New York Times
Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
May 3, 2026
1. Famesick
by
Lena Dunham
The author of
Not That Kind of Girl
evaluates the effects that pursuing her creative endeavors had on her.
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. Poisoned Ivies
by
Elise Stefanik
The Republican congresswoman from New York shares her perspective on higher education in America.
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. Last Branch Standing
by
Sarah Isgur
The editor of SCOTUSblog gives insights into how the current Supreme Court functions.
6. 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.
7. A World Appears
by
Michael Pollan
The author of
This Is Your Mind on Plants
explores several perspectives on consciousness.
8. Ghosts of Sicily
by
Mark Harmon and Leon Carroll Jr
The authors of
Ghosts of Honolulu
describe an alliance between the Office of Naval Intelligence and the mob during World War II.
9. The Story of Us
by
Olivia Levin
A Taylor Swift superfan looks at the loyalty of Swifties as they followed the pop and country icon through different eras.
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. Into the Wood Chipper
by
Nicholas Enrich
An account of the impact Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had on the United States Agency for International Development.
12. 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.
13. 1929
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.
14. You with the Sad Eyes
by
Christina Applegate
The Emmy Award-winning actress, who received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021, shares personal stories.
15. Rory
by
Alan Shipnuck
The many facets and contradictions of the life and career of the professional golfer Rory McIlroy.
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A version of this list appears in the May 3, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 18, 2026.
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