New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 16, 2025 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
by Elyse Myers


A collection of stories and illustrations by the comedian and content creator.
5. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
6. To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
by Bret Baier

The Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor chronicles the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt.
7. The Uncool: A Memoir
by Cameron Crowe

The journalist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker shares real-life events that inspired "Almost Famous."
 
8. 107 Days
by Kamala Harris

The former vice president recounts her abbreviated campaign to become president in 2024.
9. Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America
by Jonathan Karl

The chief Washington correspondent for ABC News and author of Tired of Winning chronicles President Trump’s return to the White House.
10. Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation
by Eric Trump

The executive vice president of the Trump Organization shares his belief that attacks on his family are attacks on America.
11. Poems & Prayers
by Matthew McConaughey

The actor and author of Greenlights explores elements of belief and reason that make up our lives.
12. Right Wing Revolution: How to Beat the Woke and Save the West
by Charlie Kirk

The late founder of Turning Point USA prescribes ways to defeat woke ideology.
13. Expensive Basketball
by Shea Serrano

The author of Hip-Hop (and Other Things) celebrates moments in basketball that are hard to quantify; illustrated by Ian Klarer.
14. Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst
by Bill O'Reilly and Josh Hammer

O'Reilly and Hammer profile some of history's nefarious characters.
15. Finding My Way
by Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate describes private difficulties she encountered after the Taliban’s attack on her life thrust her into public life.
 
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A version of this list appears in the November 16, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 1, 2025.
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