New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers May 26, 2024 1. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson The author of The Splendid and the Vile portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War. 2. You Never Know: A Memoir by Tom Selleck with Ellis Henican The actor charts his journey from his California childhood to success in Hollywood. 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 End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation by Victor Davis Hanson The author of The Dying Citizen and The Case for Trump looks at how some societies obliterate their foes. 5. Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me by Whoopi Goldberg The EGOT winner shares personal stories about her mother and older brother and the struggles they faced. 6. Love, Mom: Inspiring Stories Celebrating Motherhood by Nicole Saphier Fox News anchors and personalities contribute to a collection of reflections on motherhood. 7. Coming Home by Brittney Griner with Michelle Burford The women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist recounts being held captive in Russia. 8. An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin A trove of items collected by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian's late husband inspired an appraisal of central figures and pivotal moments of the 1960s. 9. No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong With Politics and How We Move America Forward by Kristi Noem The governor of South Dakota and author of Not My First Rodeo gives her take on where the Republican Party is headed.   10. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 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. For Love of Country: Leave the Democratic Party Behind by Tulsi Gabbard The Army Reserve officer, former member of Congress and 2020 Presidential candidate explains why she left the Democratic Party. 13. The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger The Atlantic staff writer delves into recent discoveries in botanical research that give insights into plant intelligence. 14. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. 15. Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott Meditations and stories about the transformational power of love by the author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Bird by Bird. ©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 May 26, 2024 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending May 11, 2024. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions