Smiles of nostalgia or incredulity guaranteed. This list should evoke memories of the surprising seventies for older people, while providing a history lesson for youngsters. Fondue parties, Watergate, The Muppet Show, pop psychology, the Atkins diet, faeries & gnomes, AMWAY. the Bermuda triangle and more!
The table below details the year in which the book first appeared in the Nonfiction Bestseller Top 10. I have omitted duplicates & reference books (apologies to those who like reading dictionaries).
The books by year are are:
1970: 1-8
1971: 9-18
1972: 19-26
1973: 27-33
1974: 34-42
1975: 43-51
1976: 52-60
1977: 61-67
1978: 68-77
1979: 78-87
The source is "The Chronology of American Literature: America's Literary Achievements from the Colonial Era to Modern Times" by Daniel S. Burt (2004).
