National Indie Bestsellers - Hardcover Nonfiction

Bestseller List for May 9, 2018
Based on sales for the week ending May 6, 2018
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  Hardcover Nonfiction Last Week/
Weeks on List
1. A Higher Loyalty
James Comey, Flatiron, $29.99, 9781250192455
Former FBI director Comey shares his experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions.		 1/3
2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck
Mark Manson, Harper, $24.99, 9780062457714
Superstar blogger Manson shows us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.		 4/57
3. Fascism: A Warning
Madeleine Albright, Harper, $27.99, 9780062802187
Former U.S. Secretary of State Albright's personal and urgent examination of fascism in the 20th century and how its legacy shapes today's world.		 3/4
4. Educated (An Indies Introduce Title)
Tara Westover, Random House, $28.00, 9780399590504
Westover's unforgettable memoir about growing up, being kept out of school, leaving her survivalist family, and going on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. A Winter/Spring 2018 Indies Introduce title and the #1 Indie Next List Great Read for March 2018.		 6/11
5. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Norton, $18.95, 9780393609394
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.		 5/53
6. I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Michelle McNamara, Harper, $27.99, 9780062319784
A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer--the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade--from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.		 2/10
7. War on Peace
Ronan Farrow, Norton, $27.95, 9780393652109
A harrowing exploration of the collapse of American diplomacy and the abdication of global leadership, by the winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.		 7/2
8. Magnolia Table
Joanna Gaines, Marah Stets, Morrow, $29.99, 9780062820150
Recipes inspired by dozens of Gaines family favorites and classic comfort selections from the new Waco, Texas-based restaurant, Magnolia Table.		 12/2
9. Natural Causes
Barbara Ehrenreich, Twelve, $27.00, 9781455535910
The bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed explores how we are killing ourselves to live longer, not better.		 9/4
10. 12 Rules for Life
Jordan B. Peterson, Random House, $25.95, 9780345816023
What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.		 8/12
11. Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear- Debut
Carl Hiaasen, Roz Chast (Illus.), Knopf, $15.95, 9780525655015
A hilarious, cynical, but absolutely realistic view of a college graduate's future--and what he or she can or can't do about it.		 /1
12. I've Been Thinking...
Maria Shriver, Pamela Dorman Books, $20.00, 9780525522607
A book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.		 11/10
13. God Save Texas: A Journey Into the Soul of the Lone Star State- Debut
Lawrence Wright, Knopf, $27.95, 9780525520108
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower explores the history, culture, and politics of Texas with the humor and biting insight of a native.		 /1
14. The Last Black Unicorn
Tiffany Haddish, Gallery, $26.00, 9781501181825
An unflinching collection of personal essays by the popular stand-up comedian and actress.		 /18
15. Creative Quest- Debut
Questlove, Ecco, $27.99, 9780062670557
Questlove shares his wisdom on the topics of inspiration and originality in this one-of-a-kind guide to living your best creative life.		 /1

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