Hardcover Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 29
The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller list, week of August 29, 2026.
“The Republican senator from Texas profiles the Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas.”
“Two White House correspondents for The New York Times delve into the first year of President Trump's second term.”
“Stories and photographs documenting the late country music icon’s career onstage.”
“The author of “These Truths” examines how technology and artificial intelligence have impacted global democracy and human community.”
“The author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne.”
“The late country music legend shares stories about her favorite outfits on and off the stage.”
“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 late 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 “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 “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.”
“A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.”