New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 23, 2025 

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1. Heart Life Music
by Kenny Chesney

The country musician recounts events and encounters that shaped his life and career.
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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.
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3. The Look
by Michelle Obama

A celebration of the former first lady’s evolution in style, featuring more than 200 photographs.
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4. 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.
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5. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
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6. 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.
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7. Bread of Angels
by Patti Smith

The National Book Award–winning author and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee shares the ebbs and flows of her life.
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8. Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life
by Nia Sioux

The dancer shares how her time on the reality TV show Dance Moms impacted her onstage and off.
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Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
by Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis

The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters investigate changes and divisions within the Justice Department over the last decade.
 
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10. 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.
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11. 107 Days
by Kamala Harris

The former vice president recounts her abbreviated campaign to become president in 2024.
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We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir
by Anthony Hopkins

The Academy Award–winning actor reflects upon his career highlights, private battles and feeling like an outsider.
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13. Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run
by Paul McCartney

An oral history of the rock band formed after the dissolution of the Beatles and its run during the 1970s; edited by Ted Widmer.
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Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts
by Margaret Atwood

The author of The Handmaid’s Tale connects moments from her life to the books she has written.
 
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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.
 
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A version of this list appears in the November 23, 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 8, 2025.
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