Sonoma’s Bestseller List, the week ending March 29

Nonfiction Hardcover

1. “Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age” by Sanjay Gupta

The chief medical correspondent for CNN and a neurosurgeon, offers advice and guidance for maintaining a healthy brain, in order to stave off age related brain diseases.

2. “The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race” by Walter Isaacson

The noted biographer and Tulane University History professor’s account of Jennifer Doudna, who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry for her work on the CRISPR system of gene editing.

3. “Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage” by Anne Lamott

The latest from the bestselling inspirational author, again exploring many of life’s thorny issues, with her trademark honesty, humor and humanity.

4. “Super Natural Simple: Whole Food, Vegetarian Recipes for Life” by Heidi Swanson

Quick and flavorful recipes from the New York Times bestselling author.

5. “The Soul of a Woman” by Isabel Allende

The bestselling novelist reflects on how from a very early age, feminism has shaped her thoughts and subsequent life choices.

Nonfiction Paperback

1. “Under the Sky We Make: How to be Human in a Warming World” by Kimberly Nicholas

The Sonoma-born climate scientist offers straightforward, hopeful and sometimes humorous guidelines to recognizing and making life changes for reducing climate change.

2. “The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz” by Erik Larson

Bestselling author turns his attention to Churchill and examines how he and his inner circle conducted their daily lives while living under some of the darkest days of WWII.

3. “What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism” by Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner

The longtime reporter and TV journalist, along with his producing partner, deliver a collection of original essays that explore the core components of American patriotism.

4. “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey” by Kamala Harris

Memoir from the former U.S. Senator and current Vice President, with an emphasis on her commitment to social justice.

5. “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland” by Patrick Radden Keefe

Narrative nonfiction from the New Yorker staff writer, an account of the violence that has affected Northern Ireland, told through the story of an abduction by the IRA of a 38-year-old widowed mother of 10 children.

Children’s/YA

1. “Dog Man: Mothering Heights” by Dav Pilkey

Graphic novel, ages 4-8. The 10th installment in the enormously popular Dog Man series.

2. “Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories” by Jeff Kinney

Graphic novel, ages 8-13. “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid” author’s third episode of his latest series.

3. “Cat Kid Comic Club” by Dav Pilkey

Graphic novel, ages 7-10. A brand new series from the Dog Man and Captain Underpants creator.