Hardcover Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 15
The New York Times Hardcover 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.”
“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.”
“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 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 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 “Nuclear War” describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown.”
“A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.”
“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.”
“Hackney recounts moving away from her Pentecostal upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains to attend Harvard.”
“A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.”
“The author of “The Anthropocene Reviewed” chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.”