New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
May 10, 2026 

1. When We See You Again
by Rachel Goldberg-Polin

A mother recounts the capture of her son, Hersh, from the Nova Music Festival and his subsequent execution.
2. 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.
3. Famesick
by Lena Dunham

The author of Not That Kind of Girl evaluates the effects that pursuing her creative endeavors had on her.
4. London Falling
by Patrick Radden Keefe

The author of Say Nothing details the efforts by the parents of a 19-year-old Londoner to uncover the truth about his mysterious death and secret life.
5. The Future Is Peace
by Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon

A Palestinian and an Israeli share reflections from the journey they took together over the course of a week.
6. 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.
7. This Vast Enterprise
by Craig Fehrman

A revisionist history of the Lewis and Clark expedition viewed from the perspectives of 10 people connected to it.
8. You with the Sad Eyes
by Christina Applegate

The Emmy Award-winning actress, who received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021, shares personal stories.
9. For the Love of the Grind
by Sara Hall

The professional runner describes overcoming obstacles she encountered and becoming a mother through adoption.
10. 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.
11. A World Appears
by Michael Pollan

The author of This Is Your Mind on Plants explores several perspectives on consciousness.
12. Alito
by Mollie Hemingway


The editor in chief of The Federalist depicts Justice Samuel Alito’s judicial career and his impact on the Supreme Court.
13. The Rolling Stones
by Bob Spitz

A biography of the rock band that delves into the relationships of its musicians and their output over more than six decades.
14. Last Branch Standing
by Sarah Isgur

The editor of SCOTUSblog gives insights into how the current Supreme Court functions.
15. 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.
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A version of this list appears in the May 10, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 25, 2026.

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