New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers October 15, 2023 1. Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson The former special assistant to President Trump and his chief of staff, Mark Meadows, details events surrounding the crisis of conscience she faced. 2. Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard The 13th book in the conservative commentator's Killing series gives a portrayal of the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Mass. 3. The Democrat Party Hates America by Mark R. Levin The Fox News host and author of American Marxism argues for the defeat of the Democratic Party. 4. Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson The historian and author of the newsletter Letters from an American shares her views on the current political moment. 5. Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson  The author of The Code Breaker traces Musk's life and summarizes his work on electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence. 6. Thicker Than Water: A Memoir by Kerry Washington The Emmy Award-winning actor describes setbacks she faced and her journey to find a sense of belonging. 7. Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe  The authors of Vanderbilt chronicle the Astor family's place in American society from 1793 through 2009. 8. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 9. Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard and Craig Borlase  A behind-the-scenes account of the reality TV series 19 Kids and Counting and a portrayal of life inside the Duggar family. 10. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events. 11. 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. 12. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. 13. Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski The author of The Baseball 100 brings to life 50 moments in baseball's history. The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty by Michael Wolff The author of three books on the Trump White House depicts the Murdoch family and the hosts of Fox News and their impact on our political landscape. 15. The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt An account of the disappearance in September 1913 of the man who invented the internal combustion engine.  ©2023 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 October 15, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending September 30, 2023. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions