. New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers June 14, 2020 1. Untamed by Glennon Doyle The activist and public speaker describes her journey of listening to her inner voice. 2. Plague of Corruption: Restoring Faith in the Promise of Science by Judy Mikovits and Kent Heckenlively The controversial virologist gives her account of her work over nearly four decades. 3. Becoming by Michelle Obama The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband's political ascent. 4. The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson An examination of the leadership of the prime minister Winston Churchill. 5. How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi A primer for creating a more just and equitable society through identifying and opposing racism.  6. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor A re-examination of a basic biological function and a look at the science behind ancient breathing practices. 7. Educated by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university. 8. Hollywood Park: A Memoir by Mikel Jollett The musician and author retraces his time growing up in an experimental commune and the difficulties he encountered after escaping it. 9. American Crusade: Our Fight to Stay Free by Pete Hegseth The Fox and Friends Weekend host gives his take on politics, culture and education. 10. Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F Saad Ways to understand and possibly counteract white privilege. 11. Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage by Dan Crenshaw The Texas congressman and former Navy SEAL prescribes ways to overcome adversity. 12. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant Various skills and techniques used on the court by the late Los Angeles Lakers player. 13. Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker From 1945 to 1965, a family in Colorado had 12 children, six of whom went on to develop schizophrenia. 14. The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley A memoir by the former creative director at Vogue and a look at the changes in the fashion industry.  15. My Vanishing Country: A Memoir by Bakari Sellers A memoir that provides a historical and cultural analysis of the rural South by a former member of the South Carolina State Legislature. 14© 2020  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 June 14, 2020 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending May 30, 2020. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions