New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers August 20, 2023 1. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 2. 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. 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. Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS by BTS and Myeongseok Kang An oral history of the K-pop group that is celebrating its 10th anniversary. 5. The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos A hospice nurse shares some of her most impactful experiences and questions some of society's beliefs around end-of-life care. 6. What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds by Jennifer Ackerman The author of The Genius of Birds explores new scientific discoveries about the brains and behavior of owls. 7. The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey A chronicler of the aquatic world gives an overview of deep-sea exploration and details recent findings there. 8. Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page The Oscar-nominated star details discovering himself as a trans person and navigating abuse in Hollywood. 9. The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us About How and When This Crisis Will End by Neil Howe One of the authors of The Fourth Turning gives reflections on the cycles of history and makes predictions of potential outcomes generated by the present era of polarization. 10. Jackie: Public, Private, Secret by J. Randy Taraborrelli A biography of the former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. 11. The King of Late Night by Greg Gutfeld A collection of essays by the host of the late-night Fox News show Gutfeld! 12. Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship by Johnny Joey Jones The Fox News military analyst shares stories from working with veterans for over a decade. 13.Dark Future: Uncovering the Great Reset's Terrifying Next Phase by Glenn Beck with Justin Haskins The second book in the Great Reset series. The conservative commentator gives his take on advances in technology and their potential impact. 14. The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel The author of The Stranger in the Woods tells the story of  Stéphane Breitwieser, who stole art more than 200 times for the sake of admiring it. 15. Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted examines the ways in which affluent Americans keep poor people poor. ©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 August 20, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending August 5, 2023. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions