Hardcover Nonfiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Sep 26
The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction bestseller list, week of September 26, 2026.
“The ninth Earl Spencer shares personal stories about his sister, Diana, from childhood through her untimely death.”
“The Hollywood mogul charts his rise to power and depicts behind-the-scenes stories about the entertainment industry.”
“In a collection of essays, the comedian reflects upon her life as she approaches the same age her mother was when she died.”
“A memoir by the recently deceased feminist journalist and icon in which she recounts her six decades of activism.”
“The Super Bowl quarterback and civil rights activist describes defining moments in his life and their outcomes.”
“The governor of Kentucky, who is the grandson of Baptist lay ministers, shares his views on the role that faith might have on public life.”
“The author of “The Echo Machine” looks at the ways in which technology exacerbates political and cultural divisions.”
“Two White House correspondents for The New York Times delve into the first year of President Trump's second term.”
“The conservative commentator shares his views on education, family, drugs, work and religion.”
“An independent journalist portrays a new political order that would supplant elected governments with corporate rule.”
“A former British special forces soldier gives an account of his fight against a unit of ethnic Somali terrorists at a hotel and office complex in Nairobi.”
“A former Democratic fund-raiser gives her perspectives on actions taken by the consultants, staffers, celebrities and elites connected to that party.”
“An investigation of the shared beliefs belonging to religious fundamentalists, Silicon Valley technologists and ethno-nationalists.”