New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers September 14, 2025 1. Katabasis by R.F. Kuang A pair of rival graduate students descend into the underworld to save their late professor and secure his recommendation. 2. The Color of Death by Trey Gowdy After a tragedy strikes his family, an assistant district attorney investigates the murder of a young woman. 3. Quicksilver by Callie Hart Saeris is transported to a dangerous land of ice and snow, where she must contend with a Fae warrior who has suspect agendas. 4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training with a group of candidates for NASA's space shuttle program.  5. My Friends by Fredrik Backman A young woman looks into the story behind a painting that was made 25 years ago and a small group of teens depicted in it; translated by Neil Smith. 6. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Beth must confront her past when the man she once loved as a teenager returns to the village with his son.  7. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros The third book in the Empyrean series. As enemies gain traction, Violet Sorrengail goes beyond the Aretian wards in search of allies. 8. The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore Jennie takes over her aunt's café in Dream Harbor and encounters a local farmer. 9. On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn A dragon rider named Medra Pendragon is captured by vampires and placed inside the dangerous Bloodwing Academy. 10. Never Flinch by Stephen King Holly Gibney does double duty by helping head off acts of retribution and protecting a women's rights activist. 11. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry A writer looking for her big break competes against a Pulitzer winner to tell the story of an octogenarian with a storied past. 12. Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham An investigative journalist returns to South Carolina, where she comes across a diary that appears to have details related to unsolved crimes. 13. The Wedding People by Alison Espach A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island. 14. Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon. 15. James by Percival Everett A reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn shines a different light on Mark Twain's classic, revealing new facets of the character of Jim. ©2025 All rights reserved by New York Times Syndication Sales Corp. This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.   A version of this list appears in the September 14, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending August 30, 2025. If you are having trouble unsubscribing to this newsletter, please contact the Fremont Public Library District at 847-566-8702.