New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers November 6, 2022 1. Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton The actor known for playing the villain Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies recounts his life on and off the set of the film series. 2. And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer portrays the life of Abraham Lincoln. 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. Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman The late stage and screen actor's diaries from 1993 to 2016; edited by Alan Taylor. 5. The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir by Paul Newman The late movie star's memoir reveals intimate details about his personal relationships and professional rivalries; compiled and edited by David Rosenthal. 6. Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America by Maggie Haberman The New York Times White House correspondent traces events from Donald Trump's rise in New York City through to his post-presidency. 9. Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me by Ralph Macchio The star of Cobra Kai discusses the personal and pop culture impact of The Karate Kid. 8. Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard The conservative commentator's Killing series profiles Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Muhammad Ali. 9. Bibi: My Story by Benjamin Netanyahu An autobiography by the former prime minister of Israel. 10. Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories by Kelly Ripa The Daytime Emmy Award-winning TV host shares stories from her life on and off screen. 11. Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization by Neil deGrasse Tyson The astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium delves into subjects including politics, religion, gender and race. 12. The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté with Daniel Maté The potential ways in which trauma and stress from modern-day living can affect our physical health. 13. What if? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe The creator of the web comic xkcd and former NASA roboticist looks into hypothetical and oddball scenarios. 14. The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II by Buzz Bissinger The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist depicts the service of college football players who served in the Marines during World War II. 15. The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy by Anand Giridharadas The author of Winners Take All profiles people working to use persuasion during a time of polarization. ©2022 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 November 6, 2022 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 22, 2022. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions