New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
November 15, 2026 

In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood by Collin Gosselin
2. In the Shadow of Eight
by Collin Gosselin with Allie Kingsley Baker

A dark tell-all by one of the sextuplets from the reality TV series Jon & Kate Plus 8.
Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World by Adam Grant
4. Vibe
by Adam Grant

The author of Think Again delves into what might reinforce the strengths or exacerbate the weaknesses of bonds within relationships.
Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle by Brian Kilmeade
5. Uniting the States
by Brian Kilmeade

A co-host of Fox & Friends portrays contributions made by six key people around the time of the formation of our country.
The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic by Malcolm Gladwell
6. The American Way of Killing
by Malcolm Gladwell

Gladwell examines why there are so many homicides in the United States and what stops us from fixing this issue.
The Steps: A Memoir by Sylvester Stallone
8. The Steps
by Sylvester Stallone

The Hollywood icon describes the challenges he encountered during his childhood and the start of his career.
Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State by Michael Lewis
9. Blockers
by Michael Lewis

The author of The Fifth Risk tells the story of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency through the lens of six public servants.
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister by Charles Spencer
10. Swan Song
by Charles Spencer

The ninth Earl Spencer shares personal stories about his sister, Diana, from childhood through her untimely death.
One Helluva Ride by Michael Douglas
11. One Helluva Ride
by Michael Douglas with Shane Salerno and Michael Fleming Jr.

The Hollywood icon shares stories about his career and relationships.
Abandoning a Cat: A Personal Story by Haruki Murakami
13. Abandoning a Cat
by Haruki Murakami

Murakami reflects on his relationship with his father, from whom he had been estranged for 20 years; translated by Philip Gabriel.
Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth about Non-Human Intelligent Life by Jay Stratton
14. Out of the Shadows
by Jay Stratton

A former senior U.S. intelligence official gives his account of investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena and non-human intelligent life.
The Game by Peter King
15. The Game
by Peter King

The rise of the National Football League over the last four decades told through the stories of some of the players, teams, coaches and controversies.
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A version of this list appears in the November 15, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending October 31, 2026.
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