The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction

1. "Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea" by Emily Wilson delves into ancient literature.

2. "The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State" by Jill Lepore examines societal structures.

3. Kristin Kobes Du Mez's "Live Laugh Love" explores the history of white Christian women.

4. Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass" merges indigenous and scientific knowledge.

5. John U. Bacon's "The Gales of November" uncovers the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

6. "Guinness World Records 2027" provides insights into record-breaking achievements.

7. Mary Roach's "Replaceable You" offers adventures in human anatomy.

8. Robert Macfarlane's "Is a River Alive?" investigates the nature of rivers.

9. Susan Neiman's "Call It Evil" provides understanding of the Trump era.

10. Hu AnYan's "I Deliver Parcels in Beijing" tells a unique personal narrative.

11. Peter Wohlleben's "The Hidden Life of Trees" reveals secrets of the natural world.

12. Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris's "The Book of Birds" is a field guide to wonder and loss.

13. Helen Whybrow's "The Salt Stones" shares the life of a shepherd.

14. Jared Huffman's "No Prophets" fights to save democracy from Christian nationalism.

15. Tad Stoermer's "A Resistance History of the United States" chronicles resistance movements.

16. Viktor E. Frankl's "Man’s Search for Meaning" shares his experiences and insights.

17. Simon Pare-Poupart's "Trash!" offers a garbage man's perspective.

18. Ben Wikler's "This Is The Plan" explores strategies to end America’s meltdown.

19. Claudia Rankine's "Triage" examines racial tensions through poetry and prose.

20. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian's "Forest Euphoria" celebrates the queerness of nature.

21. Stephen Greenblatt's "Dark Renaissance" analyzes Shakespeare's greatest rival.

22. Dana Mashoian Walrath's "The Book of Genocides" documents historical atrocities.

23. Eric Jay Dolin's "The Wreck of the Mentor" recounts a tale of death and despair.

24. Mary Beard's "S.P.Q.R." offers a history of ancient Rome.

25. Thich Nhat Hanh's "How to Relax" introduces mindfulness essentials.

26. Snezana Lawrence's "A Little History of Mathematics" explores mathematical milestones.

27. Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan's "Supremacy" discusses rule by court replacing government.

28. Frédéric Gros and John Howe's "A Philosophy of Walking" reflects on walking as philosophy.

29. Rebecca Knight's "Notes to New Mothers" provides guidance for new mothers.

30. Kristin Kobes Du Mez's "Jesus and John Wayne" analyzes white evangelical corruption.

31. Alec Litowitz's "The Adaptability Quotient" discusses rewiring the mind for success.

32. Timothy W. Ryback's "53 Days" explores Hitler's dismantling of democracy.

33. Richard Rothstein's "The Color of Law" uncovers the history of segregation in America.

34. Lindsay C. Gibson's "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" offers healing advice.

35. Peter Bergen's "All the Presidents’ Wars" chronicles America’s war on terror.

36. Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Gathering Moss" chronicles the natural and cultural history of mosses.

37. Dean Spade's "Mutual Aid" offers insights on building solidarity during crises.

38. John Elledge's "A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders" shares surprising stories behind world borders.

39. Terry Tempest Williams's "The Glorians" features visits from the Holy Ordinary.

40. Js Tan and Clarissa Redwine's "Against Tech Oligarchy" addresses worker resistance in a powerful industry.