New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers December 11, 2022 1. The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama The former first lady shares personal stories and the tools she uses to deal with difficult situations. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The iCarly and Sam & Cat star, after her controlling mother dies, gets the help she needs to overcome eating disorders, addiction and unhealthy relationshipsand finally decides what she really wants for the first time in her life. Illustrations. 3. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry The actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety. 4. So Help Me God by Mike Pence The former vice president gives an account of his career, including his time in the Oval Office and during the Jan. 6 insurrection. 5. Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono The lead singer of the Irish rock band U2 offers details of his life, career and activism. 6.The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book by Jerry Seinfeld Behind-the-scenes photos and stories of the streaming series about the art of comedy 7. And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer portrays the life of Abraham Lincoln. 8. The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer details Samuel Adams's contributions to the American Revolution. 9. The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human by Siddhartha Mukherjee The Pulitzer Prize-winning author chronicles the discovery of cells and describes how modern medicine uses them. 10. Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino The filmmaker shares his love of cinema with special attention given to key American films of the 1970s. 11. The Queen: Her Life by Andrew Morton A biography of Queen Elizabeth II, which explores her influence on Britain and the rest of the world.  Bibi: My Story by Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin Bibi Netanyahu tells the story of his family, his path to leadership and his commitment to defending Israel and securing its future. Illustrations. 13. The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan In a collection of more than 60 essays, the musician and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature explores the nature of popular music. 14. What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe The creator of the web comic xkcd and former NASA roboticist looks into hypothetical and oddball scenarios. 15. A Book of Days by Patti Smith More than 365 images and reflections by the National Book Award-winning author and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. ©2022 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 December 11, 2022 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 26, 2022. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions