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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

December 14, 2025

1

Brimstoneby Callie Hart
The second book in the Fae & Alchemy series. To save those close to them, Saeris and Fisher face a new set of dangers.

2

The Widowby John Grisham
When Simon Latch, a lawyer in rural Virginia, is accused of murder, he goes in search of the real killer.

3

Alchemisedby SenLinYu
After the war, an imprisoned alchemist is sent to a necromancer to recover her lost memories.

4

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.

5

Gone Before Goodbyeby Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
When a mysterious man disappears, the former combat surgeon giving him medical assistance goes on the lam.

6

The Book of Azraelby Amber V. Nicole
As dangers intensify, an alliance between enemies might be the only thing that can save a world and various realms.

7

The Intruderby Freida McFadden
During a rough storm, Casey puts herself in danger when she lets a girl, who is covered in blood, into her cabin.

8

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.

9

Return of the Spiderby James Patterson
The 34th book in the Alex Cross series. An enemy’s murder book suggests Cross may have made rookie mistakes years ago.

10

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.

11

Exit Strategyby Lee Child and Andrew Child
The 30th book in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher’s interest is piqued when he finds a handwritten note in his pocket.

12

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.

13

Mona's Eyesby Thomas Schlesser
A 10-year-old who may get permanent vision loss is bolstered by her grandfather’s quest to bring beauty into her life; translated by Hildegarde Serle.

14

The Seven Ringsby Nora Roberts
The third book in the Lost Bride Trilogy. Sonya fights across two realms to take possession of a haunted manor.

15

Nash Fallsby David Baldacci
A successful businessman’s life is turned upside down when he is recruited by the F.B.I. to stop a large money laundering scheme.

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Hardcover Nonfiction

December 14, 2025

1

How to Test Negative for Stupidby John Kennedy
The Republican senator from Louisiana shares stories about politics in Washington, D.C., and in his home state.

2

1929by 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.

3

The Lookby Michelle Obama with Meredith Koop
A celebration of the former first lady’s evolution in style, featuring more than 200 photographs.

4

Nobody's Girlby Virginia Roberts Giuffre
The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

5

The American Revolutionby 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.

6

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

7

107 Daysby Kamala Harris
The former vice president recounts her abbreviated campaign to become president in 2024.

8

The Greatest Sentence Ever Writtenby Walter Isaacson
The historian and biographer examines the concepts of a statement found in the Declaration of Independence.

9

Heart Life Musicby Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason
The country musician recounts events and encounters that shaped his life and career.

10

The Gales of Novemberby John U. Bacon
An account of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an American Great Lakes freighter, 50 years ago.

11

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.

12

Simply Moreby Cynthia Erivo
The multiple award-winning performer and producer shares insights into how she overcame obstacles to complete real and metaphorical marathons.

13

To Rescue the American Spiritby Bret Baier with Catherine Whitney
The Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor chronicles the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt.

14

Outliveby Peter Attia with Bill Gifford
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

15

100 Rules for Living to 100by Dick Van Dyke with Tal McThenia
The multiple award-winning entertainer reflects upon how his positivity shaped his life and career.