New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers December 1, 2024 1. Melania by Melania Trump The former and future first lady describes her work as a fashion model, marriage to Donald Trump and time in the White House. 2. Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey Our criminal justice system viewed through the struggles of 10 wrongfully convicted people to achieve exoneration. 3. 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. 4. The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free by Pete Hegseth The Fox & Friends Weekend host shares his experiences serving in the Army and his views on the current state of the American military. 5. Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard The conservative commentator evaluates the legacies of American presidents. 6. Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics. 7. The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates The author of Between the World and Me travels to three locations to uncover the dissonance between the realities on the ground and the narratives shaped about them. 8. From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Presley's memoir, completed by her daughter, explores her relationships and challenges. 9. Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa. 10. War by Bob Woodward The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist looks at our contentious time through battles in Ukraine and the Middle East and for the American presidency. 11. Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield A Rolling Stone journalist looks at the life and music of the pop icon Taylor Swift. 12. Save America by Donald J. Trump A collection of photographs and commentary from the former and future president's time in office. 13. The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon A former high school government and law teacher profiles lesser-known Americans who made an impact. 14. The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health by Robert F. Kennedy The anti-vaccine advocate gives his take on the former chief medical advisor to the president. 15. Brothers by Alex Van Halen The drummer of the iconic rock band Van Halen shares stories about his partnership in life and music with his late brother Edward. ©2024 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 December 1, 2024 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 16, 2024. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions