Using the Library | Catalog/Account | eContent |  Research | Services | Events | About Us New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers November 4, 2018 1. Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents by Pete Souza The former White House photographer juxtaposes pictures of former President Obama with tweets, headlines and quotes from the Trump administration. 2. Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution by Tucker Carlson The Fox News anchor argues that America's ruling class is out of touch with everyday citizens. 3. Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard A look at the postwar manhunt for members of Hitler's inner circle. 4. Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking A collection of essays from the late scientist's personal archive that address 10 imponderables. 5. Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward Based on hours of interviews with sources, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist describes debates and decision-making within the Trump White House. 6. This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps A memoir by the actress and host of the late-night talk show "Busy Tonight." 7. Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss How American presents waged wars and expanded the power of the executive branch. 8. The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis The author of "The Big Short" examines how the Trump administration staffs its federal agencies. 9. Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott Brief explorations into finding hope and wisdom in times of despair and uncertainty. 10. In the Hurricane's Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown by Nathaniel Philbrick Important battles that led to the end of the American Revolution. 11. Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin The challenges that shaped the leadership abilities of four presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson. 12. In Pieces by Sally Field A memoir by the two-time Academy Award and three-time Emmy Award winner. 13. The Library Book by Susan Orlean The story of the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public Library provides a backdrop to the evolution and purpose of libraries. 14. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists leaves home for university. 15. Them: Why We Hate Each Other--And How to Heal by Ben Sasse The Republican senator from Nebraska prescribes human interaction to counteract elevated levels of modern isolation and division. © 2018 All rights reserved by New York Times Syndication Sales Corp. This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.   A version of this list appears in the November 4, 2018 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 20, 2018. Subscribe to other newsletters | View newsletter archives | Readers' Club on library website