. New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers March 15, 2020 1. 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. 2. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant Various skills and techniques used on the court by the late Los Angeles Lakers player. 3. Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima by Martha MacCallum The Fox News anchor weaves stories of combat veterans who fought during World War II. 4. The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross by Jon Meacham The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer delves into the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. 5. Open Book by Jessica Simpson with Kevin Carr O'Leary The singer, actress and fashion designer discloses times of success, trauma and addiction. 6. Educated by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university. 7. A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists use firsthand accounts to chart patterns of behavior within the Trump administration. 8. 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. 9. Becoming by Michelle Obama The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband's political ascent. 10. Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe by Brian Greene A physicist gives an overview of how we got here, where we are and directions we might go. 11. Profiles in Corruption: Abuse of Power by America's Progressive Elite by Peter Schweizer The author of Clinton Cash gives his evaluations of members of the Democratic Party. 12. Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump, and an Epic Trail of Destruction by David Enrich The New York Times finance editor traces the history and illicit dealings of Deutsche Bank. 13. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb A psychotherapist gains unexpected insights when she becomes another therapist's patient. 14. How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi A primer for creating a more just and equitable society through identifying and opposing racism. 15. Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein The editor at large and co-founder of Vox offers his take on what causes divisions in America. © 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 March 15, 2020 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending February 29, 2020. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions