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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Jun 27

The New York Times Audio Nonfiction bestseller list, week of June 27, 2026.

14 books
REGIME CHANGE by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
STRANGERS by Belle Burden
THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE by David Sedaris
COMMUNION by JD Vance
FAMESICK by Lena Dunham
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REGIME CHANGE by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
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. Read by Robert Petkoff. 17 hours, 7 minutes unabridged.

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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.

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6
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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.

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COMMUNION by JD Vance
COMMUNION
by JD Vance

The vice president and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” describes how he perceives his faith played a part in his work in public life. Read by the author. 7 hours, 50 minutes unabridged.

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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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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.

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3
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VIEW FROM THE EAST WING by Jill Biden
VIEW FROM THE EAST WING
by Jill Biden

The former first lady recounts her time in the White House, causes she championed and her simultaneous work as a community college professor. Read by the author. 7 hours, 42 minutes unabridged.

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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.

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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.

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4
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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.

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2
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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.

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68
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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.

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4
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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
28
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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.

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