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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
April 20, 2014
1. Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
by Michael Lewis

The world of high-frequency computer-driven trading, from the author of Liar's Poker.
2. Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff: A Libertarian Manifesto
by Matt Kibbe

A libertarian manifesto by the president and C.E.O. of FreedomWorks.
3. 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.
4. 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 the science and spiritual basis of meditation and describes how it has improved his life.
5. A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power
by Jimmy Carter

The former president denounces discrimination and violence against women.
6. The Women of Duck Commander: Surprising Insights from the Women Behind the Beards About What Makes This Family Work
by Kay Robertson and others with Beth Clark

Kay, Korie, Missy, Jessica and Lisa Robertson, the wives of the A&E show Duck Dynasty, discuss their marriages, families and faith.
7. Not Cool: The Hipster Elite and Their War on You
by Greg Gutfeld

The Fox News Channel host, author of The Joy of Hate, denounces the hipster elite and their pop cultural dominance.
8. Uganda Be Kidding Me
by Chelsea Handler

Humorous travel stories.
9. Killing Jesus: A History
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

The host of The O'Reilly Factor recounts the events leading up to Jesus' execution.
10. David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
by Malcolm Gladwell

How disadvantages can work in our favor; from the author of The Tipping Point and Outliers.
11. John Wayne: The Life and Legend
by Scott Eyman

A biography of the movie star surveys his life, his death and his legend.
12. 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 after his plane went down over the Pacific.
13. 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.
14. The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
by Adam Braun with Carlye Adler

A man who left Wall Street to found a nonprofit that has built 200 schools around the world discusses how people can find significant work and achieve their potential.
15. Things That Matter: Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics
by Charles Krauthammer

Three decades' worth of essays from the conservative columnist.
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A version of this list appears in the April 20, 2014 issue of The New York Times Book Review.
Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 5, 2014.
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