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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers September 20, 2026 |
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| 1. This Is Me by Hayden PanettiereThe late actress describes how she contended with fame and handled difficulties in her life. |
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| 2. American Scoundrel by Kai Bird with Susan GoldmarkA co-author of American Prometheus chronicles the life and work of the lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn. |
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| 3. Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan SwanTwo White House correspondents for The New York Times delve into the first year of President Trump's second term. |
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| 4. Going Further by Ted CruzThe Republican senator from Texas profiles the Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas. |
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| 5. Let Us Do Good by Frank SillerThe chief executive of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation describes how the actions his deceased brother took on 9/11 inspired the creation of his nonprofit. |
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| 7. Star of the Show by Dolly Parton with Tom RolandStories and photographs documenting the late country music icon’s career onstage. |
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| 8. Strangers by Belle BurdenBurden retraces her marriage of 20 years in search of clues to help shape her understanding about its demise and to find a way forward. |
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| 9. London Falling by Patrick Radden KeefeThe 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. |
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| 10. The Nerd Reich by Gil DuránAn independent journalist portrays a new political order that would supplant elected governments with corporate rule. |
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| 11. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtA co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children. |
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| 12. Biological War by Annie JacobsenThe author of Nuclear War describes potential outcomes of biological warfare, including mass death and societal breakdown. |
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| 13. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiA memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36. |
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| 14. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererThe author of Braiding Sweetgrass illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne. |
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| 15. A Life in Lyrics by Freddie MercuryStories, notes and photographs that give insights into the deceased musician’s process of creating lyrics. |
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