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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
May 15, 2016
1. The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt

Mother and son discuss their relationship and difficult family history.
2. The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
by Arianna Huffington

What scientific research reveals about the dangers of sleep deprivation, and tips for achieving better sleep habits.
3. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
by Phi Knight

A memoir by the founder of Nike.
4. When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi

A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.
5. The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future
by Steve Case

In the current era, entrepreneurs will use technology to revolutionize various sectors of the economy.
6. Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A meditation on race in America; winner of the National Book Award.
7. Lab Girl
by Hope Jahren

A geobiologist shares her fascination with plants and describes how she found her vocation.
8. Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
by Carlo Rovelli

An introduction to modern physics.
9. Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting
by Lesley Stahl

The reporter investigates how "grandmothering" transforms a woman's life.
10. Old Age: A Beginner's Guide
by Michael Kinsley

Essays, both serious and humorous, about aging and death, based in part on Kinsley's experience with Parkinson's disease and aimed at his fellow baby boomers.
11. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
by Atul Gawande

The surgeon and New Yorker writer considers how doctors fail patients at the end of life and how they can do better.
12. First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies
by Kate Andersen Brower

The 10 first ladies since 1960, based on interviews with White House staff, social secretaries and friends, by the author of The Residence.
13. Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg

The science of productivity, from the author of The Power Habit.
14. Hamilton: The Revolution
by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

The libretto of the Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, annotated by its creator, along with backstage photos, a production history and interviews with the cast.
15. Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
by Frans de Waal

A primatologist explores the intelligence of various animals.
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A version of this list appears in the May 15, 2016 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 30, 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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