New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
September 7, 2025

1. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
by Jonathan Haidt

A co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
2. On Power
by Mark R. Levin

The Fox News host considers various facets of power and its effect on history.
3. The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy
by James Patterson and Vicky Ward

Investigations into the murders of four University of Idaho students on Nov. 13, 2022.
4. Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection
by John Green

The author of The Anthropocene Reviewed chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.
5. Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
by Michael Harriot

A columnist at TheGrio.com articulates moments in American history that center the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.
6.  Abundance
by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson 

A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress.
7. Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America
by Robert B. Reich

An economist who served in three presidential administrations gives his perspective on his generation's impact on democracy, society and the economy.
8. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
9. Cudi: The Memoir
by Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi

The Grammy Award-winning artist describes obstacles he encountered during his career. 
10. When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi

A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36. 
11. Baldwin
by Nicholas Boggs

A biography examining the personal relatonships that impacted the life and work of the writer and civil rights activist.
12. The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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.
13. The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces
by Seth Harp

An Iraq war veteran and investigative reporter delves into unsolved murders connected to drug trafficking at the Special Operations base.
14. The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court
by Eric Schmitt

The Republican senator from Missouri puts forward his strategies for defeating liberals in court.
15. Disney Adults: Exploring and Falling in Love With a Magical Subculture
by AJ Wolfe

An exploration of the subculture of loyal fans, composed of grown-ups, of the Disney films, merchandise and theme parks.
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A version of this list appears in the September 7, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending August 23, 2025.
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