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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
October 28, 2018

1. 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.
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. Presidents of War
by Michael Beschloss

How American presents waged wars and expanded the power of the executive branch.
4. Fear: Trump in the White House
by Bob Woodward

Base on hours of interviews with sources, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist describes debates and decision-making within the Trump White House.
5. The Fifth Risk
by Michael Lewis

The author of "The Big Short" examines how the Trump administration staffs its federal agencies.
6. 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.
7. In Pieces
by Sally Field

A memoir by the two-time Academy Award and three-time Emmy Award winner.
8. Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World
by Scott Harrison

A memoir by the founder of the nonprofit Charity: Water.
9. Educated: A Memoir
by Tara Westover

The daughter of survivalists leaves home for university.
10. Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger
by Rebecca Traister

The history and cultural significance of women's anger.
11. Stop Mass Hysteria: America's Insanity from the Salem Witch Trials to the Trump Witch Hunt
by Michael Savage

The conservative commentator uses the Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scares of the early 20th century to contextualize criticisms of President Trump.
12. Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy
by Jeanine Pirro

The legal analyst and Fox News host argues in favor of President Trump.
13. These Truths: A History of the United States
by Jill Lepore

An investigation of truth in America traced through its intertwining histories of politics, law, technology and journalism.
14. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson

A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe.
15. Jesus Is Risen: Paul and the Early Church
by David Limbaugh

The conservative commentator explores the birth and spread of Christianity.
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A version of this list appears in the October 28, 2018 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 13, 2018.


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