. New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers December 5, 2021 1. The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman and Jake Silverstein (editors) Viewing America's entanglement with slavery and its legacy, in essays adapted and expanded from The New York Times Magazine. 2. All American Christmas by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy A collection of holiday memories from members of the staff of Fox News. 3. Will by Will Smith with Mark Manson The actor, producer and musician tells his life story and lessons he learned along the way. 4. Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show by Jonathan Karl The ABC News' chief Washington correspondent gives an account of the end of the Trump presidency. 5. The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present by Paul McCartney A two-volume celebration of 154 songs, with handwritten texts, paintings and photographs from the songwriter's archives. 6. The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl A memoir by the musician known for his work with Foo Fighters and Nirvana. 7. The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The anti-vaccine advocate gives his take on the chief medical advisor to the president. 8. The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul by Brian Kilmeade The Fox News host gives an account of the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. 9. The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow A reinvestigation of social evolution and suggestions for new ways of organizing society. 10. Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office by Brian Baumgartner and Ben Silverman An oral history of the TV series The Office by one of its stars and one of its producers. 11. Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci The award-winning actor reflects on his career, Italian-American heritage, meals and mishaps. 12. Renegades by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen Conversations between the 44th president and the multiple award-winning musician on a range of topics. 13. The Beatles: Get Back by the Beatles The story of the making of the band's final album, gathered from transcripts of their conversations. 14. Going There by Katie Couric The former anchor of the CBS Evening News and Today describes some of the personal and professional challenges she faced. 15. Immune: A Journey into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive by Philipp Dettmer The founder of the You Tube channel Kurzgesagt gives an overview of elements of the body's immune system. © 2021 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 5, 2021 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 20, 2021. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions