New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers August 31, 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. Cudi: The Memoir by Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi The Grammy Award-winning artist describes obstacles he encountered during his career.  3. Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir by Alyson Stoner The actor and dancer recounts childhood fame, past traumas and the search for stability. 4. On Power by Mark R. Levin The Fox News host considers various facets of power and its effect on history. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 10.  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. 11. Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run by Peter Ames Carlin The author of Bruce portrays the making of Springsteen's album Born to Run. 12. The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American West by Paul Andrew Hutton A narrative history of the American West featuring stories about Daniel Boone, Red Eagle, Davy Crockett, Mangas Coloradas, Kit Carson, Sitting Bull and William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. 13. One Nation Always Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage by Tim Scott The Republican senator from South Carolina depicts the influence Christianity had on some prominent people and institutions. 14. 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.  15. 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. ©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 August 31, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending August 16, 2025. Thank you for subscribing to Houston Public Library's weekly "New York Times NonFiction Bestsellers" newsletter. Due to high demand or publication date, some titles featured on this newsletter may not be immediately available in the Library’s catalog. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check for these titles of interest at a later time.