Go beyond just the current list of New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers 2026 to discover every bestselling book listed on the NYT Bestseller List in 2026.
Since 1931, The New York Times has been publishing a weekly list of bestselling books. Since then, becoming a New York Times bestseller has become a dream for virtually every writer.
When I first started reading adult books, one of the first places I went for book recommendations was the New York Times Nonfiction Nonfiction Best Sellers. I wanted to know what books were the most widely read, and start with those.
However, scrolling through the list week by week on The New York Times website is rather annoying. I just wanted all the bestselling nonfiction books gathered together in one place.
When I couldn’t find it, I decided to create it.
Here are all the New York Times nonfiction bestsellers from this year. I’ve got the current #1 and this week’s bestselling list, both of which you can find all over the place.
This list also compiles every book that appears on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers list in 2026 for Hardcover Nonfiction. Every week I update it so you can get the most accurate view of the year in one place.
Since this is a bit of a sprawling post, feel free to jump to the section that most interests you or take your time scrolling through the complete list of New York Times nonfiction best sellers.
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Current #1 New York Times Best Seller
Swan Song
Charles Spencer
(1 Week) Charles Spencer shares his memories of his sister Diana, the Princess of Wales. As children, Charles and Diana were inseparable In childhood; enduring boarding schools, nannies, and the upheaval of their parents divorce. When Diana married the Prince of Wales, she became a global sensation as she focused on charitable work and raising her sons. After the collapse of her marriage, the media refused to leave her alone until the awful crash that ended her life.
Current List of New York Times Best Sellers
1.Swan Song by Charles Spencer
The ninth Earl Spencer shares personal stories about his sister, Diana, from childhood through her untimely death.
2.
Roll the Calls by Ari Emanuel
The Hollywood mogul charts his rise to power and depicts behind-the-scenes stories about the entertainment industry.
3.
Actually, Nevermind by Taylor Tomlinson
In a collection of essays, the comedian reflects upon her life as she approaches the same age her mother was when she died.
4.
An Unexpected Life by Gloria Steinem
A memoir by the recently deceased feminist journalist and icon in which she recounts her six decades of activism.
5.
The Perilous Fight by Colin Kaepernick
The Super Bowl quarterback and civil rights activist describes defining moments in his life and their outcomes.
6.
Go and Do Likewise by Andy Beshear
The governor of Kentucky, who is the grandson of Baptist lay ministers, shares his views on the role that faith might have on public life.
7.
Pay Attention by David Pakman
The author of “The Echo Machine” looks at the ways in which technology exacerbates political and cultural divisions.
8.
Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Two White House correspondents for The New York Times delve into the first year of President Trump’s second term.
9.
Confronting American by Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer
The conservative commentator shares his views on education, family, drugs, work and religion.
10.
The Nerd Reich by Gil Duran
An independent journalist portrays a new political order that would supplant elected governments with corporate rule.
11.
One Man In by Christian Craighead
A former British special forces soldier gives an account of his fight against a unit of ethnic Somali terrorists at a hotel and office complex in Nairobi.
12.
Unburdened by Lindy Li
A former Democratic fund-raiser gives her perspectives on actions taken by the consultants, staffers, celebrities and elites connected to that party.
13.
End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
An investigation of the shared beliefs belonging to religious fundamentalists, Silicon Valley technologists and ethno-nationalists.
14.
The Counterrevolution by Victor Davis Hanson
The author of “The End of Everything” evaluates the influence of President Trump’s time out of office on his second term.
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This is Me by Hayden Panettiere
The late Golden Globe-nominated actress describes how she contended with fame and handled difficulties in her life.
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Previous #1 New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers
Outlive
Peter Attia
(131 Weeks) Who doesn’t want to live longer? Peter Atria has all the strategies that will help you live longer … and better. Using the latest science, Atria explains how to improve your physical, cognitive, and emotional health so that you can help prevent chronic disease and extend your lifespan.
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
(123 Weeks) The author goes into why moving from a play-based childhood to a screen-based childhood has changed the neurological development children, making them more anxious, along with other mental health problems. He shows why this causes them to withdraw further into a digital world, and then proposes a solution that he says will reduce the incidence of mental illness in the rising generations.
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi
(85 Weeks) At only 36 years old, Dr. Kalanithi was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Suddenly, he found himself thrust from the role of a neurosurgeon to that of a dying patient. Coming face-to-face with his mortality, Kalanithi decided to write his memoir and wrestle with the question: “What makes life worth living in the face of dying?”
Everything is Tuberculosis
John Green
(35 Weeks) Once romanticized as the disease of poets, tuberculosis still rages in the world today, mostly in poverty-stricken populations. In 2019, bestselling author John Green struck up a friendship with Henry Reider, a tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone. Since then, Green has become a major advocate for spreading awareness of this curable, preventable disease that still kills over a million people every year.
Strangers
Belle Burden
(34 Weeks) In March 2020, Belle Burden was adjusting to life at home amid a global pandemic when her husband of twenty years announced he wanted a divorce. Overnight, he changed from a steady caring husband to a man she hardly recognized. Mining her marriage for clues, Burden examines how her husband was not who she thought he was. Along the way, she learns to buck the expectations of compliance and become someone determined to speak out.
1929
Andrew Ross Sorkin
(27 Weeks) In 1929, the American stock market suddenly collapsed, wiping out fortunes and sparking a depression that would engulf the world. In a story of money, power, and psychology, Andrew Ross Sorkin details the historical figures who naively thought the market could only go up. With the highs and lows of the decades and the tensions between Wall Street and Washington, 1929 shows the pivotal lessons of the stock market crash and points out the similarities to today.
How to Test Negative for Stupid
John Kennedy
(25 Weeks) Politico called Senator John Kennedy as “America’s most quotable Senator.” In a new book, Kennedy shares his tongue-in-cheek wisdom in a guide to Washington. Expressing his thoughts on various political issues, How to Test Negative for Stupid combines humorous stories about Louisiana politics and life inside the Senate with Kennedy’s famous quotes.
Nobody’s Girl
Virginia Roberts Giuffre
(24 Weeks) Virginia Roberts Giuffre sent a firestorm through the world when she accused Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew of sex trafficking minors and was the key witness in Epstein and Maxwell’s convictions. In a memoir written before her death by suicide in April 2025, Giuffre details the harrowing events of her life and her escape from Epstein and Maxwell’s trafficking ring.
London Falling
Patrick Radden Keefe
(23 Weeks) In a quite London neighborhood, police arrived to tell the Brettler’s that their nineteen-year-old son Zac had jumped to his death from a London highrise. Digging into Zac’s life, the Brettler’s learn that he had a secret double life pretending to be the son of a Russian oligarch. Entangled with a shady businessman and ruthless gangster, Zac had become part of the London underworld that Scotland Yard could not or would not investigate so the Brettler’s took it into their own hands.
Melania
Melania Trump
(22 Weeks) Former First Lady Melania Trump shares an intimate look at her life. Trump details her childhood in Slovenia and her rise in the high fashion industry in Europe and New York. A chance encounter led her to meet Donald Trump, never realizing she would become the first lady of the United States. Trump expounds on her advocacy work and the causes closest to her.
Poems & Prayers
Matthew McConaughey
(17 Weeks) After the success of his bestselling memoir Greenlights, actor Matthew McConaughey returns with a collection of personal poetry and prayers. McConaughey likes to wax philosophical and Poems & Prayers shares his thoughts on life and the pursuit of belief.
107 Days
Kamala Harris
(16 Weeks) Codenamed Pioneer, Kamala Harris was the first woman to be the Vice President of the United States. After a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, President Joe Biden shocked the nation by announcing that he would no longer seek reelection. In a new memoir, Kamala Harris shares her story of the 107 days she had to put together a presidential bid.
Regime Change
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
(14 Weeks) Two long-time White House correspondents give a piercing look inside the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term. With his closest administration chosen for personal loyalty, the presidency has been unconstrained compared to his first term. Haberman and Swan give an inside look at the deliberations about the Iran war, the surge of National guard troops and the unprecedented use of the Justice Department.
Stripped Down
Bunnie Xo
(14 Weeks) Alisa DeFord, known by her podcasting name Bunnie Xo, discusses her rise from the trailer parks of Las Vegas to the owner of Dumb Blonde Productions. Discussing how she used her wiles to reach her goals and her search for redemption, Stripped Down teases, provokes, and shocks in a candid rags-to-riches memoir.
The Look
Michelle Obama
(13 Weeks) Michelle Obama shares how she uses beauty and fashion to increase her message. With the help of her stylists, makeup artists, and hairstylists, Obama gives a behind-the-scenes peek at her most memorable looks from her time as First Lady and her post-White House years.
The Land and Its People
David Sedaris
(13 Weeks) In a new series of essays, David Sedaris contemplates the passage of time, complicated relationships and the small wonders that life offers. Sedaris writes about being a mediocre caretaker after his brother’s boyfriend has hip replacement, and his travels to Guatemala, Vatican City and Kenya.
Confronting Evil
Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer
(11 Weeks) Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer profile the lives and deeds of history’s most evil people. From Genghis Khan to Hitler and Stalin, the pair showcase the worst of the worst and the struggle between good and evil from a Judeo-Christian point of view.
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About
Isabel Klee
(11 Weeks) Always dreaming of living in New York City, Isabel Klee got her start in Manhattan as an assistant to a dog photographer. Discovering a passion for rehabilitating rescue dogs and getting them adopted, Isabel weaves the stories of her rescue dogs with her whirlwind twenties in the city – with friendships, parties, fickle boyfriends, grand romances and heartbreak as she and the dogs search for love and belonging.
Careless People
Sarah Wynn-Williams
(10 Weeks) Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams shares a behind-the-scenes look at the politics at leadership at the social media company. Originally Wynn-Williams was thrilled to work closely with Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg until she disagreed with the problems that come with a company gaining too much political power. Wynn-Williams’s expose on the carelessness of the social media company comes as Meta has won an injunction against her that will not allow her to promote her memoir.
Suicidal Empathy
Gad Saad
(10 Weeks) Gad Saad argues that what he considers misguided compassion is hurting society. Gad believes an irrational altruism has led to a rapid decline in civilization.
Communion
JD Vance
(10 Weeks) Vice President JD Vance reflects on his Christian face through the different phases of his life. Vance describes how he felt his material privileges led him into a secular wilderness and how he regained his faith as an adult and converted to Catholicism.
Famesick
Lena Dunham
(9 Weeks) For the last decade, Lena Dunham has risen to fame as the writer, director and producer and star of Girls and a bestselling author. Yet through it all, Dunham has spent countless hours at doctor’s office looking for a diagnosis, treatment and relief from a never-ending illness. Contemplating whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain, Dunham reflects on the wisdom of learning to live with what you cannot change.
This is Me
Hayden Panettiere
(7 Weeks) Hayden Panettiere was acting before she could even walk. With breakout roles in Remember the Titans, Nashville, and Heroes, Panettiere became Hollywood’s It girl through her teens. Yet as she transitioned into adulthood, the joy of acting withered under the industry’s unforgiving media coverage and being forced to reexperience her off-screen trauma through on-screen storylines. With looks at postpartum depression, addiction, domestic abuse, grief, and recovery, This is Me gives insight into a troubled actress who died just months after its publication.
Heart Life Music
Kenny Chesney
(7 Weeks) Country music star Kenny Chesney shares stories that shaped his life and music. Chesney gives readers a glimpse into his life without getting overly personal, sharing the hard work and the fun that went into his career and his journey finding himself.
The Invisible Coup
Peter Schweizer
(7 Weeks) Peter Schweizer claims that mass migration is a political weapon used by domestic political elites and foreign adversaries to prey on your compassion and ruin America.
You with the Sad Eyes
Christina Applegate
(7 Weeks) What started as a financial necessity soon changed to an escape from an unpredictable family life as Christina Applegate became a television star. After five decades as an actress, Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Going through a lifetime of journals, Applegate shares the highs and lows of her personal life and career.
The Case for America
Bret Baier
(6 Weeks) Fox News anchor Bret Baier ponders if the founding American principles can still inspire and unite the nation. Baier claims that America needs to take the middle ground on its history – unafraid to admit to failure or frailty but not fully focused on the dark sides of American history.
Cancel Me If You Can
Dave Portnoy
(6 Weeks) The founder of Barstool Sports shares his journey of always betting on himself. In 2004, Portnoy started passing out a four-page newsletter so Boston fans could get sports new from a local. Now a media empire, Barstool Sports takes on sports betting, pizza reviews and has becoming a political lightning rod.
Liar’s Kingdom
Andrew Weissmann
(4 Weeks) MS Now analyst Andrew Weissmann argues that a flaw in America’s legal system has allowed lies to take over politics. Weissmann claims Trump’s Big Lie and his administration’s deceipts have emboldened numbers politcians to flood the public with their own falsehoods. Weissmann believes that the legal mechanisms can be changed to bring back integrity and norms back to America’s democracy.
Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!
Liza Minnelli
(4 Weeks) The daughter of Hollywood legends Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, Liza Minnelli decided as a teen to leave the sympathy to her mother and give people joy. Although having boundless love to give, Minnelli struggled with substance abuse disorder, chronic anxiety, broken marriages, multiple miscarriages. Yet the EGOT winner was still able to live a life of artistry and advocacy.
When We See You Again
Rachel Goldberg-Polin
(3 Weeks) When her son is kidnapped by Hamas terrorists at an Israel music festival on October 7, 2023, Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s life irrevocably changes. Over 11 months, Goldberg-Polin and her husband worked tirelessly to bring the hostages home only to have their son executed 328 days into his captivity. Goldberg-Polin’s story is a portrait of grief and strength in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
View from the East Wing
Jill Biden
(3 Weeks) Former First Lady Jill Biden details her four years in the East Wing of the White House. Still working as professor while her husband was President, Biden discusses the causes that she advocated for as First Lady. With thoughts on how her husband’s presidency and reelection campaign affected her and her family, View from the East Wing gives an insightful look into the role of a First Lady.
Going Further
Ted Cruz
(3 Weeks) Senator Ted Cruz explores the life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Cruz draws on his experience as a Supreme Court clerk and his decades long friendship with Thomas to paint a portray of a misunderstood justice who has reshaped American jurisprudence. Detailing Thomas’s childhood in segregated Georgia, his years studying to be a priest and his years in the judiciary, Going Further portrays Thomas’s lifelong commitment to independence, self-reliance, and truth
The Counterrevolution
Victor Davis Hanson
(3 Weeks) Author Victor Davis Hanson examines how his four years out of office shaped President Donald Trump’s second term. Hanson details how Trump’s comeback from his disgrace at January 6th to winning the presidency in 2024. Hanson describes the tactical errors of Trump’s opponents and how Trump has shaped his second term in a desire to strike back.
Phases
Brandy
(2 Weeks) From an early age, Brandy knew that her voice was special. She landed her first record deal at 14, a platinum album at 15, a hit sitcom by 16 and became the first Black actress to star as Cinderella in a major Hollywood production. Even as her star was rising, Brandy felt immense pressure to maintain a flawless image of the “it girl.” Looking back at her life and career, Brandy reflects on what has made her the woman she is today.
The Perilous Fight
Colin Kaepernick
(2 Weeks) Growing up an adopted Black kid in a white family, Colin Kaepernick constantly navigated resistance to his Blackness. Finding his refuge in sports, Kaepernick became an acclaimed NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Concerned with unpunished police killings of Black and Brown Americans, in 2016 Kaepernick knelt during the National Anthem in protest. Blackballed by the NFL, Kaepernick went on to become a civil rights activist.
Heavyweights
(10+ Weeks on the NYT Bestseller List)
The Serviceberry
Robin Wall Kimmerer
(34 Weeks) Robin Wall Kimmerer, the author of Braiding Sweatgrass, contemplates what the serviceberry tree can teach us about abundance and reciprocity. In an age where hoarding of resources has become a norm, Kimmerer points to the serviceberry tree which abundantly gives to better its community. The Indigenous scientist ponders what the natural world can teach us about our value system.
Black AF History
Michael Harriot
(32 Weeks) Columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot takes a look at American History told from the perspective of Black people. With biting commentary, Harriot puts Black Americans squarely in the center and uses provocative stories and meticulous research to frame American history in a new way.
The Real Anthony Fauci
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(20 Weeks) Anti-vaccine advocate Robert F Kennedy Jr. gives his views on Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Although hailed a hero by mainstream media for his work during the COVID epidemic, Kennedy expresses his concerns about Fauci’s connections and history.
The Gales of November
John U. Bacon
(16 Weeks) For decades after the Second World War, the Great Lakes were an economic powerhouse for the United States. On November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald, the biggest and most profitable ship on the Great Lakes, found itself in the complete wrong place and the wrong time. In a “storm of the century” with 50-foot waves and 100 mph winds, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, killing all the men aboard and leaving a mystery for half a century.
The Greatest Sentence Ever Written
Walter Isaacson
(15 Weeks) “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” For America’s 250th Birthday, acclaimed biographer Walter Isaacson unravels this powerful sentence word by word, showcasing the powerful and radical new ideas of the Founding Fathers.
Behind the Seams
Dolly Parton
(11 Weeks) Iconic singer-songwriter Dolly Parton shares the story of her lifelong love with fashion and how she developed her own distinctive style. With gorgeous photographs of her costume archive, Parton discusses her boldest dresses and hairstyles, telling never before heard stories that span her illustrious career.
Revolution
Eric Metaxas
(11 Weeks) Historian Eric Metaxas shares the story of the birth of the United States of America. Metazas highlights the heroes and villains of the American Revolution and focuses on how sacrifice, character, and faith played a role in the lives of the founding fathers. With illustrations, maps and photos, Revolution covers the entire span of the war.
To Rescue the American Spirit
Bret Baier
(11 Weeks) Bret Baier examines the extraordinary life of Teddy Roosevelt. Rejecting his New York aristocratic upbringing, Roosevelt went West earning the respect of the rough men of the plains and becoming a fervid conservationist and hunter. After fighting corruption as a New York politician and serving in the Spanish-American war, Roosevelt became President and brought bold new ideas to the leadership of the country.
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
Omar El Akkad
(10 Weeks) Omar El Akkad immigrated to the west hoping for the promised freedom. After decades as journalist reporting on the War on Terror, Ferguson, climate change, Black Lives Matter and Gaza, El Akkad has come to believe this promise was a lie. Although the West paints a picture of equality for all, they refuse to provide equality for whoever falls outside the boundaries of privilege. El Akkad ponders what it means to be a U.S. citizen and a father in a such perilous times.
Fan Favorites
(5+ Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)
A World Appears by Michael Pollan
Amazon | Goodreads
(9 Weeks) The author of “This Is Your Mind on Plants” explores several perspectives on consciousness.
American Revolution by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns
Amazon | Goodreads
(7 Weeks) A companion to the PBS series that delves into various facets of the war and the founding of a new form of government.
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Amazon | Goodreads
(7 Weeks) In 1972, an incident with a breaching whale turns a couple’s dream of sailing on a boat into a monthslong struggle for survival on a raft.
Take Me To Your Leader by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Amazon | Goodreads
(6 Weeks) The astrophysicist depicts what potential encounters with aliens from outer space might be like.
We the Women by Norah O’Donnell
Amazon | Goodreads
(5 Weeks) The actor and travel writer charts his journey across the country and his conversations with men about their male friendships.
Biological War by Annie Jacobsen
Amazon | Goodreads
(6 Weeks) The author of “Nuclear War” describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown.
The Nerd Reich by Gil Duran
Amazon | Goodreads
(6 Weeks) An independent journalist portrays a new political order that would supplant elected governments with corporate rule.
Honorable Mention
(2-4 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)
The Uncool by Cameron Crowe
The journalist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker shares real-life events that inspired “Almost Famous.”
Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn
The story of a family that worked as Japanese and Nazi spies during World War II.
100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke
The multiple award-winning entertainer reflects upon how his positivity shaped his life and career.
Firestorm by Jacob Soboroff
The MS NOW reporter describes events during the 2025 fires in Los Angeles and what they might portend about future catastrophes.
The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar
The cognitive scientist and host of the podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” posits ways to redefine upheavals.
Football by Chuck Klosterman
The author of “The Nineties” considers the ways in which the sport has impacted American life.
Junglekeeper by Paul Rosolie
A conservationist and explorer gives an account of his time spent in the Amazon rainforest.
Rage and the Republic by Jonathan Turley
The law professor and legal analyst delves into the origins of and modern challenges to American democracy.
Work in Progress by James Martin
The author of “Learning to Pray” recounts several jobs he was given for which he had no training.
American Struggle by Jon Meacham
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer examines national divisions and debates over the last four centuries.
Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom
The governor of California traces his family’s history and describes his journey in politics.
You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It by Lisa Rinna
The reality TV and soap opera star shares stories from her life and career.
Streetwise by Lloyd Blankfein
The former chairman and chief executive of Goldman Sachs chronicles his journey in life and business leadership.
Getting Naked by Valerie Bertinelli
The author of “Enough Already” recounts difficult moments in her life, and her work toward self-acceptance.
The Best Dog in the World Edited by Alice Hoffman
Fourteen essays by authors paying tribute to their canine companions.
Told You So by Mayci Neeley
The star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” describes how she grew up Mormon and challenges she faced as an adult.
Apple by David Pogue
The CBS “Sunday Morning” correspondent chronicles the first 50 years of the tech company.
Stand by Cory Booker
The Democratic senator from New Jersey overviews our nation’s struggles and divisions past and present, and shares his views on potential remedies.
Rory by Alan Shipnuck
The many facets and contradictions of the life and career of the professional golfer Rory McIlroy.
The Hero Next Door by Martha Raddatz
The Emmy Award–winning ABC News anchor profiles members of our military who served in the wake of 9/11.
All We Say by Ben Rhodes
The former speechwriter for President Obama explicates what it means to be American through this collection of 15 speeches.
All American Patriotism by Rachel Campos-Duffy
The co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend” brings together songs, stories and photographs to celebrate America.
True Crime by Patricia Cornwell
The author, known for her Kay Scarpetta thrillers, shares moments from her life that shaped her writing career.
The U.S. Constitution by Melissa Murray
The co-author of “The Trump Indictments” gives historical context for each of the amendments in the Constitution.
This Vast Enterprise by Craig Fehrman
A revisionist history of the Lewis and Clark expedition viewed from the perspectives of 10 people connected to it.
Inside the Box by David Epstein
Why limits are the key to stimulating creativity, innovation, collaboration, and personal contentment.
The Future is Peace by Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon
A Palestinian and an Israeli share reflections from the journey they took together over the course of a week.
Last Branch Standing by Sarah Isgur
The editor of SCOTUSblog gives insights into how the current Supreme Court functions.
The Fix by Barbara McQuade
The former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan describes what she considers threats to American democracy and national security.
America, U.S.A. by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
The author of “Begin Again” delves into elements of America’s difficult and complicated past, and what they portend for our future.
Courage Can Save Us by Rye Barcott
Profiles of Democratic and Republican politicians who previously served in the military or the F.B.I.
The Day After by Brian Tyler Cohen
The author of “Shameless” looks at the relationship Republicans and Democrats have to power and prescribes ways for it to be used after Donald Trump’s presidency.
They Stole a City by Lauren Collins
A staff writer at The New Yorker depicts the 1898 massacre and coup in Wilmington, N.C., and its impact on four families.
On Courage by Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer
The authors of the New Yorker essay “So You Want to Be a Dissident?” profile people who stood up to authoritarianism.
Biological War by Annie Jacobsen
The author of “Nuclear War” describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown.
All That’s Unseen by Emilee Hackney
Hackney recounts moving away from her Pentecostal upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains to attend Harvard.
How to Rule the World by Theo Baker
The Stanford University student chronicles his investigation that helped end the tenure of Marc Tessier-Lavigne as the school’s president.
This is the Plan by Ben Wikler
The former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin shares his perspectives on what it takes to win elections.
No Prophets by Jared Huffman
The California congressman describes Christian nationalism’s work inside government to end the separation of church and state.
Star of the Show by Dolly Parton
Stories and photographs documenting the late country music icon’s career onstage.
American Scoundrel by Kai Bird
A co-author of “American Prometheus” chronicles the life and work of the lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.
How to Eat an Elephant by Sarah Longwell
The publisher of The Bulwark builds upon her interactions with voters to envision a modern pro-democracy movement.
If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares
A warning regarding how machine superintelligence may bring about human extinction.
End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
An investigation of the shared beliefs belonging to religious fundamentalists, Silicon Valley technologists and ethno-nationalists.
Confronting America by Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer
The conservative commentator shares his views on education, family, drugs, work and religion.
One Man In by Christian Craighead
A former British special forces soldier gives an account of his fight against a unit of ethnic Somali terrorists at a hotel and office complex in Nairobi.
One Hit Wonders
(1 Week on the New York Times Best Seller List)
Do You Agree with The New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers?
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