New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 12, 2023

1. The Woman in Me
by Britney Spears

The Grammy Award-winning pop star details her personal and professional experiences, including the years she spent under a conservatorship overseen by her father.
2. Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism
by Rachel Maddow

The MSNBC host and co-author of Bag Man details a campaign to overthrow the U.S. government and install authoritarian rule prior to and during our involvement in World War II.
3. Romney: A Reckoning
by McKay Coppins

A staff writer at The Atlantic profiles the Republican senator from Utah and former governor of Massachusetts.
4. If You Would Have Told Me
by John Stamos with Daphne Young

A memoir by the star of Full House, ER and General Hospital.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
9. Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World
by Mary Beard

The author of SPQR questions some assumptions about imperial power as she examines the social and political world of Roman emperors.
10. 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.
11. Worthy
by Jada Pinkett Smith

The actress and talk-show host describes personal and professional difficulties she encountered and her journey to finding self-love.
12. 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. 
 
13. 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.
14. Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
by Dolly Parton with Holly George-Warren

The country music legend shares stories about her favorite outfits she has worn on and off the stage.
 
15. 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.
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A version of this list appears in the November 12, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 28, 2023.
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