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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 2

The New York Times Audio Nonfiction bestseller list, week of May 2, 2026.

15 books
STRANGERS by Belle Burden
FAMESICK by Lena Dunham
YOU WITH THE SAD EYES by Christina Applegate
LONDON FALLING by Patrick Radden Keefe
PHASES by Brandy with Gerrick Kennedy
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STRANGERS by Belle Burden
STRANGERS
by Belle Burden

“Burden retraces her marriage of 20 years in search of clues to help shape her understanding about its demise and to find a way forward. Read by the author. 7 hours, 4 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
4
2
FAMESICK by Lena Dunham
FAMESICK
by Lena Dunham

“The author of “Not That Kind of Girl” evaluates the effects that pursuing her creative endeavors had on her. Read by the author. 11 hours, 47 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
1
3
YOU WITH THE SAD EYES by Christina Applegate
YOU WITH THE SAD EYES
by Christina Applegate

“The Emmy Award-winning actress, who received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021, shares personal stories. Read by the author. 8 hours, 27 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
2
4
LONDON FALLING by Patrick Radden Keefe
LONDON FALLING
by Patrick Radden Keefe

“The author of “Say Nothing” details the efforts by the parents of a 19-year-old Londoner to uncover the truth about his mysterious death and secret life. Read by the author. 13 hours unabridged.”

Weeks on list
1
5
PHASES by Brandy with Gerrick Kennedy
PHASES
by Brandy with Gerrick Kennedy

“The actress and Grammy Award-winning musician shares some of her early struggles and her rise to fame. Read by Brandy. 12 hours, 7 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
1
6
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk

“How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery. Read by Sean Pratt. 16 hours, 17 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
66
7
A WORLD APPEARS by Michael Pollan
A WORLD APPEARS
by Michael Pollan

“The author of “This Is Your Mind on Plants” explores several perspectives on consciousness. Read by the author. 8 hours, 47 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
3
8
STRIPPED DOWN by Bunnie Xo
STRIPPED DOWN
by Bunnie Xo

“The host of the “Dumb Blonde Podcast” shares how redemption was an important part of her journey toward reaching her goals. Read by the author. 8 hours, 25 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
3
9
NOBODY'S GIRL by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
NOBODY'S GIRL
by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

“The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Read by Thérèse Plummer and Gabra Zackman. 13 hours, 40 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
7
10
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION by Jonathan Haidt
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
by Jonathan Haidt

“A look at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children. Read by Sean Pratt and the author. 10 hours, 33 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
26
11
GREENLIGHTS by Matthew McConaughey
GREENLIGHTS
by Matthew McConaughey

“The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over 35 years. Read by the author. 6 hours, 42 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
66
12
ARSENIO by Arsenio Hall with Alan Eisenstock
ARSENIO
by Arsenio Hall with Alan Eisenstock

“The comedian and former late-night TV host details his career and his decision to walk away from it. Read by Arsenio Hall. 11 hours, 19 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
1
13
EXTREME OWNERSHIP by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
EXTREME OWNERSHIP
by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

“Applying the principles of Navy SEALs leadership training to any organization. Read by the authors. 8 hours, 15 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
84
14
I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED by Jennette McCurdy
I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED
by Jennette McCurdy

“The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. Read by the author. 6 hours, 25 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
31
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1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin
1929
by Andrew Ross Sorkin

“The New York Times journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market. Read by the author. 13 hours, 31 minutes unabridged.”

Weeks on list
7
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