New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
October 27, 2024

1. Melania: A Memoir
by Melania Trump

The former first lady describes her work as a fashion model, marriage to Donald Trump and time in the White House.
2. From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough

Presley's memoir, completed by her daughter, explores her relationships and challenges.
3. Be Ready When the Luck Happens
by Ina Garten

A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa.
4. The Message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

The author of Between the World and Me travels to three locations to uncover the dissonance between the realities on the ground and the narratives shaped about them.
5. 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.
6. Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering
by Malcolm Gladwell

Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics.
7. Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

The conservative commentator evaluates the legacies of American presidents.
8. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
9. Black Saturday: An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza
by Trey Yingst

The Fox News war correspondent gives an account of events on Oct. 7, 2023.
10. Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI
by Yuval Noah Harari

The author of Sapiens delves into how societies and political systems have used information and gives a warning about artificial intelligence.
11. Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days That Changed America's Politics Forever
by Chris Wallace with Mitch Weiss

The CNN author portrays the presidential election of 1960 and draws parallels to the 2024 race.
12. The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement
by Sharon McMahon

A former high school government and law teacher profiles lesser-known Americans who made an impact.
13. Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty
by Hillary Rodham Clinton

The former secretary of state reflects on private and public moments from her life.
14. Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment
by Jason Schreier

The author of Press Reset gives an account of the rise and fall of the video game company Blizzard Entertainment.
15. Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health
by Marty Makary 

The author of The Price We Pay examines the ways modern medicine might cause harm.
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A version of this list appears in the October 27, 2024 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 12, 2024.
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