New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers October 22, 2023 1. 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.    2. 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. 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. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 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. 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. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 10. 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. 11. Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America by Steve Inskeep A host of NPR's Morning Edition describes encounters Abraham Lincoln had with some who disagreed with him.  12. 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. 13. To Infinity & Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker Science and pop culture intertwine in this exploration of the cosmos, which includes parallel worlds and time travel. 14. Breaking Biden: Exposing the Hidden Forces and Secret Money Machine Behind Joe Biden, His Family, and His Administration by Alex Marlow The editor in chief of Breitbart News gives his take on President Biden and those around him. 15. Heirloom Rooms: Soulful Stories of Home by Erin Napier Essays by the HGTV host inspired by the rooms in her home and the memories they evoke. ©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 22, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 7, 2023. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions