New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers March 5, 2023 1. Spare by Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex details his struggles with the royal family, loss of his mother, service in the British Army and marriage to Meghan Markle. 2. The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama The former first lady shares personal stories and the tools she uses to deal with difficult situations. 3. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. 4. Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy by James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams Two New York Times journalists portray power struggles within Paramount Global, the multibillion-dollar entertainment empire controlled by the Redstone family. 5. Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson The actress and activist details her childhood, rise to fame and the ways she is reclaiming the narrative of her life. 6. The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg The activist exposes greenwashing efforts and shares insights from leaders in various fields about climate challenges. 7. Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain The author of Quiet suggests ways to embrace loss and suffering within ourselves and others. 8. The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch The story of a Nazi plot to kill President Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. 9. Walk the Blue Line by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney A collection of stories about police officers. 10. Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love by Mike Pompeo The former Secretary of State gives his account of his time serving under President Trump, with a focus on an America First approach. 11. The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman and Jake Silverstein (editors) Viewing America's entanglement with slavery and its legacy, in essays adapted and expanded from The New York Times Magazine. 12. Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes by Stephen A. Smith The ESPN analyst recounts the highs and lows of his life and career. 13. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over 35 years. 14. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry The actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety. 15. Finding Me by Viola Davis The multiple award-winning actress describes the difficulties she encountered before claiming her sense of self and achieving professional success. ©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 March 5, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending February 18, 2023. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions