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New York Times Best Seller lists

The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is updated online every Wednesday evening. Below are best seller lists for hardcover fiction and non-fiction. For more lists, visit our New York Times Children's Best Sellers page, our NYT Best Sellers for Teens page , or The New York Times's Best Sellers page.

Hardcover Fiction

October 5, 2025

1

The Secret of Secretsby Dan Brown
As he searches for the missing noetic scientist he has been seeing, Robert Langdon discovers something regarding a secret project.

2

The Academyby Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham
Harmful rumors cause trouble for the students and staff at a New England boarding school.

3

The Last Letterby Rebecca Yarros
Ryan asks his friend Beckett to help his sister, who is caring for her twin children in Telluride.

4

Among the Burning Flowersby Samantha Shannon
In this installment of the Roots of Chaos series, Marosa Vetalda and her betrothed seek to give rise to a better world.

5

Katabasisby R.F. Kuang
A pair of rival graduate students descend into the underworld to save their late professor and secure his recommendation.

6

Assistant to the Villainby Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Evie Sage gets a job doing unspecified office duties for the most infamous villain in the kingdom of Rennedawn.

7

Buckeyeby Patrick Ryan
Consequences created by a secret forged between members of two families in a small Ohio town affect a new generation.

8

Onyx Stormby Rebecca Yarros
The third book in the Empyrean series. As enemies gain traction, Violet Sorrengail goes beyond the Aretian wards in search of allies.

9

Atmosphereby Taylor Jenkins Reid
In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training with a group of candidates for NASA’s space shuttle program.

10

My Friendsby Fredrik Backman
A young woman looks into the story behind a painting that was made 25 years ago and a small group of teens depicted in it; translated by Neil Smith.

11

Broken Countryby Clare Leslie Hall
Beth must confront her past when the man she once loved as a teenager returns to the village with his son.

12

The Correspondentby Virginia Evans
Letters from someone she used to know push Sybil Van Antwerp toward revisiting her past and finding a way to forgive.

13

The Color of Deathby Trey Gowdy with Christopher Greyson
After a tragedy strikes his family, an assistant district attorney investigates the murder of a young woman.

14

Framed in Deathby J.D. Robb
The 61st book of the In Death series. Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a woman found in the doorway of two gallery owners' home.

15

Quicksilverby Callie Hart
Saeris is transported to a dangerous land of ice and snow, where she must contend with a Fae warrior who has suspect agendas.

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Hardcover Nonfiction

October 5, 2025

1

Poems & Prayersby Matthew McConaughey
The actor and author of “Greenlights” explores elements of belief and reason that make up our lives.

2

Confronting Evilby Bill O'Reilly and Josh Hammer
O'Reilly and Hammer profile some of history’s nefarious characters.

3

All the Way to the Riverby Elizabeth Gilbert
The author of “Eat, Pray, Love” depicts her journey through a cycle involving self-destructive tendencies.

4

The Book of Sheenby Charlie Sheen
The actor, known for his roles in “Platoon” and “Two and a Half Men,” shares stories about his life in Hollywood.

5

History Mattersby David McCullough
A posthumous collection of essays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author on history’s impact on our present and our future; edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill.

6

We the Peopleby Jill Lepore
The author of “These Truths” examines the history of the U.S. Constitution and challenges its interpretation by the Supreme Court and the theory of originalism.

7

The Anxious Generationby 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.

8

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Diesby Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares
A warning regarding how machine superintelligence may bring about human extinction.

9

Black Af Historyby Michael Harriot
A columnist at TheGrio.com articulates moments in American history that center the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.

10

Why Fascists Fear Teachersby Randi Weingarten
The president of the American Federation of Teachers explains why fascist regimes clamp down on educators and reinforces the importance of teaching critical thinking skills.

11

Night Peopleby Mark Ronson
The multiple award-winning record producer recounts his time as a D.J. in New York in the 1990s.

12

Dead Centerby Joe Manchin
The former senator from West Virginia recalls his time in government.

13

Replaceable Youby Mary Roach
The author of “Fuzz” looks at various efforts to create replacement human body parts.

14

Listening to the Lawby Amy Coney Barrett
The Supreme Court justice explains her approach to interpreting the Constitution and recounts some personal and professional experiences.

15

On Powerby Mark R. Levin
The Fox News host considers various facets of power and its effect on history.