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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 5, 2017
1. Leonardo Da Vinci
by Walter Isaacson

A biography of the Italian Renaissance polymath which connects his work in various disciplines.
2. Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence
by Bill O'Reilly

Major events and battles during the Revolutionary War are told from several perspectives.
3. Grant
by Ron Chernow

A biography of the Union general of the Civil War and two-term president of the United States.
4. What Happened
by Hillary Rodham Clinton

An inside look at her campaign and how she recovered in its aftermath.
5. Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery
by Scott Kelly

A memoir by the retired astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station.
6. The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President
by Bandy X. Lee

27 psychiatrists and mental health experts give their assessments of the president.
7. We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That are Funny, Complicated, and True
by Gabrielle Union

Essays by the actress and activist on love, step-parenting and living beyond personal tragedy.
8. We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A series of essays that cover each year of the Obama administration and the writer's own journey.
9. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson


A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe.
10. Soonish: Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything
by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith

A humorous overview of emerging technological advances and their potential outcomes.
11. The Autobiography of Gucci Mane
by Gucci Mane with Neil Martinez-Belkin

A memoir by the East Atlanta hip-hop artist, who made a comeback.
12. Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together
by Van Jones

A look at the failures of both major political parties and a call for bipartisan efforts to solve current problems.
13. Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back
by Gretchen Carlson

The commentator and former Miss America discusses sexual harassment in the workplace and how women can empower themselves.
14. Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J.D. Vance

A Yale Law School graduate examines white working class struggles.
15. Chasing Light: Michelle Obama Through the Lens of a White House Photographer
by Amanda Lucidon

150 color photographs of the former first lady Michelle Obama, with commentary by a White House photographer.
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A version of this list appears in the November 5, 2017 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 21, 2017.


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