Hardcover nonfiction bestsellers, Oct. 18-24

1. True Compass
By Edward M. Kennedy, Twelve.

2. Manhood for Amateurs
By Michael Chabon, Harper.

3. Strength in What Remains
By Tracy Kidder, Random House.

4. Case for God
By Karen Armstrong, Knopf.

5. Born to Run
By Christopher McDougall, Knopf.

6. The Sibley Guide to Trees
By David Sibley, Knopf.

7. Where Men Win Glory
By Jon Krakauer, Doubleday.

8. Half the Sky
By Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Knopf.

9. Have a Little Faith
By Mitch Albom, Hyperion.

10. Game Six
By Mark Frost, Hyperion.

Source: Boston area bookstores