. New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers January 5, 2020 1. Becoming by Michelle Obama The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband's political ascent. 2. Educated by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university. 3. Me by Elton John The multi-award-winning solo artist's first autobiography chronicles his career, relationships and private struggles. 4. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell Famous examples of miscommunication serve as the backdrop to explain potential conflicts and misunderstandings. 5. Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade The Fox & Friends host gives an account of the battle against the Mexican Army in 1836.   6. The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson An owner's manual of the human body covering various parts, functions and what happens when things go wrong. 7. A Warning by Anonymous A senior official in the Trump administration offers an assessment of the president and makes a moral appeal. 8. Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg The humorist spotlights frequently unnoticed aspects of deceased celebrities and historical figures. 9. Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us by Donald Trump Jr. Forays into politics and views on liberals from the executive vice president of the Trump Organization. 10. Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family by Mitch Albom Lessons learned by the Alboms when they bring a Haitian orphan with a life-threatening illness into their family. 11. The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton Profiles of women from around the world who have blazed trails and challenged the status quo. 12. The Way I Heard It by Mike Rowe The television personality relays stories from his podcast and personal anecdotes. 13. How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems by Randall Munroe The former NASA roboticist dispenses complex and excessive solutions to common problems.  14. Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews with Emma Walton Hamilton The musical theater icon's second installment of her memoir describes her arrival in Hollywood, becoming a mother and her relationship with Blake Edwards. 15. Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth by Rachel Maddow The MSNBC host argues that the global oil and gas industry has weakened democracies and bolstered authoritarians. © 2019  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 January 5, 2020 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending December 21, 2019. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions