. New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers March 8, 2020 1. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant Various skills and techniques used on the court by the late Los Angeles Lakers player. 2. Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump, and an Epic Trail of Destruction by David Enrich The New York Times finance editor traces the history and illicit dealings of Deutsche Bank. 3. Open Book by Jessica Simpson with Kevin Carr O'Leary The singer, actress and fashion designer discloses times of success, trauma and addiction. 4. A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists use firsthand accounts to chart patterns of behavior within the Trump administration. 5. Un-Trumping America: A Plan to Make America a Democracy Again by Dan Pfeiffer A former senior advisor to President Obama offers suggestions for Democrats. 6. Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe by Brian Greene A physicist gives an overview of how we got here, where we are and directions we might go. 7. Profiles in Corruption: Abuse of Power by America's Progressive Elite by Peter Schweizer The author of Clinton Cash gives his evaluations of members of the Democratic Party. 8. Educated by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university. 9. Becoming by Michelle Obama The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband's political ascent. 10. 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. 11. You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe A newly researched biography of George Washington. 12. Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller A sexual assault victim reclaims her identity and challenges our culture and criminal justice system as they relate to this issue. 13. Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein The editor at large and co-founder of Vox offers his take on what causes divisions in America. 14. Brother & Sister: A Memoir by Diane Keaton The Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning actress recounts the troubles her sibling encountered. 15. The Book of Delights by Ross Gay A collection of essays that celebrate small joys in an anxiety-inducing world. © 2020  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 March 8, 2020 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending February 22, 2020. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions