. New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers November 17, 2019 1. The Beautiful Ones by Prince A memoir by the musician written before his death, with photos and other memorabilia detailing his evolution. 2. Me by Elton John The multi-award-winning solo artist's first autobiography chronicles his career, relationships and private struggles. 3. Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth by Rachel Maddow The MSNBC host argues that the global oil and gas industry has weakened democracies and bolstered authoritarians. 4. Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse by John Lithgow The multi-award-winning actor satirizes the Trump administration with a collection of poems and illustrations. 5. Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy To Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter details some surveillance and intimidation tactics used to pressure journalists and elude consequences by certain wealthy and connected men. 6. 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. 7. The Plot Against the President: The True Story of How Congressman Devin Nunes Uncovered the Biggest Political Scandal in U.S. History by Lee Smith A narrative is depicted from the perspective of Representative Devin Nunes. 8. Three Days at the Brink : FDR's Daring Gamble to Win World War II by Bret Baier with Catherine Whitney The Fox News host describes a meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin in Tehran during World War II. 9. Educated by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university. 10. Permanent Record by Edward Snowden A memoir by the former National Security Agency contractor who exposed the government's mass surveillance program. 11. The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton Profiles of women from around the world who have blazed trails and challenged the status quo. 12. The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson An owner's manual of the human body covering various parts, functions and what happens when things go wrong. 13. Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Why the Democrats Must Not Win by David Limbaugh The conservative commentator contends that liberals have declared a political war against the current president.  14. The United States of Trump: How the President Really Sees America by Bill O'Reilly The conservative commentator weaves interviews and personal history to portray the power and influence of the 45th president. 15. Edison by Edmund Morris The  Pulitzer Prize-winning author chronicles the personal life, inventions and obsessions of Thomas Alva Edison. 20© 2019  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 November 17, 2019 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 2, 2019. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions