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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Jun 20

The New York Times Audio Nonfiction bestseller list, week of June 20, 2026.

15 books
STRANGERS by Belle Burden
FAMESICK by Lena Dunham
SUICIDAL EMPATHY by Gad Saad
LONDON FALLING by Patrick Radden Keefe
THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE by David Sedaris
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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
5
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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.

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SUICIDAL EMPATHY by Gad Saad
SUICIDAL EMPATHY
by Gad Saad

The host of the podcast “The Saad Truth” argues that what he considers misguided compassion is having a negative impact on society. Read by the author. 8 hours, 23 minutes unabridged.

Weeks on list
1
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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
2
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THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE by David Sedaris
THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
by David Sedaris

Essays on the passage of time, complicated relationships and some unexpected delights life has to offer. Read by the author. 7 hours, 26 minutes unabridged.

Weeks on list
1
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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
67
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THIS IS ME by Hayden Panettiere
THIS IS ME
by Hayden Panettiere

The Golden Globe-nominated actress describes how she contended with fame and handled difficulties in her life. Read by the author. 8 hours, 47 minutes unabridged.

Weeks on list
1
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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
3
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LIAR'S KINGDOM by Andrew Weissmann
LIAR'S KINGDOM
by Andrew Weissmann

The author of “Where Law Ends” argues that a flaw in America’s legal system allows for deceit in our politics. Read by the author. 4 hours, 31 minutes unabridged.

Weeks on list
1
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TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER by Neil deGrasse Tyson
TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER
by Neil deGrasse Tyson

The astrophysicist depicts what potential encounters with aliens from outer space might be like. Read by the author. 5 hours, 5 minutes unabridged.

Weeks on list
1
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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
27
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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
4
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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
67
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INSIDE THE BOX by David Epstein
INSIDE THE BOX
by David Epstein

The author of “Range” evaluates the benefits of limitations and constraints. Read by the author. 7 hours, 30 minutes unabridged.

Weeks on list
1
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THE CASE FOR AMERICA by Bret Baier
THE CASE FOR AMERICA
by Bret Baier

The chief political anchor for Fox News shares his perspectives on our national character during divisive times. Read by the author. 5 hours, 34 minutes unabridged.

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