New York Times
Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers
October 4, 2026

Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo
1. Dead Beat
by Leigh Bardugo

The third book in the Ninth House series. Alex and her allies battle demons found in New Haven and on the Yale campus.
Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
2. Hollow Bones
by Jodi Picoult

A woman who runs the Rhode Island Department for Emergency Preparedness and her husband, who is a police polygraph expert, face a crisis in their marriage.
The Thoroughbreds: The Unmissable Sequel to the Academy Brimming with Drama, Intrigue and Nostalgia, Perfect for Fans of Gilmore Girls by Elin Hilderbrand
3. The Thoroughbreds
by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

The second book in the Academy series. Close relationships and the stability of the boarding school are in doubt.
Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel
4. Exit Party
by Emily St John Mandel

In the near future, after America has had another civil war, Ari Waker embarks on a journey to seek answers to a mystery. 
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
5. The Calamity Club
by Kathryn Stockett

As things get tougher during the Depression, several women look for ways to improve their circumstances.
The Altar of Pergamon: The Mystery of the Dark Angel and the Future of the World by Jonathan Cahn
6. The Altar of Pergamon
by Jonathan Cahn

Ariel Herzog and Lara Winter are pursued as they go around the world in an attempt to unlock a mystery.
The Emperor's Enemy (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Fantasy Romance by Jasmine Mas
7. The Emperor's Enemy
by Jasmine Mas

A skilled hunter named Zora Ravenal is caught in a war and kept in close quarters with a man who is obsessed with her.
We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery by Richard Osman
8. We Chase Shadows
by Richard Osman

The second book in the We Solve Murders series. Amy, Rosie and Steve go after a killer at large.
Eldritch (Deluxe Edition) by Keri Lake
9. Eldritch
by Keri Lake

The second book in the Eating Woods series. As the mortal world grows darker, Maevyth and Zevander face new dangers.
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
10. The Pirate Queen
by Ariel Lawhon

In 16th-century Ireland, Grace O’Malley endures betrayal and hardship before leading a fleet of ships to defend her land.
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Caro Claire Burke
11. Yesteryear
by Caro Claire Burke

Natalie Heller Mills, a privileged tradwife social media influencer, wakes up to find she is living in the comparatively difficult reality of 1855.
Whistler by Ann Patchett
12. Whistler
by Ann Patchett

Decades after their time together, a woman reconnects with her stepfather and they look back at the directions their lives have taken.
The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig
13. The Knave and the Moon
by Rachel Gillig

The second book in the Stonewater Kingdom series. A knave who is lacking his memory may help Sybil take Benji out of power.
13. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman
14. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
by Matt Dinniman

The third book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Carl and Donut are up against a subway system filled with monsters.
Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty
15. Big Little Truths
by Liane Moriarty

In a sequel to Big Little Lies, a stranger’s presence at a school may force things to the fore that had not been shared.
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A version of this list appears in the October 4, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending September 19, 2026.

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