New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
October 25, 2020

1. Is This Anything?
by Jerry Seinfeld

The comedian shares material he collected in an accordion folder over the last 45 years.
 
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2. The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design
by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt

A look at the design and architecture of various and sometimes unexpected elements that make cities function.
3. Rage
by Bob Woodward

Based on 17 on-the-record interviews with President Trump and other reporting, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist details the president's perspective on multiple crises.
 
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4. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines aspects of caste systems across civilizations and reveals a rigid hierarchy in America today.
 
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5. Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

The ninth book in the conservative commentator's Killing series focuses on conflicts with Native Americans.
 
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6. The Meaning of Mariah Carey
by Mariah Carey with Michaela Angela Davis

The career highlights, public life and private struggles of the singer and songwriter.
 
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7. Untamed
by Glennon Doyle

The activist and public speaker describes her journey of listening to her inner voice.
 
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8. Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, at Home and Abroad
by John O. Brennan

The former C.I.A. director recounts key moments from his career and evaluates national security policies and actions.
 
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9. Trust: America's Best Chance
by Pete Buttigieg

The former mayor of South Bend and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate prescribes ways to restore what he considers an essential element of America's democracy.
10. Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World
by Fareed Zakaria

The CNN host posits what might happen on the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic.
11. Let Love Rule
by Lenny Kravitz with David Ritz

The musician reflects on how opposing elements created balance in his life.
12. How to Be an Antiracist
by Ibram X. Kendi

A primer for creating a more just and equitable society through identifying and opposing racism.
 
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A version of this list appears in the October 25, 2020 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 10, 2020.