New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers August 4, 2024 1. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an--- 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. 2. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson The author of The Splendid and the Vile portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War. 3. JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil Twenty-five years after his death, an oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. 4. Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed by Maureen Callahan The author of American Predator puts forward a history of the Kennedy family that describes the abuse of women in its orbit. 5. On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service by Anthony Fauci The physician-scientist and immunologist chronicles his six decades of public service, including his work during the AIDS crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. 6. The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free by Pete Hegseth The Fox & Friends Weekend host shares his experiences serving in the Army and his views on the current state of the American military. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford Drawing on the latest science and challenging mainstream medicine, a visionary physician and leading longevity expert presents a well-founded strategic and tactical approach to extending lifespan while also improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health. 8. Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen The author of Operation Paperclip portrays possible outcomes in the minutes following a nuclear missle launch. 9. An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin A trove of items collected by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian's late husband inspired an appraisal of central figures and pivotal moments of the 1960s. 10. Tiger, Tiger by James Patterson The ups and downs in the life and career of the golf champion Tiger Woods. 11. A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko The author of The Emerald Mile goes with a friend on a journey to hike the Grand Canyon from end to end. 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. 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. 14. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother. 15. What This Comedian Said Will Shock You by Bill Maher The host of Real Time With Bill Maher gives his take on a variety of subjects in American culture and politics. ©2024 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 4, 2024 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending July 20, 2024. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions