Hardcover Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 30
The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller list, week of May 30, 2026.
“Essays on the passage of time, complicated relationships and some unexpected delights life has to offer.”
“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.”
“The Emmy Award–winning ABC News anchor profiles members of our military who served in the wake of 9/11.”
“The Democratic senator from Connecticut re-examines one of our country’s organizing principles.”
“The former speechwriter for President Obama explicates what it means to be American through this collection of 15 speeches.”
“The astrophysicist depicts what potential encounters with aliens from outer space might be like.”
“The author of “Blood Money” puts forward his argument that mass migration is a political weapon.”
“The author of “Where Law Ends” argues that a flaw in America’s legal system allows for deceit in our politics.”
“The New York Times journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market.”
“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.”
“The author of “Begin Again” delves into elements of America’s difficult and complicated past, and what they portend for our future.”
“The host of the podcast “The Saad Truth” argues that what he considers misguided compassion is having a negative impact on society.”
“Klee helps foster dogs overcome challenges while she faces her own complications.”