
This is the Top Ten List of Hardcover Nonfiction Books in the Jun 19th, 2009 edition of the New York Times. Just like last week’s list, this one also features 2 new books.
1 Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto, by Mark R. Levin. A conservative manifesto from a talk-show host and president of Landmark Legal Foundation.
2 Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan, by Doug Stanton. A small group of Special Forces soldiers fought the Taliban on horseback shortly after 9/11.
3 OUTLIERS: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell. Why some people succeed — it has to do with luck and opportunities as well as talent — from the author of “Blink” and “The Tipping Point.”
4 Renegade: The Making of a President, by Richard Wolffe. The rise of Barack Obama, based on the author”s coverage of the campaign and on a dozen interviews.
5 Prairie Tale: A Memoir, by Melissa Gilbert. Overcoming substance abuse and bad relationships, by the star of “Little House on the Prairie.”
6 A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity, by Bill O’Reilly. The Fox News commentator on his upbringing and career.
7 The Last Best Hope: Restoring Conservatism and America’s Promise
, by Joe Scarborough. Advice for the Republicans and for America, from the host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” a former congressman.
8 Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood, by Michael Lewis. A reluctant father cottons to his offspring; by the author of “Liar”s Poker” and “Moneyball” and based on a series of Slate essays.
9 Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, by Michael J. Fox. Fox’s last 10 years, since he retired from “Spin City;” his struggles with Parkinson’s disease and his work as an activist through his foundation.
10 The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and Friendship
, by Jeffrey Zaslow. An enduring friendship among a group of Midwestern women.
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