New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
September 3, 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. Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything
by Michio Kaku

The ways in which quantum computing might be a benefit to society. 
5. 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.
6. Pageboy: A Memoir
by Elliot Page

The Oscar-nominated star details discovering himself as a trans person and navigating abuse in Hollywood.
7. 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.
8. Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
by Adam Grant

An examination of the cognitive skills of rethinking and unlearning that could be used to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
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. What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

An approach to dealing with trauma that shifts an essential question used to investigate it.
11. 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.
12. Tucker
by Chadwick Moore

An overview of the personal and professional life of the conservative commentator.
13. Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe
by Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins with Benjamin Meadows-Ingram

The Grammy-nominated recording artist shares how he overcame obstacles in his life and career.
14. Poverty, by America
by Matthew Desmond

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted examines the ways in which affluent Americans keep poor people poor.
15. Spare
by Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex details his struggles with the royal family, loss of his mother, service in the British Army and marriage to Meghan Markle.
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A version of this list appears in the September 3, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending August 19, 2023.
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