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NYTimes Best Sellers: Hardcover Nonfiction

Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States.

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Data provided by The New York Times

1

3 weeks on the list

Cher: the Memoir, Part One

by Cher

Dey Street

In the first part of her memoir, the multiple award-winning pop culture icon traces her childhood and forays into the world of entertainment.

2

9 weeks on the list

Melania

by Melania Trump

Skyhorse

The former and future first lady describes her work as a fashion model, marriage to Donald Trump and time in the White House.

3

10 weeks on the list

Be Ready when the Luck Happens

by Ina Garten

Crown

A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa.

4

8 weeks on the list

Framed

by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey

Doubleday

Our criminal justice system viewed through the struggles of 10 wrongfully convicted people to achieve exoneration.

5

13 weeks on the list

Confronting the Presidents

by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

St. Martin's

The conservative commentator evaluates the legacies of American presidents.

6

3 weeks on the list

The Serviceberry

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Scribner

The author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne.

7

37 weeks on the list

The Anxious Generation

by Jonathan Haidt

Penguin Press

A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.

8

10 weeks on the list

Revenge of the Tipping Point

by Malcolm Gladwell

Little, Brown

Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics.

9

23 weeks on the list

The Demon of Unrest

by Erik Larson

Crown

The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

10

81 weeks on the list

Outlive

by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

Harmony

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

11

9 weeks on the list

From Here to the Great Unknown

by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough

Random House

Presley’s memoir, completed by her daughter, explores her relationships and challenges.

12

New this week

Your Mom's Gonna Love Me

by Matt Rife

Gallery

The comedian portrays moments from his life and career.

13

4 weeks on the list

The Third Gilmore Girl

by Kelly Bishop with Lindsay Harrison

Gallery

The dancer and actress, who appeared in “A Chorus Line,” “Dirty Dancing” and “Gilmore Girls,” imparts insights on career longevity.

14

6 weeks on the list

Brothers

by Alex Van Halen

Harper

The drummer of the iconic rock band Van Halen shares stories about his partnership in life and music with his late brother Edward.

15

6 weeks on the list

The Small and the Mighty

by Sharon McMahon

Thesis

A former high school government and law teacher profiles lesser-known Americans who made an impact.