Nonfiction

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

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

3. Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. Famous examples of miscommunication serve as the backdrop to explain potential conflicts and misunderstandings.

4. Me by Elton John. The multiaward-winning solo artist’s first autobiography chronicles his career, relationships and private struggles.

5. Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers by Brian Kilmeade. The “Fox & Friends” host gives an account of the battle against the Mexican Army in 1836.

6. Finding Chika by Mitch Albom. Lessons learned by the Alboms when they bring a Haitian orphan with a life-threatening illness into their family. by Anonymous. A senior official in the Trump administration offers an assessment of the president and makes a moral appeal.

8. Triggered by Donald Trump Jr. Forays into politics and views on liberals from the executive vice president of the Trump Organization.

9. The Body by Bill Bryson. An owner’s manual of the human body covering various parts, functions and what happens when things go wrong.

10. The Book of Gutsy Women by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. Profiles of women from around the world who have blazed trails and challenged the status quo.