New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
March 22, 2026 

1. You with the Sad Eyes
by Christina Applegate

The Emmy Award-winning actress, who received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021, shares personal stories.
2. Stripped Down
by Bunnie Xo

The host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast shares how redemption was an important part of her journey toward reaching her goals.
3. Nobody's Girl
by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
4. Streetwise
by Lloyd Blankfein

The former chairman and chief executive of Goldman Sachs chronicles his journey in life and business leadership.
5. A World Appears
by Michael Pollan

The author of This Is Your Mind on Plants explores several perspectives on consciousness.
6. Young Man in a Hurry
by Gavin Newsom

The governor of California traces his family’s history and describes his journey in politics.
7. The Anxious Generation
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.
8. Strangers
by Belle Burden

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.
9. How to Test Negative for Stupid
by John Kennedy

The Republican senator from Louisiana shares stories about politics in Washington, D.C., and in his home state.
10. The Voice in My Head Is God
by 2 Chainz with Derrick Harriell

The Grammy Award–winning artist describes defining moments from his life and career.
11. You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk about It
by Lisa Rinna

The reality TV and soap opera star shares stories from her life and career.
12. We the Women
by Norah O'Donnell with Kate Andersen Brower

A collection of portraits of women whose lives and work helped shape American history.
13. Heartland
by Keith O'Brien

The author of Charlie Hustle chronicles the ascent of Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores in the 1970s.
14. Black AF History
by Michael Harriot

A columnist at TheGrio.com articulates moments in American history that center the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.
15. 1929
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.
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A version of this list appears in the March 22, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending March 7, 2026.
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