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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
August 28, 2016
1. Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J.D. Vance

A Yale Law School graduate looks at the struggles of America's white working class through his own childhood in the Rust Belt.
2. When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi

A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.
3. Armageddon: How Trump Can Beat Hillary
by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

The political strategist offers a game plan for how to defeat Hillary Clinton.
4. Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
by Dinesh D'Souza

The conservative author and pundit warns of disaster if Hillary Clinton is elected president. 
5. Crisis of Character: A White House Secret Service Officer Discloses His Firsthand Experience with Hilary, Bill, and How They Operate
by Gary Byrne with Grant Schmidt

A former secret service officer claims to have witnessed scandalous behavior by the Clintons.
6. Liars: How Progressives Exploit Our Fears for Power and Control
by Glenn Beck

The author says progressive politicians gain power and control by exploiting Americans' fears.
7. Hamilton: The Revolution
by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

The libretto of the award-winning musical, with backstage photos, a production history and interviews with the cast.
8. Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A meditation on race in America.
9. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth

A psychologist says passion and perseverance are the keys to success.
10. American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst
by Jeffrey Toobin

The story of Patty Hearst's kidnapping in 1974 by the Symbionese Liberation Army, her crimes and her trial.
11. The Making of Donald Trump
by David Johnston

An in-depth look at the presidential nominee, drawing on decades of coverage.
12. Powerhouse: The Untold Story of Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency
by James Miller

The history of the Creative Artists Agency and its role in Hollywood and popular culture over the past 50 years.
13. White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America
by Nancy Isenberg

The role of the white poor in American history.
14. Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice after Serial
by Rabia Chaudry

A friend of Adnan Syed, whose murder case was the focus of the popular podcast Serial, maintains his innocence.
15. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
by Phil Knight

A memoir by the founder of Nike.
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A version of this list appears in the August 28, 2016 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending August 13, 2016.


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