Using the Library | Catalog/Account | eContent |  Research | Services | Events | About Us New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers January 20, 2019 1. Becoming by Michelle Obama The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband's political ascent. 2. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover The daughter of survivalists leaves home for university. 3. The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors by Charles Krauthammer, edited by Daniel Krauthammer A collection of essays, speeches and unpublished writings by the late conservative columnist. 4. 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. 5. Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking A collection of essays from the late scientist's personal archive that address 10 imponderables. 6. 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. 7. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou The rise and fall of the biotech startup Theranos. 8. Leadership by Doris Kearns Goodwin The challenges that shaped the leadership abilities of four presidents. 9. The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis How the Trump administration staffs its federal agencies. 10. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe. 11. Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward Debates and decision-making within the Trump White House. 12. 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. 13. Churchill: Walking With Destiny by Andrew Roberts A biography focusing on what motivated the war leader and how he learned from his mistakes. 14. Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz The story of the New York band who achieved hip hop stardom. 15. Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott Brief explorations into finding hope and wisdom in times of despair and uncertainty. © 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 This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.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 January 20, 2019 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending January 5, 2019. Subscribe to other newsletters | View newsletter archives | Readers' Club on library website