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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers May 31, 2026 |
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| 1. Suicidal Empathy by Gad SaadThe 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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| 2. Strangers by Belle BurdenBurden retraces her marriage of 20 years in search of clues to help shape her understanding about its demise and to find a way forward. |
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| 3. Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse TysonThe astrophysicist depicts what potential encounters with aliens from outer space might be like. |
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| 4. The Case for America by Bret BaierThe chief political anchor for Fox News shares his perspectives on our national character during divisive times. |
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| 6. Famesick by Lena DunhamThe author of Not That Kind of Girl evaluates the effects that pursuing her creative endeavors had on her. |
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| 7. True Crime by Patricia CornwellThe author, known for her Kay Scarpetta thrillers, shares moments from her life that shaped her writing career. |
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| 8. The U.S. Constitution by Melissa MurrayThe co-author of The Trump Indictments gives historical context for each of the amendments in the Constitution. |
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| 9. London Falling by Patrick Radden KeefeThe 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. |
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| 10. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtA co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children. |
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| 11. I Am Not a Robot by Joanna SternThe Emmy-winning tech journalist describes using artificial intelligence for a myriad of activities over the course of a year. |
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| 12. American Rambler by Isaac FitzgeraldThe author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts goes on a yearlong journey that follows in the footsteps of the pioneer nurseryman known as Johnny Appleseed. |
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| 13. Vengeance by Tom ClavinA co-author of The Heart of Everything That Is examines the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which is nearing its 150th anniversary. |
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| 14. This Vast Enterprise by Craig FehrmanA revisionist history of the Lewis and Clark expedition viewed from the perspectives of 10 people connected to it. |
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| 15. Inside the Box by David EpsteinThe author of Range evaluates the benefits of limitations and constraints. |
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