New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers

The preeminent list of best selling nonfiction in the United States.
Updated March 24, 2026
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Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell "Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which...
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage
Belle Burden
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Burden's searing, probing memoir explores . . . what she learned about intimacy and her own spirit."--People​​ "A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must...
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America
Norah O'Donnell
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union "This terrific book reveals the central, though often hidden role that women...
A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness
Michael Pollan
Paper Book
The Instant New York Times Bestseller "Pollan's real genius--the word is not too strong--remains intact. That is his uncanny ability to scent the direction in which the culture is headed. He did it with food and psychedelics, and now, though A World Appears focuses on...
1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "It is one of the best narrative histories I've read." --The Wall Street Journal A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 * One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 * Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington...
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
Paper Book
THE ACCLAIMED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with over two million copies sold * A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech--and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood....
Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic
Bunnie Xo
Paper Book
***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!*** From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no...
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Jennette McCurdy
Paper Book
* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating...
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestseller "Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." --Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher...
Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!
Liza Minnelli
Paper Book
"A bombshell, jaw-dropping memoir" --People Magazine Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime...
Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
bellerelizabeth
Paper Book
The inspiration for the FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette A NEW YORK TIMES, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER This "intimate and sympathetic portrait of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy that is as...
Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery
Gavin Newsom
Paper Book
The #1 USA Today Bestseller and Instant New York Times Bestseller From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an intimate and poignant account of identity, belonging, and the defining moments that inspired a life in politics "Go slow," his political...
How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will
John Kennedy
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of the most distinctive and funny politicians, Senator John Kennedy (the one from Louisiana)--hailed by Politico as "America's most quotable Senator"--offers his perceptive (and hilarious) takes on the ridiculousness of political life in this scathingly...
Born Survivors: Three Young Mothers and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage, Defiance, and Hope
Wendy Holden
Paper Book
The Nazis murdered their husbands but concentration camp prisoners Priska, Rachel, and Anka would not let evil take their unborn children too--a remarkable true story that will appeal to readers of The Lost and The Nazi Officer's Wife, Born Survivors celebrates three mothers who defied death to...
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Ebook
*Major New York Times Bestseller *More than 2.6 million copies sold *One of The New York Times Book Review''s ten best books of the year *Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best nonfiction books of the year *Presidential...
You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir
Christina Applegate
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Funny, furious, and profane." --The New York Times "Not your typical celebrity memoir." --Jimmy Kimmel Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, You...

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