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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
May 25, 2014
1. Capital in the Twenty-First Century
by Thomas Piketty; translated by Arthur Goldhammer

A French economist's analysis of centuries of economic history predicts worsening inequality and proposes solutions.
2. Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings
by Michelle Knight with Michelle Burford

The story of a woman kidnapped in Cleveland in 2002, then tortured, who escaped in 2013.
3. The Closer: My Story
by Mariano Rivera and Wayne Coffey

A memoir by the great Yankees pitcher.
4. Everybody's Got Something
by Robin Roberts with Veronica Chambers

A memoir by the Good Morning America anchor discusses her struggle with breast cancer and a rare blood disorder. 
5. A Fighting Chance
by Elizabeth Warren

The Massachusetts senator describes her life, her academic work and her battle for a consumer protection agency.
6. Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Gamily, and Fowl
by Jase Robertson with Mark Schlabach

The second-oldest son of the Robertson family from the A&E show Duck Dynasty shares anecdotes and reflections on his faith. 
7. Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
by Michael Lewis

The world of high-frequency computer-driven trading.
8. Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder
by Arianna Huffington

Personal well-being as the indispensable third measure -- with money and power -- of success.
9. James Madison: A Life Reconsidered
by Lynne Cheney

A biography of the fourth president and advocate for the Constitution. 
10. Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty
by Diane Keaton

The actor discusses aging, beauty and her personal style.
11. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
by Sheryl Sandberg with Nell Scovell

The chief operating officer of Facebook urges women to pursue their careers without ambivalence.
12. David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
by Malcolm Gladwell

How disadvantages can work in our favor.
13. John Wayne: The Life and Legend
by Scott Eyman

A biography of the movie star surveys his life, his death and his legend.
14. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption 
by Laura Hillenbrand

An Olympic runner's story of survival as a prisoner of the Japanese in World War II.
15. 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in my Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help that Actually Works -- A True Story
by Dan Harris

A co-anchor of Nightline reports on meditation and its role in his life.
16. Killing Jesus: A History
by Bill O'Reilly

The host of The O'Reilly Factor recounts the events leading up to Jesus' execution. 
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A version of this list appears in the May 25, 2014 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending May 10, 2014. 
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