Hardcover Fiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 23
The New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list, week of May 23, 2026.
“The second book in the Moonfall series. As a calamitous moonfall approaches, Raeve must make life-or-death decisions.”
“Natalie Heller Mills, a privileged tradwife social media influencer, wakes up to find she is living in the comparatively difficult reality of 1855.”
“The second book in the Catalina series. A deadly drug drop and a missing person case fuel Stillwell’s sense of duty.”
“The eighth book in the “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series. A sense of normalcy might be a set-up that spells danger for Carl and Donut.”
“After her fiancé leaves her, Frankie goes on her planned honeymoon trip with her best friend from childhood, George.”
“Letters from someone she used to know push Sybil Van Antwerp toward revisiting her past and finding a way to forgive.”
“As things get tougher during the Depression, several women look for ways to improve their circumstances.”
“The second book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. Carl and Donut confront an ancient spell and heightened dangers.”
“The third book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. Carl and Donut are up against a subway system filled with monsters.”
“At her sister’s wedding on a cruise ship, JoJo Burton fake flirts with her childhood bestie to get the attention of her first crush.”
“The 26th book in the Women's Murder Club series. The deaths of two women are investigated, and a father seeks help in finding his missing daughter.”
“A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon.”
“The fourth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Obstacles abound on the fifth floor of the dungeon.”