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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
October 29, 2017
1. Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Major events and battles during the Revolutionary War are told from several perspectives.
2. Grant
by Ron Chernow

A biography of the Union general of the Civil War and two-term president of the United States.
3. What Happened
by Hillary Rodham Clinton

An inside look at her campaign, mistakes she made, outside forces that affected the outcome and how she recovered in its aftermath.
4. We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A series of essays that cover each year of the Obama administration, the writer's own journey and the echoes of American history in modern times.
5. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson

A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe.
6. Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions
by Russell Brand

The actor and comedian describes his various addictions and how he was able to move away from them.
7. Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History
by Katy Tur

The NBC News correspondent describes her work covering the 2016 campaign of the Republican nominee for president and his behavior toward her.
8. Billionaire at the Barricades: The Populist Revolution from Reagan to Trump
by Laura Ingraham

The conservative radio host gives historical perspective to President Donald J. Trump's agenda.
9. Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World
by Eric Metaxas

A biography of the monk whose writings sparked the Protestant Reformation.
10. The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
by Esther Perel

An overview of the causes of infidelity and potential positive outcomes. 
11. The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President
by Bandy X. Lee, editor

27 psychiatrists and mental health experts give their assessments of the president. 
12. Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J.D. Vance

A Yale Law School graduate examines white working class struggles.
13. Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together
by Van Jones

A look at the failures of both major political parties and a call for bipartisan efforts to solve current problems.
14. The Autobiography of Gucci Mane
by Gucci Mane with Neil Martinez-Belkin

A memoir by the East Atlanta hip-hop artist, who made a comeback. 
15. The Paradigm: The Ancient Blueprint That Holds the Mystery of Our Times
by Jonathan Cahn

Ancient figures from the Middle East are used to explain the rise and fall of contemporary leaders and events.
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A version of this list appears in the October 29, 2017 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 14, 2017.


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