New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers September 24, 2023 1. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 2. Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski The author of The Baseball 100 brings to life 50 moments in baseball's history. 3. Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury by Drew Gilpin Faust The former Harvard president and author of This Republic of Suffering describes the misogyny and racism that compelled her to become a historian. 4. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events. 5. The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar A co-founder of the A.I. company DeepMind posits how new technology might affect the global order and our daily lives. 6. The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future by Franklin Foer A staff writer at The Atlantic portrays the first two years of the Biden presidency, with a focus on Biden's use of deal-making and compromise. 7. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. 8. Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere by Maria Bamford The comedian details her encounters with show business and anonymous fellowship groups. 9. Talking to My Angels by Melissa Etheridge The Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician shares some of the difficult experiences she encountered in the last two decades. 10. Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk by Billy Walters with Armen Keteyian  The sports gambler shares his life story and gives insights on his betting system. 11. The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: And the Path to a Shared American Future by Robert P. Jones The president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute connects some historical events with the legacy of white supremacy. 12. Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Modern Warriors Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship by Johnny Joey Jones The Fox News military analyst shares stories from working with veterans for over a decade. 13. Up Home: One Girl's Journey by Ruth J. Simmons The journey of a woman who went from being the 12th child of sharecroppers in Texas to becoming the first Black president of an Ivy League univeristy. 14. The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos A hospice nurse shares some of her most impactful experiences and questions some of society's beliefs around end-of-life care. 15. Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic--And What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace The journalist and social commentator looks at how the pressure to succeed affects parents, educators, and children. ©2023 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 24, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending September 9, 2023. Atlantic County Library System | 40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Phone: (609) 625-2776 | www.atlanticlibrary.org        Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, John W. Risley, Jr., Chairman