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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers January 2026
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Many of these books are on our Bestsellers Shelves or available as eBooks. Call us to hold available copies: 415.789.2661
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The Look by Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama reflects on how fashion has shaped her public life, from her husband's Senate campaign years through her time as First Lady and beyond, with insights from her stylists and designers, showing how clothing choices express identity, purpose and values, while revealing the evolution of her personal style.
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The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. BaconOn the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking, Bacon recounts the 1975 loss of the freighter and its twenty-nine crew on Lake Superior, drawing on interviews with families and shipmates to examine the disaster’s causes, its impact on Great Lakes shipping and the enduring mystery surrounding the vessel known as the “Mighty Fitz".
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107 Days by Kamala HarrisHarris recounts the 2024 presidential campaign following Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, describing her role as vice president, the compressed timeline leading to the November election, and the challenges of navigating one of the most consequential contests in modern American politics from her perspective inside the race.
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To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower by Bret BaierTheodore Roosevelt rose from New York aristocracy to become a cowboy, reformer, soldier and president, fighting corruption, leading the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War, advancing conservation and bringing bold energy to the White House, where his leadership and ideas reshaped American politics and established the nation as a growing power on the world stage.
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The American Revolution: An Intimate History by Geoffrey C. WardBased on the PBS series, this illustrated history examines the conflict as both a war for independence and a global struggle, highlighting the experiences of soldiers, women, African Americans, Native Americans and Loyalists while exploring how the fight against Britain reshaped government, inspired worldwide movements and left enduring questions about liberty and equality.
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Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaugheyAn inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and chasing down the original dream: belief--
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The Uncool: A Memoir by Cameron CroweThe long-awaited memoir by one of America's most iconic journalists and filmmakers reveals his formative years in rock and roll, bringing to life stories that shaped a generation, the real-life events that became Almost Famous - in the bestselling tradition of Patti Smith's Just Kids with a dash of Moss Hart's Act One.
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Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst by Bill O'ReillyTracing the idea of evil from its biblical origins to modern history, O'Reilly and Hammer examine figures and systems - from ancient rulers to totalitarian leaders and criminal enterprises - whose choices caused widespread suffering, inviting readers to consider how evil operates, why people look away and what moral responsibility means within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
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The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter IsaacsonMarking America’s 250th anniversary, Walter Isaacson closely examines the drafting of the Declaration of Independence’s most enduring sentence, tracing how Jefferson, Franklin and Adams shaped its language and ideas and exploring how its carefully chosen words introduced radical principles of equality, rights and shared national purpose that continue to influence American life.
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Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia Dr. Peter Attia presents a science-based approach to longevity, urging proactive strategies that combine nutrition, exercise, sleep and emotional health to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, while emphasizing personalized planning to improve both lifespan and healthspan rather than relying on medical interventions that extend life without preserving quality.
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Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts GiuffreVirginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir recounts her abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, her escape at nineteen and her decision to speak publicly against them, offering a candid account of systemic corruption and exploitation while preserving her legacy as a survivor who sought justice and advocated for victims before her death in 2025.
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