Hardcover Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 22
The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller list, week of August 22, 2026.
“Two White House correspondents for The New York Times delve into the first year of President Trump's second term.”
“The late Golden Globe-nominated actress describes how she contended with fame and handled difficulties in her life.”
“An independent journalist portrays a new political order that would supplant elected governments with corporate rule.”
“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.”
“The California congressman describes Christian nationalism’s work inside government to end the separation of church and state.”
“The author of “Nuclear War” describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown.”
“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.”
“Klee helps foster dogs overcome challenges while she faces her own complications.”
“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.”
“A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.”