New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 20, 2022

1. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir
by Matthew Perry

The actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety.
2. Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story
by Bono

The lead singer of the Irish rock band U2 offers details of his life, career and activism.
3. The Philosophy of Modern Song
by Bob Dylan

In a collection of more than 60 essays, the musician and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature explores the nature of popular music.
4. I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy

The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother.
5. Cinema Speculation
by Quentin Tarantino

The filmmaker shares his love of cinema with special attention given to key American films of the 1970s.
6. And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
by Jon Meacham

The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer portrays the life of Abraham Lincoln.
7. Radio's Greatest of All Tme
by Rush Limbaugh with Kathryn Adams Limbaugh and David Limbaugh

A collection of the late conservative commentator's on-air moments, with memories from his widow and brother.
8. The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human
by Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author chronicles the discovery of cells and describes how modern medicine uses them.
9. The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams
by Stacy Schiff

The Pulitzer-Prize-winning biographer details Samuel Adams's contributions to the American Revolution.
10. The Myth of Normal: Trauma, IIlness & Healing in a Toxic Culture
by Gabor Maté with Daniel Maté  

The potential ways in which trauma and stress from modern-day living can affect our physical health.
11. Justice Corrupted: How the Left Weaponized Our Legal System
by Ted Cruz

The Republican senator from Texas gives his take on the justice system.
12. Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

The conservative commentator's Killing series profiles Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Muhammad Ali.
13. Bibi: My Story
by Benjamin Netanyahu

An autobiography by the former prime minister of Israel.
14. The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir
by Paul Newman

The late movie star's memoir reveals intimate details about his personal relationships and professional rivalries; compiled and edited by David Rosenthal.
15. Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
by Tom Felton

The actor known for playing the villain Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies recounts his life on and off the set  of the film series.
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A version of this list appears in the November 20, 2022 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending November 5, 2022.
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