Hardcover Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 1
The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller list, week of August 1, 2026.
“Two White House correspondents for The New York Times delve into the first year of President Trump's second term.”
“The author of “Nuclear War” describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown.”
“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.”
“Klee helps foster dogs overcome challenges while she faces her own complications.”
“The vice president and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” describes how he perceives his faith played a part in his work in public life.”
“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 former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin shares his perspectives on what it takes to win elections.”
“The author of “Martin Luther” and “Bonhoeffer” gives an account of the foundation of the United States of America.”
“Essays on the passage of time, complicated relationships and some unexpected delights life has to offer.”
“The founder of Barstool Sports describes how he grew his business from a four-page newspaper into the digital media company it is today.”
“A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.”
“A former journalist for The Boston Herald gives an account of the death of the police officer John O’Keefe and the subsequent fallout.”
“Hackney recounts moving away from her Pentecostal upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains to attend Harvard.”