Sonoma’s Bestseller List

The top-selling nonfiction titles at Readers’ Books.|

Hardcover Nonfiction

1. “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” by Isabel Wilkerson

From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns, an exploration of the formation and fortunes of social hierarchy in the United States.

2. “Rage,” by Bob Woodward

Veteran Washington Post editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist writes his take on the Trump Presidency, based on extensive research and taped conversations with the President.

3. “Disloyal: A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump,” by Michael Cohen

The memoir from the current president’s former personal lawyer and fixer.

4. “Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band,” by Willie Nelson, Bobbie Nelson, David Ritz

Dual memoir from the country music legend and his sister, who were abandoned by their parents and raised by their grandparents. Their life-long bond is told by each, in alternating chapters.

5. “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man,” by Mary L. Trump

Memoir from the niece of the current President.

Paperback Nonfiction

1. “Charmian Kittredge London,” by Iris Jamahl Dunkle

Though best known for being the spouse of Jack London, in this biography by the Sonoma County poet, Charmian is depicted as a modern, free-spirited and adventurous woman in her own right.

2. “White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk about Racism,” by Robin Diangelo

The anti-racist educator delivers an instructive analysis on challenging racism, by understanding and then overcoming anger and defensiveness when discussing the subject.

3. “The Honey Bus: A Memoir Of Loss, Courage, and a Girl Saved by Bees,” by Meredith May

The former SF Chronicle journalist poignantly recalls how learning the art of beekeeping alongside her grandfather, became an escape from her troubled reality.

4. “Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir,” by Ruth Reichl

The latest memoir from the former editor in chief of Gourmet, chronicles her ten years at the magazine.

5. “My Own Words,” by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams

A selection of writings and speeches by the U.S. Supreme Court justice and icon for law, women’s rights and popular culture.

Children’s/YA

1. “Dog Man: Grime and Punishment,” by Dav Pilkey

Graphic novel, ages 8-12. The 9th installment of the very popular series.

2. “Sharko and Hippon” by Elliott Kalan

Illustrated, ages 4-8. Best friends embark on a fishing adventure and encounter all kinds of mishaps.

3. “Crooked Kingdom,” by Leigh Bardugo

YA, ages 12-18. The sequel to the best-selling “Six of Crows.”

4. “Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure,” by Jeff Kinney

Graphic novel, ages 8-12. The second installment in the adventures of Rowley Jefferson, best pal to the Wimpy Kid.

5. “The Tower of Nero,” by Rick Riordan

Middle reader, ages 8-12. The fifth installment of the “Trials of Apollo” series, based on Greek and Roman mythology.

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