New York Times
Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
June 28, 2026
1. The Land and Its People
by
David Sedaris
Essays on the passage of time, complicated relationships and some unexpected delights life has to offer.
2. Strangers
by
Belle Burden
Burden retraces her marriage of 20 years in search of clues to help shape her understanding about its demise and to find a way forward.
3. View from the East Wing
by
Jill Biden
The former first lady recounts her time in the White House, causes she championed and her simultaneous work as a community college professor.
4. London Falling
by
Patrick Radden Keefe
The author of
Say Nothing
details the efforts by the parents of a 19-year-old Londoner to uncover the truth about his mysterious death and secret life.
5. Courage Can Save Us
by
Rye Barcott
Profiles of Democratic and Republican politicians who previously served in the military or the F.B.I.
6. All American Patriotism
by
Rachel Campos-Duffy
The co-host of
Fox & Friends Weekend
brings together songs, stories and photographs to celebrate America.
7. A Screaming Life
by
Kim Thayil with Adem Tepedelen
The story of the band Soundgarden told by its lead guitarist and co-founder.
8. Take Me to Your Leader
by
Neil deGrasse Tyson
The astrophysicist depicts what potential encounters with aliens from outer space might be like.
9. The Anxious Generation
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.
10. All We Say
by
Ben Rhodes
The former speechwriter for President Obama explicates what it means to be American through this collection of 15 speeches.
11. The Case for America
by
Bret Baier
The chief political anchor for Fox News shares his perspectives on our national character during divisive times.
12. Transcendent
by
Laverne Cox
The Emmy-nominated actress shares her story of being a transgender woman in Hollywood and fighting for transgender rights.
13. The Fix
by
Barbara McQuade
The former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan describes what she considers threats to American democracy and national security.
14. Liar's Kingdom
by
Andrew Weissmann
The author of
Where Law Ends
argues that a flaw in America’s legal system allows for deceit in our politics.
15. Suicidal Empathy
by
Gad Saad
The host of the podcast
The Saad Truth
argues that what he considers misguided compassion is having a negative impact on society.
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A version of this list appears in the June 28, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending June 13, 2026.
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