New York Times
Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers
September 27, 2026

Burn of the Everflame: The Epic Final Book in the Kindred's Curse Saga! by Penn Cole
1. Burn of the Everflame
by Penn Cole

The fourth book of the Kindred's Curse Saga. War, rebellion and an unlikely alliance factor into whether the future will be in darkness.
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
2. The Calamity Club
by Kathryn Stockett

As things get tougher during the Depression, several women look for ways to improve their circumstances.
Taipei Story (Deluxe Limited Edition) by R. F. Kuang
3. Taipei Story
by R.F. Kuang

A Chinese American college freshman spending a summer in Taipei struggles with her family’s history.
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
4. 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.
The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig
5. 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.
Fury in Death by J. D. Robb
6. Fury in Death
by J.D. Robb

The 63rd book of the In Death series. Eve Dallas investigates the violent death of a wealthy biotech executive.
The Witches of Cambridge (a Read with Jenna Pick) by Alice Hoffman
7. The Witches of Cambridge
by Alice Hoffman

In 1950s Cambridge, Mass., Ava and Lauren join a society of witches with ties going back to colonial times.
The Altar of Pergamon: The Mystery of the Dark Angel and the Future of the World by Jonathan Cahn
8. 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.
Tempest (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Victoria Aveyard
9. Tempest
by Victoria Aveyard

Cat Rose, a fallen noblewoman, fights against Valerian Kane, a pirate captain who is her former lover, to gain control of the high seas.
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Caro Claire Burke
10. 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
11. 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.
Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty
12. 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.
13. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman
13. 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.
The Most Dangerous Games (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Mrbeast
14. The Most Dangerous Games
by Mr Beast and James Patterson

A group of mysteriously summoned competitors must overcome difficult terrain and tough challengers.
The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman
15. The Gate of the Feral Gods
by Matt Dinniman

The fourth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Obstacles abound on the fifth floor of the dungeon.
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A version of this list appears in the September 27, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending September 12, 2026.