New York Times Non-Fiction Bestsellers

Last Updated: November 22, 2025

Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will by Senator John Kennedy

The Republican senator from Louisiana shares stories about politics in Washington, D.C., and in his home state.

The Look by Michele Obama with Meredith Koop

The Look
by Michele Obama with Meredith Koop

A celebration of the former first lady’s evolution in style, featuring more than 200 photographs.

1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History- And How it Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin

The New York Times journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market.

The American Revolution: An Intimate History by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns

The American Revolution: An Intimate History
by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns

A companion to the PBS series that delves into various facets of the war and the founding of a new form of government.

Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD with Bill Gifford

Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia, MD with Bill Gifford

Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health.

The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon

An account of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an American Great Lakes freighter, 50 years ago.

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk

Bessel van der Kolk transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring–specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies.

Heart, Life, Music by Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason

Heart, Life, Music
by Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason

The country musician recounts events and encounters that shaped his life and career.