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New York Times bestsellers

May 17, 2016 at 5:46PM

FICTION

1. Extreme Prey, by John Sandford. (Putnam) Lucas Davenport, who has left the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, is in Iowa trying to foil a plot to assassinate a Hillary Clinton-like candidate.

2. The Last Mile, by David Baldacci. (Grand Central) In a sequel to "Memory Man," Amos Decker, a detective with an extraordinary memory, helps the FBI investigate the case of a convicted killer who wins a last-minute reprieve.

3. The Obsession, by Nora Roberts. (Berkley) A woman is haunted by her father's crimes as she pursues love and her work as a photographer.

4. The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins. (Riverhead) A psychological thriller set in the environs of London. (x)

5. The Nest, by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. (Ecco/HarperCollins) Siblings in a dysfunctional family grapples with a reduced inheritance.

6. Eligible, by Curtis Sittenfeld. (Random House) The author of "Prep" and "American Wife" retells "Pride and Prejudice," set in the Cincinnati suburbs in the present.

7. The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. (St. Martin's) Two sisters in World War II France: one struggling to survive in the countryside, the other joining the Resistance in Paris. (x)

8. As Time Goes By, by Mary Higgins Clark. (Simon & Schuster) Secrets emerge when a television journalist searching for her birth mother covers the trial of the widow of a wealthy doctor.

9. All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr. (Scribner) The lives of a blind French girl and a gadget-obsessed German boy before and during World War II.

10. Miller's Valley, by Anna Quindlen. (Random House) A young woman comes of age during an assault on the land and people she loves.

NONFICTION

1. The Rainbow Comes and Goes, by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt. (Harper) Mother and son discuss their relationship and difficult family history.

2. The Sleep Revolution, by Arianna Huffington. (Harmony) What scientific research reveals about the dangers of sleep deprivation, and tips for better sleep habits. (b)

3. Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight. (Scribner) A memoir by the founder of Nike.

4. When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi. (Random House) A memoir by a physician diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer at age 36.

5. The Third Wave, by Steve Case. (Simon & Schuster) In the current era, entrepreneurs will use technology to revolutionize various sectors of the economy. (b)

6. Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. (Spiegel & Grau) A meditation on race in America; winner of National Book Award.

7. Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren. (Knopf) A geobiologist shares her fascination with plants and describes how she found her vocation.

8. Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, by Carlo Rovelli. (Riverhead) An introduction to modern physics.

9. Becoming Grandma, by Lesley Stahl. (Blue Rider) The reporter investigates how "grandmothering" transforms a woman's life.

10. Old Age, by Michael Kinsley. (Tim Duggan) Essays, both serious and humorous, about aging and death, based in part on Kinsley's experience with Parkinson's disease.

Advice, How-To, Miscellaneous

1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo. (Ten Speed) A guide to decluttering by discarding expendable objects all at once.

2. The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. (Northfield) A guide to communicating love in a way your spouse will understand.

3. You Are a Badass, by Jen Sincero. (Running Press) Tips for the doubtful and self-effacing on roaring ahead through life.

4. Brave Enough, by Cheryl Strayed. (Knopf) A collection of quotations and thoughts drawn from the author's inspirational writings.

5. It's All Easy, by Gwyneth Paltrow with Thea Baumann. (Goop Press/Grand Central Life & Style) The actress offers more than 125 recipes for fast and healthful meals.

Rankings reflect sales at venues nationwide for the week ending April 30. An (x) indicates that a book's sales are barely distinguishable from those of the book above. A (b) indicates that some sellers report receiving bulk orders.