in an unconventional memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.
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Humans by Brandon StantonThe best-selling creator of Humans of New York draws on his international travels to chronicle the universal experiences of real people in 40 countries whose everyday hardships reflect the state of the world today.
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Becoming by Michelle ObamaAn intimate and uplifting memoir by the former First Lady chronicles the experiences that have shaped her remarkable life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago through her setbacks and achievements in the White House.
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Caste : the origins of our discontents by Isabel WilkersonThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns identifies the qualifying characteristics of historical caste systems to reveal how a rigid hierarchy of human rankings, enforced by religious views, heritage and stigma, impact everyday American lives.
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Untamed by Glennon DoyleAn activist, speaker and philanthropist offers a memoir wrapped in a wake-up call that reveals how women can reclaim their true, untamed selves by breaking free of the restrictive expectations and cultural conditioning that leaves them feeling dissatisfied and lost.
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The last days of John Lennon by James PattersonPublished to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lennon’s assassination and based on insider interviews, this chronicle of the iconic music artist’s final days includes coverage of his last album and the life of Mark David Chapman.
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Killing Crazy Horse : the merciless Indian wars in America by Bill O'ReillyThe authors of Killing the SS document the fraught history of America's founding on previously occupied lands, covering events ranging from the presidential ordered destruction of Tecumseh's alliance of tribes to the Trail of Tears.
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The answer is... : reflections on my life by Alex TrebekLongtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and long career from 1984 to 2020, combining illuminating personal anecdotes with his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality and philanthropy.
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Modern warriors : real stories from real heroes by Pete HegsethThe Fox & Friends Weekend cohost presents inspiring stories from fifteen highly decorated members of America's military, drawing on candid conversations to discuss what inspired them to serve, the realities of war and the difficulty of transitioning back home.
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