Go beyond just the current list of New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers 2025 to discover every bestselling book listed on the NYT Bestseller List in 2025.
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 2025. Instead of just the current best seller list, which you can find all over the place, I’ve compiled a list of every book that has appeared on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers list in 2025 for Hardcover Nonfiction.
Note: The week count in this list stops on the last week of 2025. Visit the 2026 Bestseller List if you want to find out which books kept ranking into the next year.
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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#1 New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers of 2025
Outlive
Peter Attia
(123 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.
I’m Glad My Mom Died
Jennette McCurdy
(90 Weeks) Both vulnerable and hilarious, Jennette McCurdy’s tell-all memoir sends a poignant message of the dangers of child acting. McCurdy brilliantly embraces her inner child by describing how desperately she wanted to please her mom by acting, even if it lead to an eating disordered and a chaotic relationship with her family that she didn’t full understand until attending therapy after her mother’s death.
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
(86 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
(75 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?”
The Wager
David Grann
(70 Weeks) In 1742, a patched-together vessel washed up on the shores of Brazil with thirty emaciated men. They told an astounding tale of surviving after the HMS Wager was shipwrecked chasing a Spanish treasure galleon. After cobbling together a raft, they floated for 100 days and traveled 3,000 miles. The sailors were lauded as heroes until six months later when three more castaways washed ashore accusing the first men of mutiny. With accusations of treachery and murder, a court-martial is convened to find the truth, with the guilty party likely to be hung.
Elon Musk
Walter Isaacson
(33 Weeks) From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter.
The Demon of Unrest
Erik Larson
(32 Weeks) Erik Larson delves into the five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the first shots fired on Fort Sumter that started the Civil War. In a period of betrayal, error, and miscommunication, Larson focuses on the stories of four individuals: Sumter’s commander caught between sympathy to the South and loyalty to the Union; a bloodthirsty radical promoting secession at every turn; the wife of a local planter who is conflicted about marriage and slavery; and in the thick of it all, is Abraham Lincoln, desperately trying to avert a war.
Everything is Tuberculosis
John Green
(25 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.
Confronting the Presidents
Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard
(24 Weeks) Authors of the popular Killing series, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard examine the first 45 Presidents of the United States. From their foibles to their achievements, O’Reilly and Dugard describe each president’s term in office and the lasting impacts they have had on American society.
Melania
Melania Trump
(21 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.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens
Ina Garten
(20 Weeks) Known as the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten is the bestselling author of thirteen cookbooks and a Food Network personality. In her first memoir, Garten shares the challenges and misadventures she had to overcome to build the unexpected career that has turned her into a cultural icon.
Framed
John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
(19 Weeks) Best known for his legal thrillers, John Grisham tackles nonfiction with the help of Jim McCloskey who works on exonerating innocent individuals who have been wrongly convicted. Together, they portray ten true stories of wrongful convictions. Looking at what leads to wrongful convictions and the hard process to get an innocent person exonerated, Grisham and McCloskey show the harrowing journey of people who have had everything taken from them.
Mark Twain
Ron Chernow
(13 Weeks) Acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow turns his attention to America’s first literary celebrity, Mark Twain. Born Samuel Clemens, he spend his youth as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi until heading west to Nevada where he drew notice for his clever writing. Eventually Clemens hit fame under the pen name Mark Twain, carefully crafting a public persona and diving into politics but his later years were strung with bankruptcy, exile, and the death of his family. Chernow’s in-depth biography explores the depths and complexity of one of America’s most talented writers.
The House of My Mother
Shari Franke
(12 Weeks) With her popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, Ruby Franke documented her day-to-day life raising six kids in a picture-perfect family. However, behind the scenes, Ruby already tyrannical parenting style gave way to outright cruelty and abuse under the influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt. In a stunning memoir, Ruby’s oldest daughter Shari details what it was like growing up under the gaze of million of viewers, exposing the exploitation she was under, the abuse by her mother and her escape and journey toward healing.
107 Days
Kamala Harris
(12 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.
Poems & Prayers
Matthew McConaughey
(11 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.
Big Dumb Eyes
Nate Bargatze
(11 Weeks) Nate Bargatze has become one of today’s highest-grossing stand-up comedians. In his first book, Bargatze describes his life as a non-genius. With stories of his first beat-up car, being a Southerner in the North, his irrational love for Vanderbilt football, and his endless debates with his wife, Bargatze brings his trademark everyman comedy to a collection of stories, opinions, and confessions.
How to Test Negative for Stupid
John Kennedy
(10 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.
The Small and the Mighty
Sharon McMahon
(10 Weeks) Sharon McMahon shares twelve stories of everyday Americans who are unknown heroes displaying the courage that makes America great. From a telephone operator to a schoolteacher to a formerly enslaved person, McMahon details the lives and accomplishments of unsung American heroes in her signature style of storytelling.
Cher: The Memoir, Part One
Cher
(10 Weeks) The only woman to top the charts in seven consecutive decades, Cher shares the first part of her two-part memoir. Follow her life as she goes from a dyslexic child to highs and lows of her marriage to Sonny Bono. From meeting him to eventually divorcing, Cher tells the unique story of her life and how her dream of becoming famous came true.
Confronting Evil
Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer
(10 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.
1929
Andrew Ross Sorkin
(9 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.
The Fate of the Day
Rick Atkinson
(9 Weeks) In the second volume of his American Revolution trilogy, Rick Atkinson covers the middle years of the American Revolution. King George III is determined to crush his rebellious colonies but the war has become extremely expensive. Rumors begin to fly that France and Spain are considered joining forces with the American rebels. Covering the years from Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, The Fate of the Day covers the hard years as the Americans struggle to keep up the fight against an overwhelming superior force.
Nobody’s Girl
Virginia Roberts Giuffre
(8 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.
Careless People
Sarah Wynn-Williams
(7 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.
Original Sin
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson
(7 Weeks) Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson cover President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline. In 2020, Biden was convinced he was the only one who could stop a second Trump Presidency. Yet as his health declined, his supporters decided the existential threat was worth a public deception of the President’s condition and let him run again, until it all fell apart after Biden’s horrific performance at the presidential debate.
The Idaho Four
James Patterson and Vicky Ward
(7 Weeks) Bestselling author James Patterson and journalist Vicky Ward team together to tell the story of the investigation of the murders of the Idaho Four. On November 13, 2022, four students at the University of Idaho were murdered in their home by a Bryan Kohberger, a loner graduate student. Patterson and Ward follow the investigation and share what the police got right and wrong while investigating this horrible crime.
On Power
Mark R. Levin
(7 Weeks) Fox News host Mark R. Levin analyzes the structure of power and the impact it has on liberty and freedom. When power is used for ill, it oppresses others to keep itself at the top. Yet, when power is used for the greater good, like the founders of the American constitution, it can have an enormous impact on history.
Heart Life Music
Kenny Chesney
(6 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.
Matriarch
Tina Knowles
(5 Weeks) Tina Knowles is the mother of superstars Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles, and bonus mom of Kelly Rowland. In her memoir, Knowles discusses growing up in 1950s Galveston, Texas, with Motown and family everywhere she looked. As she grew, Knowles set out for a bigger life full of grief, tragedy, and romantic risks. Describing how she raised such famous singer-songwriters, Matriarch discusses the wisdom Knowles learned from generations of women in her family.
The Sirens’ Call
Chris Hayes
(5 Weeks) In the last decade, our attention has become a major commodity for modern tech firms. With the rush to grab and hold our attention day and night, in public and private, a transformation of the way of life has occurred to our detriment. MSNBC host Chris Hayes analyzes how the assault on our attention has changed politics and reordered our society.
Behind the Badge
Johnny Joey Jones
(5 Weeks) Retired Marine Johnny Joey Jones didn’t need to look far to find heroism on America’s homefront. From game wardens to firefighters and police officers, Behind the Badge tells the stories of America’s first responders and the courage, patriotism and sacrifice they show in their professional and personal lives.
The Look
Michelle Obama
(5 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.
Coming Up Short
Robert B. Reich
(4 Weeks) Bullied for his short stature, Robert Reich determined that he would spend his life fighting American bullies of every kind. An economist who served under three presidential administrations, Reich examines how his generation of baby boomers have failed American democracy under the sway of wealthy corporations and increasing inequality.
Source Code
Bill Gates
(4 Weeks) Bill Gates’s story is widely known: how he dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft and became one of the richest men in the world before turning to philanthropic pursuits with the Gates Foundation. In his new memoir, Gates talks about the human story of his life touching on his childhood, friendships, and passions that made him into the man he is today.
I Am Maria
Maria Shriver
(3 Weeks) Maria Shriver, the niece of President John F Kennedy and former First Lady of California during her marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger, reflects on heartbreak and healing in her collection of poems. Her deeply personal poems touch on life’s ups, downs and transitions and the search for an authentic and meaningful life.
Fahrenheit-182
Mark Hoppus
(3 Weeks) Growing up an angst-filled kid in the desert, Mark Hoppus struggled to navigate his parent’s bitter divorce. Every time, he moved he reinvented himself – from dork to goth to skate punk – until he eventually he met his best friend and musical soulmate. Hoppus’s honest memoir covers his formative years, the creation of Blink-182, and his public fight with cancer.
How Countries Go Broke
Ray Dalio
(3 Weeks) Do big government debts threaten our collective well-being? Are there limits to debt growth? Can a big, important reserve currency country like the United States really go broke—and what would that look like? Ray Dalio explains the Big Debt Cycle, where the United States currently sits in the cycle, and what we can do to disrupt the pattern.
Butler
Salena Zito
(3 Weeks) A journalist known for her reporting on populism and rural America, Salena Zito was invited by President Donald Trump to cover his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Sitting just feet away from him, Salena was a first hand witness to the assassination attempt against the President. Zito covers the events of that day along from her perspective along with interviews from the President, community members, rally participants and law enforcement officers. Butler gives a unique look at the assassination attempt as well as the issues that motivate America’s heartland.
I’ll Have What She’s Having
Chelsea Handler
(3 Weeks) Chelsea Handler has never been one to let social norms hold her back. From selling spiked lemonade at age ten to talking about threesomes on national television, Handler has shares outrageous public moments. Yet Handler also shares private stories about showing up for her family when it matters the most and striving to create more joy and openness in her life.
Last Rites
Ozzy Osbourne
(3 Weeks) In 2018, Ozzy Osbourne, founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath and a successful heavy metal soloist, was on a farewell tour when he went from having an infected finger to having his tour cancelled and being mostly paralyzed from the neck down. In a memoir written before his death in July 2025, Osbourne reflects on his career and marriage and details his health crisis.
Under Siege
Eric Trump
(3 Weeks) In a memoir, Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump and Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, relates how he grew up in the interconnection of politics and business. Trump looks at the highs and lows in his life and shares his belief that attacks on his family are attacks against America itself.
Sister Wife
Christine Brown Woolley
(2 Weeks) Growing up in a polygamous family in Utah, Christine considered it normal to become the third wife of Kody Brown. Twenty years later, Christine’s polygamous family was featured on the TLC show Sister Wives. In a tell-all memoir, Christine Brown Woolley details her journey to find the strength to leave polygamy.
Seven Things You Can’t Say About China
Tom Cotton
(2 Weeks) Senator Tom Cotton describes China as the biggest threat to American freedom. Having served on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Cotton argues that China has deeply penetrated American society, including Hollywood, TikTok and the NBA. Pointing out the rise of China’s military, Cotton explains how he thinks America should fight back against this grave threat.
Heavyweights
(10+ Weeks on the NYT Bestseller List)
The Serviceberry
Robin Wall Kimmerer
(32 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.
Abundance
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
(26 Weeks) Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson explain how America’s lack of building has created problems in the present day. Regulations meant to solve problems in the 1970s have strangled feasible solutions for 2020s just as government accountability laws have made it too difficult for the government to do anything. Klein and Thompson look at the political, cultural, and economic barriers that need to change so American has a country that protects, preserves while still continuing to build.
Black AF History
Michael Harriot
(21 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.
Revenge of the Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
(17 Weeks) Twenty-five years ago, Malcolm Gladwell topped the bestseller list with The Tipping Point, analyzing the science of viral trends. Now, Gladwell revisits his bestseller to reframe the lessons for the modern day. Gladwell expands his focus to look at the dark side of contagious phenomena using his trademark mix of fascinating anecdotes and social science.
From Here to the Great Unknown
Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
(13 Weeks) For years, Lisa Marie Presley had been working on her memoir and she finally asked her daughter, Riley Keough, for help finishing it only to die a month later. Using tapes of her mother telling stories of her life, Keough places together a memoir of a passionate conflicted woman. From the neverending grief and trauma from the death of her father, Elvis Presley, to living with her mother while constantly getting kicked out of schools, Lisa Marie shares her complicated life, her various relationships (including a marriage to Michael Jackson), and her struggles with addiction.
Nexus
Yuval Noah Harari
(13 Weeks) The author of Sapiens looks at how the flow of information has shaped human history. From the Stone Age to witch-hunts and modern-day populism, Yuval Noah Harari discusses the complex connection between information and truth. How have different societies and political entities wielded information to further their own goal? And what do we do now as AI threatens to upend everything we know?
The Message
Ta-Nehisi Coates
(10 Weeks) In three essays, Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how the stories we tell (and the ones we omit) influence our realities. The author of Between the World and Me starts with a story about how a trip to Dakar, Senegal, sparked a fantasy world in his writer’s mind. Then he takes you to South Carolina after the banning of one of his books. Finally, Coates looks at nationalist agendas in Palestine, weaving all three essays together in a look at destructive myths we tell ourselves.
Fan Favorites
(5+ Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)
To Rescue the American Spirit by Bret Baier
Amazon | Goodreads
(8 Weeks) The Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor chronicles the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt.
Brothers by Alex Van Halen
Amazon | Goodreads
(8 Weeks) The drummer of the iconic rock band Van Halen shares stories about his partnership in life and music with his late brother Edward.
Who is Government? by Michael Lewis
Amazon | Goodreads
(8 Weeks) Essays by Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell, W. Kamau Bell and Michael Lewis illuminate the work of federal employees and the business of government.
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
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(7 Weeks) The author of “On Desperate Ground” depicts Captain James Cook’s final voyage and the controversies surrounding its legacy.
Wintering by Katherine May
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(7 Weeks) Personal reflections on the potential benefits of embracing and living through painful times of isolation.
The Gales of November by John U. Bacon
Amazon | Goodreads
(7 Weeks) An account of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an American Great Lakes freighter, 50 years ago.
Hope by Pope Francis
Amazon | Goodreads
(6 Weeks) The late Pope Francis recounts details of his life from his childhood through to key moments of his papacy; translated by Richard Dixon.
The Technological Republic by Alexander C. Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska
Amazon | Goodreads
(5 Weeks) Two senior leaders at Palantir Technologies enumerate what they see as potential global threats to the United States.
My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner
Amazon | Goodreads
(5 Weeks) The Academy Award-nominated actor tells the story of the accident he had with a snowplow and his efforts to recover from it.
The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr
Amazon | Goodreads
(5 Weeks) The author of “The Universal Christ” explicates the writings of Jewish prophets and reflects upon modern life.
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Amazon | Goodreads
(5 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.
American Revolution by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns
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(5 Weeks) A companion to the PBS series that delves into various facets of the war and the founding of a new form of government.
Honorable Mention
(2-4 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)
What I Ate in a Year by Stanley Tucci
The actor and author of “Taste” documents meals he had in a variety of settings and contexts.
The Work of Art by Adam Moss
The former editor of New York magazine and The New York Times Magazine engages in conversations with creators working in a variety of disciplines.
The JFK Conpsiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
The authors of “The Nazi Conspiracy” and “The Lincoln Conspiracy” tell the story of a retired postal worker who might have changed the course of history.
All the President’s Money by James Comer
The Republican congressman from Kentucky gives his analysis of the Biden family’s finances.
Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields
The actress shares moments from her life and looks at myths regarding aging.
Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza by Peter Beinart
The editor at large of Jewish Currents and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times evaluates potential narratives following the war in Gaza.
Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks
Three years after the sudden death of her partner, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author spent time on a remote island to grieve.
Lorne by Susan Morrison
A biography of the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live.”
The Last Manager by John W. Miller
A biography of Earl Weaver, the Baltimore Orioles manager from 1968 to 1982.
The Tell by Amy Griffin
The founder of the investment firm G9 Ventures recounts her efforts to recover from trauma she experienced during childhood.
Resolute by Benjamin Hall
The author of “Saved” recounts his journey to recovery from the injuries he sustained from a Russian missile attack in Ukraine.
Fight by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes
The authors of “Shattered” give an account of the 2024 presidential campaigns.
Autism Out Loud by Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, and Adrian Wood
Three women from different backgrounds share their stories of raising a child with autism.
Bad Law by Elie Mystal
The author of “Allow Me to Retort” examines 10 laws that he argues are negatively impacting America.
Dare I Say It by Naomi Watts
The Academy Award-nominated actress demystifies occurrences and unpacks stigmas related to menopause.
On Democracies and Death Cults by Douglas Murray
The author of “The War on the West” gives his perspective on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Uncharted by Chris Whipple
The author of “The Gatekeepers” shares anecdotes and insights from the 2024 presidential election.
John & Paul by Ian Leslie
The 23-year relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney is viewed through the lens of the songs they wrote together.
The Echo Machine by David Pakman
The podcast host assesses a cycle of reactionary political ideology in an era of polarization.
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
In his nonfiction debut, El Akkad looks at how the West responds to mass suffering.
Uptown Girl by Christie Brinkley
The model and actress reveals moments from her life, relationships and work.
Uncommon Favor by Dawn Staley
The three-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time W.N.B.A. All-Star, who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, describes obstacles she encountered on and off the court.
Apple in China by Patrick McGee
A journalist depicts the development of Apple’s supply chain and its increasingly precarious relationship with China.
A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern
The former prime minister of New Zealand details challenges her country faced and makes her case for empathetic leadership.
Trump’s Triumph by Newt Gingrich
The former speaker of the House depicts the political comeback of President Trump.
Free Ride by Noraly Schoenmaker
The creator of the YouTube channel Itchy Boots recounts the transcontinental motorcycle ride she took after personal and professional changes.
Not My Type by E. Jean Carroll
The journalist shares moments from her life and the two trials in which she accused President Trump of sexual assault and defamation.
This Dog Will Change Your Life by Elias Weiss Friedman
The photographer known as the Dogist contends that dog ownership can improve your life.
Patriot by Alex Navalny
A posthumously published memoir by the late Russian political opposition leader and political prisoner who began writing this after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020.
Empire of AI by Karen Hao
An examination of the disruptions made and resources taken by artificial intelligence.
On Her Game by Christine Brennan
A sports columnist for USA Today profiles the ascendance of the sports and cultural icon Caitlin Clark.
2024 by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf
Journalists from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post examine the most recent presidential election campaign.
The Mission by Tim Weiner
The author of “Legacy of Ashes” chronicles changes and struggles at the Central Intelligence Agency in the 21st century.
Tonight in Jungleland by Peter Ames Carlin
The author of “Bruce” portrays the making of Springsteen’s album “Born to Run.”
One Nation Always Under God by Tim Scott
The Republican senator from South Carolina depicts the influence Christianity had on some prominent people and institutions.
Cudi by Scott Mescudi
The Grammy Award–winning artist describes obstacles he encountered during his career.
The Fort Bragg Cartel by Seth Harp
An Iraq war veteran and investigative reporter delves into unsolved murders connected to drug trafficking at the Special Operations base.
Disney Adults by AJ Wolfe
An exploration of the subculture of loyal fans, composed of grown-ups, of the Disney films, merchandise and theme parks.
Breakneck by Dan Wang
An examination of rapid growth and political repression in China and how it compares to the United States.
Lions & Scavengers by Ben Shapiro
A co-founder of The Daily Wire and conservative podcast host shares his views on inequality.
All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert
The author of “Eat, Pray, Love” depicts her journey through a cycle involving self-destructive tendencies.
Listening to the Law by Amy Coney Barrett
The Supreme Court justice explains her approach to interpreting the Constitution and recounts some personal and professional experiences.
The Book of Sheen by Charlie Sheen
The actor, known for his roles in “Platoon” and “Two and a Half Men,” shares stories about his life in Hollywood.
History Matters by David McCullough
A posthumous collection of essays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author on history’s impact on our present and our future; edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill.
We the People by Jill Lepore
The author of “These Truths” examines the history of the U.S. Constitution and challenges its interpretation by the Supreme Court and the theory of originalism.
Awake by Jen Hatmaker
The host of the “For the Love” podcast describes major shifts in her life after her marriage of 26 years ended.
Softly, As I Leave You by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley
Presley recounts her tribulations and search for identity after spending a decade with Elvis.
Chasing Evil by John Edward and Robert Hilland
A psychic medium and a former F.B.I. agent portray their partnership.
Truly by Lionel Richie
The multiple award-winning musician shares moments from his early years, his time with the Commodores and other professional highlights.
Hostage by Eli Sharabi
Sharabi, who spent 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts his story of survival.
Born Lucky by Leland Vittert
The NewsNation host describes how his father helped him navigate living with autism.
Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai
The Nobel laureate describes private difficulties she encountered after the Taliban’s attack on her life thrust her into public life.
That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers
A collection of stories and illustrations by the comedian and content creator.
Bread of Angels by Patti Smith
The National Book Award–winning author and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee shares the ebbs and flows of her life.
Simply More by Cynthia Erivo
The multiple award-winning performer and producer shares insights into how she overcame obstacles to complete real and metaphorical marathons.
The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter Isaacson
The historian and biographer examines the concepts of a statement found in the Declaration of Independence.
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.
One Hit Wonders
(1 Week on the New York Times Best Seller List)
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