New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers May 7, 2023 1. 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. 2. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity. 3. You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything is Funny, Nothing is Sacred, and We're All in This Together by Kat Timpf The co-host of Gutfeld! and Fox News contributor gives her take on free speech and comedy. 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. 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. 6. The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama The former first lady shares personal stories and the tools she uses to deal with difficult situations. 7. Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted examines the ways in which affluent Americans keep poor people poor.  8. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over 35 years. 9. I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan by Katie Porter The Democratic congresswoman from California describes challenges she faced before and during her time in office. 10. You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smith The poet explores her love for her children and commitment to herself after the end of her marriage. 11. It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs by Mary Louise Kelly The cohost of NPR's All Things Considered reflects on the period of time when her father died and her older son would soon leave for college. 12. The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival by Ron DeSantis The Florida governor gives his account of his achievements and shares his opinions about the political left. 13. Follow Me to Hell: McNelly's Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice by Tom Clavin A portrayal of a ranger named Leander McNelly and his men in 1870s Texas. 14. Got Your Number: The Greatest Sports Legends and the Numbers They Own by Mike Greenberg with Paul Hembekides  The ESPN host partners with his producer to create their list of top 100 sports legends.   15. Choosing to Run: A Memoir by Des Linden with Bonnie D. Ford  The Boston Marathon winner and Olympian shares her racing highlights and training methods. ©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 May 7, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 22, 2023. Home  | Catalog | Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions