Using the Library | Catalog/Account | eContent |  Research | Services | Events | About Us New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers December 9, 2018 1. Becoming by Michelle Obama The former first lady describes her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House, and how she balanced work, family and her husband's political ascent. 2. Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard A look at the postwar manhunt for members of Hitler's inner circle. 3. Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution by Tucker Carlson The Fox News anchor argues that America's ruling class is out of touch with everyday citizens. 4. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists leaves home for university. 5. Leadership by Doris Kearns Goodwin The challenges that shaped the leadership abilities of four presidents. 6. Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents by Pete Souza Pictures of former President Obama are juxtaposed with tweets, headlines and quotes from the Trump administration. 7. Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward Debates and decision-making within the Trump White House. 8. Churchill: Walking With Destiny by Andrew Roberts A biography focusing on what motivated the war leader and how he learned from his mistakes. 9. In Pieces: A Memoir by Sally Field A memoir by the two-time Academy Award and three-time Emmy Award winner. 10. Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking A collection of essays from the late scientist's personal archive that address 10 imponderables. 11. Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz The story of the New York band who achieved hip hop stardom. 12. Hindsight by Justin Timberlake A memoir by the actor and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. 13. The Library Book by Susan Orlean The story of the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public Library provides a backdrop to the evolution and purpose of libraries. 14. Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down by Gina McIntyre A behind-the-scenes companion guide to the first two seasons of the Netflix series. 15. The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis How the Trump administration staffs its federal agencies. © 2018 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 This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.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 9, 2018 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 24, 2018. Subscribe to other newsletters | View newsletter archives | Readers' Club on library website