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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Sep 12

The New York Times Audio Nonfiction bestseller list, week of September 12, 2026.

15 books
THIS IS ME by Hayden Panettiere
BIOLOGICAL WAR by Annie Jacobsen
REGIME CHANGE by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
STRANGERS by Belle Burden
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
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THIS IS ME by Hayden Panettiere
THIS IS ME
by Hayden Panettiere

“The late actress describes how she contended with fame and handled difficulties in her life. Read by the author. 8 hours, 47 minutes unabridged.”

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BIOLOGICAL WAR by Annie Jacobsen
BIOLOGICAL WAR
by Annie Jacobsen

“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.”

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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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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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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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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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THE NERD REICH by Gil Durán
THE NERD REICH
by Gil Durán

“An independent journalist portrays a new political order that would supplant elected governments with corporate rule. Read by the author. 9 hours, 29 minutes unabridged.”

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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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70
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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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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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DOLLY PARTON, SONGTELLER by Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann
DOLLY PARTON, SONGTELLER
by Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann

“The late country music icon offers insights on 175 of her songs. Read by Dolly Parton. 5 hours, 18 minutes unabridged.”

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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.”

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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.”

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BROKEN PLEA by Christopher Whitcomb
BROKEN PLEA
by Christopher Whitcomb

“A re-examination of the story of the murder of four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home on Nov. 13, 2022. Read by the author. 12 hours, 27 minutes unabridged.”

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