Audio Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 15
The New York Times Audio Nonfiction bestseller list, week of August 15, 2026.
“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.”
“The founder of Barstool Sports describes how he grew his business from a four-page newspaper into the digital media company it is today. Read by the author. 8 hours, 4 minutes unabridged.”
“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.”
“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.”
“How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery. Read by Sean Pratt. 16 hours, 17 minutes unabridged.”
“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.”
“The author of “Nuclear War” describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown. Read by the author. 11 hours, 14 minutes unabridged.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The author of “Shameless” looks at the relationship Republicans and Democrats have to power and prescribes ways for it to be used after Donald Trump’s presidency. Read by the author. 6 hours, 22 minutes unabridged.”
“The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over 35 years. Read by the author. 6 hours, 42 minutes unabridged.”
“Applying the principles of Navy SEALs leadership training to any organization. Read by the authors. 8 hours, 15 minutes unabridged.”
“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.”