Nonfiction

1. Too Much and Never Enough

by Mary L. Trump. The clinical psychologist gives her assessment of events and patterns inside her family and how they shaped President Donald Trump.

2. How to Be an Antiracist

by Ibram X. Kendi. A primer for creating a more just and equitable society through identifying and opposing racism.

3. Untamed

by Glennon Doyle. The activist and public speaker describes her journey of listening to her inner voice.

4. The Answer Is …

by Alex Trebek. Who is the Canadian American game-show host whose pronunciation of the word “genre” has been shared widely on social media?

5. Begin Again

by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. An appraisal of the life and work of James Baldwin and their meaning in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement and the Trump presidency.

6. How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps

by Ben Shapiro. The conservative commentator describes what he perceives as threats to American history, ideals and culture.

7. The Room Where It Happened

by John Bolton. The former national security adviser gives his account of the 17 months he spent working for President Donald Trump.

8. Breath

by James Nestor. A re-examination of a basic biological function and a look at the science behind ancient breathing practices.

9. Becoming

by Michelle Obama. The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.

10. Educated

by Tara Westover. The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.