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The Post compiles its bestsellers lists by combining hard cover, paperback and ebook sales data from NPD Book and Amazon.com — including qualified borrows of books read through Amazon's digital subscription program. The Post excludes non-narrative books at its sole discretion. Amazon founder and chief executive Jeffrey P. Bezos owns The Post.
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Locking Up Our Own
An examination of the mass incarceration of African Americans starting in the 1970s. (Farrar Straus and Giroux, $16)
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The 4 Disciplines of Execution
An approach on how to follow through on your goals. (Free Press, $18)
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You Are a Badass
Advice, inspiring stories and exercises to help you live with more self-confidence. (Running, $16)
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The 5 Love Languages
A guide to improving communication in romantic relationships. (Northfield, $15.99)
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The New Jim Crow
A deep dive into how there are no ways to discriminate against African Americans despite the dismantling of Jim Crow laws. (The New Press, $19.95)
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The Great Game
A study of imperial struggles across Central Asia. (Kodansha International, $18)
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Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz's self-help classic, sets four principles to follow for a happier life. (Amber-Allen, $12.95)
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Personal History
The Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir by the later owner of The Washington Post. (Vintage, $18)
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This Will Be My Undoing
Morgan Jenkins' essay collection explores society and what it means to be a black woman today. (Harper Perennial, $15.99)
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
One of the most popular books on pregnancy, this new edition is filled with information and tips for moms and dads. (Workman , $15.95)
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Evicted
A study of American poverty and housing based on the experiences of people in Milwaukee. (Broadway, $17)
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The Gift of Failure
How overparenting can undermine a child's confidence and education. (Harper, $15.99)
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Murder Beyond the Grave
Two thrillers featured on Discovery's \"Murder is Forever\" TV series. (Grand Central, $15.99)
Buy it Rankings reflect sales for week ended February 11, 2018.
