New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
October 29, 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment
by Bret Baier with Catherine Whitney

The chief political anchor for Fox News gives an account of important actions taken by George Washington.
5. 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.
6. Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
by Michael Lewis

The author of The Big Short and The Premonition chronicles the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. 
 
7. Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds
by Rich Paul with Jesse Washington

The founder and chief executive of Klutch Sports Group describes struggles he encountered and his friendship with LeBron James.
8. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
9. 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.
9. 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.
10. Making It So: A Memoir
by Patrick Stewart

The Olivier Award-winning actor recounts his classical theater training and onscreen portrayals of the iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier.
11. 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.
12. MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios
by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards

A behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
13. Down the Drain
by Julia Fox

The star of Uncut Gems recounts difficult relationships and her involvement in the worlds of fashion and entertainment.
15. 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.
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A version of this list appears in the October 29, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 14, 2023.
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