New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers July 20, 2025 1. Behind the Badge: Answering the Call to Serve on America's Homefront by Johnny Joey Jones The Fox News military analyst extols the first responders among his friends and family. 2. 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. 3.  Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson  A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress. 4. Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green The author of The Anthropocene Reviewed chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis. 5. Mark Twain by Ron Chernow The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer portrays the life and career of the literary celebrity and political pundit. 6. The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 by Rick Atkinson The author of The British Are Coming portrays the middle years of the American Revolution. 7. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. 8. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 9. Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson An account of Joe Biden's initial decision to run for re-election in 2024 and its numerous consequences. 10. Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three by Dawn Staley The three-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time W.N.B.A. All-Star, who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, describes obstacles she encountered on and off the court. 11. Not My Type: One Woman Vs. a President by E. Jean Carroll The journalist shares moments from her life and the two trials in which she accused President Trump of sexual assault and defamation. 12. Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI by Karen Hao An examination of the disruptions made and resources taken by artificial intelligence. 13. Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind by Nate Bargatze The Grammy Award-nominated comedian shares snippets from his life and career. 14. Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot A columnist at TheGrio.com articulates moments in American history that center the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. 15. They're Coming for You: How Deep State Spies, NGOs, and Woke Corporations Plan to Push You Out of the Economy by Jason Chaffetz The Fox News contributor and former congressman warns against the Democratic Party regaining power. ©2025 All rights reserved by New York Times Syndication Sales Corp. This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.   A version of this list appears in the July 20, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending July 5, 2025. Plainfield Area Public Library 15025 S. Illinois St. Plainfield, Illinois 60544 815.436.6639 papl.info