Nonfiction

1. A Higher Loyalty by James Comey. The former FBI director recounts cases and personal events that shaped his outlook on justice, and analyzes the leadership styles of three presidents.

2. Fascism: A Warning by Madeleine Albright with Bill Woodward. The former secretary of state examines the legacy of fascism in the 20th century and its potential revival.

3. Russian Roulette by Michael Isikoff and David Corn. Details of the 2016 presidential election, with an emphasis on Russia’s possible involvement.

4. Fire And Fury by Michael Wolff. A journalist offers an inside account of the first year of the Trump White House.

5. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson. A straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to the universe.

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

7. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. The late truecrime journalist’s search for the serial murderer and rapist known as “the Golden State Killer.”

8. God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright. An exploration of the history, politics and economics of the Lone Star State.

9. Make Trouble by Cecile Richards with Lauren Peterson. A memoir by the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and former labor organizer.

10. Obama by Pete Souza. More than 300 pictures of the former president by his White House photographer, with behind-the-scenes stories.