New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers 2018

There are 27 books listed as #1 best seller in New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers 2018. Fire And Fury written by Michael Wolff is listed as the #1 best seller for 7 weeks.

There are 190 books in the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers 2018 list. Educated written by Tara Westover is in this list for 43 weeks.

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#1 New York Times Best Sellers 2018

1. Fire And Fury

Weeks listed as #1: 7

by: Michael Wolff
Release date: Jan 05, 2018
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A journalist offers an inside account of the first year of the Trump White House.

2. Becoming

Weeks listed as #1: 5

by: Michelle Obama
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The former first lady describes her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House, and how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.

3. Kitchen Confidential

Weeks listed as #1: 4

by: Anthony Bourdain
Release date: Dec 10, 2008
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A memoir-exposé of the restaurant world.

4. Killing The Ss

Weeks listed as #1: 4

by: Bill O’Reilly Martin Dugard
Release date: Oct 09, 2018
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A look at the postwar manhunt for members of Hitler’s inner circle.

5. Educated

Weeks listed as #1: 3

by: Tara Westover
Release date: Jan 01, 2018
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The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.

6. A Higher Loyalty

Weeks listed as #1: 3

by: James Comey
Release date: Apr 17, 2018
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The former F.B.I. director recounts cases and personal events that shaped his outlook on justice, and analyzes the leadership styles of three presidents.

7. Fear

Weeks listed as #1: 3

by: Bob Woodward
Release date: Sep 11, 2018
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Based on hours of interviews with sources, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist describes debates and decision-making within the Trump White House.

8. I’ll Be Gone In The Dark

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Michelle McNamara
Release date: Feb 27, 2018
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The late true-crime journalist’s search for the serial murderer and rapist known as “the Golden State Killer.”

9. The Restless Wave

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: John McCain Mark Salter
Release date: May 22, 2018
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A memoir by the Republican senator from Arizona.

10. The Russia Hoax

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Gregg Jarrett
Release date: Jul 24, 2018
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The Fox News analyst makes his case for why the F.B.I. investigation into collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia is without legal merit.

11. Beastie Boys Book

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Michael Diamond Adam Horovitz
Release date: Oct 30, 2018
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The story of the New York band who went from performing hardcore punk music to hip hop stardom.

12. Sapiens

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Yuval Noah Harari
Release date: May 15, 2018
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How Homo sapiens became Earth’s dominant species.

13. Killers Of The Flower Moon

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: David Grann
Release date: Apr 18, 2017
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The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.

14. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Release date: Jan 01, 2017
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A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the laws that govern the universe.

15. Things That Matter

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Charles Krauthammer
Release date: Oct 22, 2013
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Three decades’ worth of essays from the conservative columnist.

16. Grant

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Ron Chernow
Release date: Oct 10, 2017
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A biography of the Union general of the Civil War and two-term president of the United States.

17. Russian Roulette

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Michael Isikoff David Corn
Release date: Mar 13, 2018
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Details of the 2016 presidential election, with an emphasis on Russia’s possible involvement.

18. Secret Empires

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Peter Schweizer
Release date: Mar 20, 2018
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The author of “Clinton Cash” describes what some politicians might do to enrich themselves while in office.

19. This Is Me

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Chrissy Metz
Release date: Mar 27, 2018
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A star of “This Is Us” describes her journey toward self-acceptance.

20. Fascism: A Warning

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Madeleine Albright Bill Woodward
Release date: Apr 10, 2018
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The former secretary of state examines the legacy of fascism in the 20th century and its potential revival.

21. The Soul Of America

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Jon Meacham
Release date: May 08, 2018
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer contextualizes the present political climate through the lens of difficult moments in American history.

22. How To Change Your Mind

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Michael Pollan
Release date: Jan 01, 2018
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A personal account of how psychedelics might help the mentally ill and people dealing with everyday challenges.

23. Calypso

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: David Sedaris
Release date: May 29, 2018
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A collection of comedic stories on mortality, middle age and a beach house dubbed the Sea Section.

24. Liars, Leakers And Liberals

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Jeanine Pirro
Release date: Jul 17, 2018
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The legal analyst and Fox News host argues in favor of President Trump.

25. Everything Trump Touches Dies

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Rick Wilson
Release date: Aug 07, 2018
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The Republican political campaign strategist gives his take on the current president and offers a way forward for conservatives.

26. Unhinged

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Omarosa Manigault Newman
Release date: Aug 14, 2018
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The reality TV star and former White House staffer describes her time and relationship with Donald Trump.

27. Ship Of Fools

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Tucker Carlson
Release date: Oct 02, 2018
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The Fox News anchor argues that America’s ruling class is out of touch with everyday citizens.

Last updated on December 18, 2021