New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
December 14, 2025 

1. How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will
by John Kennedy

The Republican senator from Louisiana shares stories about politics in Washington, D.C., and in his home state.
2. 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History -- and How It Shattered a Nation
by Andrew Ross Sorkin

The New York Times journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market.
3. The Look
by Michelle Obama with Meredith Koop

A celebration of the former first lady’s evolution in style, featuring more than 200 photographs.
4. Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
5. The American Revolution: An Intimate History
by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns

A companion to the PBS series that delves into various facets of the war and the founding of a new form of government.
6. Poems & Prayers
by Matthew McConaughey

The actor and author of Greenlights explores elements of belief and reason that make up our lives.
 
7. 107 Days
by Kamala Harris

The former vice president recounts her abbreviated campaign to become president in 2024.
8. The Greatest Sentence Ever Written
by Walter Isaacson

The historian and biographer examines the concepts of a statement found in the Declaration of Independence. 
9. Heart Life Music
by Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason

The country musician recounts events and encounters that shaped his life and career.
10. The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
by John U. Bacon

An account of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an American Great Lakes freighter, 50 years ago.
11. 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.
12. Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much
by Cynthia Erivo

The multiple award-winning performer and producer shares insights into how she overcame obstacles to complete real and metaphorical marathons.
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13. To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
by Bret Baier with Catherine Whitney

The Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor chronicles the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt.
14. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
15. 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life
by Dick Van Dyke

The multiple award-winning entertainer reflects upon how his positivity shaped his life and career.
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A version of this list appears in the December 14, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 29, 2025.
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