New York Times
Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 23, 2025
1. Heart Life Music
by
Kenny Chesney
The country musician recounts events and encounters that shaped his life and career.
2. How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will
by
John Kennedy
The Republican senator from Louisiana shares stories about politics in Washington, D.C., and in his home state.
3. The Look
by
Michelle Obama
A celebration of the former first lady’s evolution in style, featuring more than 200 photographs.
4. Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
by
Virginia Roberts Giuffre
The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
5. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by
Peter Attia with Bill Gifford
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
6. 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History -- and How It Shattered a Nation
by
Andrew Ross Sorkin
The
New York Times
journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market.
7. Bread of Angels
by
Patti Smith
The National Book Award–winning author and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee shares the ebbs and flows of her life.
8. Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life
by
Nia Sioux
The dancer shares how her time on the reality TV show
Dance Moms
impacted her onstage and off.
Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
by
Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters investigate changes and divisions within the Justice Department over the last decade.
10. To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
by
Bret Baier
The Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor chronicles the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt.
11. 107 Days
by
Kamala Harris
The former vice president recounts her abbreviated campaign to become president in 2024.
We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir
by
Anthony Hopkins
The Academy Award–winning actor reflects upon his career highlights, private battles and feeling like an outsider.
13. Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run
by
Paul McCartney
An oral history of the rock band formed after the dissolution of the Beatles and its run during the 1970s; edited by Ted Widmer.
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts
by
Margaret Atwood
The author of
The Handmaid’s Tale
connects moments from her life to the books she has written.
That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
by
Elyse Myers
A collection of stories and illustrations by the comedian and content creator.
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A version of this list appears in the November 23, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 8, 2025.
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