There are 19 books listed as #1 best seller in New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers 2017. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry written by Neil deGrasse Tyson is listed as the #1 best seller for 11 weeks.
There are 166 books in the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers 2017 list. Hillbilly Elegy written by J.D. Vance is in this list for 49 weeks.
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1. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry
Weeks listed as #1: 11
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by: Neil deGrasse Tyson Release date: Jan 01, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the laws that govern the universe.
2. Hillbilly Elegy
Weeks listed as #1: 9
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by: J.D. Vance Release date: Jun 28, 2016 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A Yale Law School graduate looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood in the Rust Belt.
3. Leonardo Da Vinci
Weeks listed as #1: 6
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by: Walter Isaacson Release date: Oct 17, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A biography of the Italian Renaissance polymath which connects his work in various disciplines.
4. Old School
Weeks listed as #1: 3
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by: Bill O’Reilly , Bruce Feirstein Release date: Mar 28, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A defense of “old school” traditional values versus “snowflakes.
5. Killing England
Weeks listed as #1: 3
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by: Bill O’Reilly , Martin Dugard Release date: Sep 19, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Major events and battles during the Revolutionary War are told from the perspectives of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and others.
6. Portraits Of Courage
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: George W Bush Release date: Jan 01, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Sixty-six color paintings and a four-panel mural, accompanied by brief biographies, show members of the military who have served since 9/11. By the former president.
7. Option B
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: Sheryl S, berg , Adam Grant Release date: Jan 01, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Sandberg’s experience after her husband’s sudden death and Grant’s psychological research combine to provide insight on facing adversity and building resilience.
8. Al Franken, Giant Of The Senate
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: Al Franken Release date: May 30, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A memoir by the Democratic senator from Minnesota and former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer.
9. Rediscovering Americanism
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: Mark R Levin Release date: Jun 27, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The radio host argues that the founding fathers would be shocked by the expansion of modern government.
10. What Happened
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: Hillary Clinton Release date: Sep 12, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The first woman nominated for president by a major political party details her campaign, mistakes she made, outside forces that affected the outcome and how she recovered in its aftermath.
11. Obama
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: Pete Souza Release date: Nov 07, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
More than 300 pictures of the former president by his White House photographer, with behind-the-scenes stories.
12. Killing The Rising Sun
Weeks listed as #1: 2
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by: Bill O’Reilly , Martin Dugard Release date: Sep 13, 2016 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The host of “The O’Reilly Factor” recounts the final years of World War II.
13. Trump’s War
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Michael Savage Release date: Mar 14, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The radio host discusses the challenges President Trump faces as he strives to fulfill his promises.
14. This Fight Is Our Fight
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Elizabeth Warren Release date: Apr 18, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The Massachusetts senator offers a program for Democratic resistance to President Trump.
15. I Can’t Make This Up
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Kevin Hart , Neil Strauss Release date: Jun 06, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The comedian’s personal and professional life.
16. Understanding Trump
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Newt Gingrich Release date: Jun 13, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The former House speaker explains the president’s philosophy and political agenda.
17. Devil’s Bargain
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Joshua Green Release date: Jan 01, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A deeply reported account of the relationship between Donald Trump and his chief strategist.
18. Promise Me, Dad
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Joe Biden Release date: Nov 14, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The former vice president recalls his toughest year in office, as his son battled brain cancer.
19. The Princess Diarist
Weeks listed as #1: 1
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by: Carrie Fisher Release date: Nov 22, 2016 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Recollections of life on the set of the first Star Wars movie by the actress and writer, who died in December.
Last updated on December 8, 2021