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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

August 24, 2025

1

The Fallen & the Kiss of Duskby Carissa Broadbent
The fourth book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series and second book of the Shadowborn Duet.

2

Scarredby Emily McIntire
The second book in the Never After series. Lady Sara Beatreaux develops an attraction for one of the men she intended to kill.

3

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

4

Not Quite Dead Yetby Holly Jackson
With only a week left to live after a violent attack on Halloween, Jet Mason is determined to solve her own murder.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

An Inside Jobby Daniel Silva
The 25th book in the Gabriel Allon series. The art world, the mob and the Vatican intersect when a Leonardo da Vinci painting goes missing.

9

The Wedding Peopleby Alison Espach
A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.

10

The Hamptons Lawyerby James Patterson and Mike Lupica
The third book in the Jane Smith thriller series. Taking on a celebrity client proves dangerous.

11

Jamesby Percival Everett
A reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” shines a different light on Mark Twain's classic, revealing new facets of the character of Jim.

12

Great Big Beautiful Lifeby Emily Henry
A writer looking for her big break competes against a Pulitzer winner to tell the story of an octogenarian with a storied past.

13

Never Flinchby Stephen King
Holly Gibney does double duty by helping head off acts of retribution and protecting a women’s rights activist.

14

The Enchanted Greenhouseby Sarah Beth Durst
In this novel set in the world of “The Spellshop,” Terlu Perna must figure out a sorcerer’s secrets to save an island containing magical greenhouses.

15

Dungeon Crawler Carlby Matt Dinniman
A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon.

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Hardcover Nonfiction

August 24, 2025

1

Coming Up Shortby Robert B. Reich
An economist who served in three presidential administrations gives his perspective on his generation’s impact on democracy, society and the economy.

2

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

3

One Nation Always Under Godby Tim Scott
The Republican senator from South Carolina depicts the influence Christianity had on some prominent people and institutions.

4

Disney Adultsby AJ Wolfe
An exploration of the subculture of loyal fans, composed of grown-ups, of the Disney films, merchandise and theme parks.

5

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.

6

The Idaho Fourby James Patterson and Vicky Ward
Investigations into the murders of four University of Idaho students on Nov. 13, 2022.

7

The Devil Reached Toward the Skyby Garrett M. Graff
The author of “When the Sea Came Alive” provides a narrative account of the people and events involved in and impacted by the creation of the atomic bomb.

8

King of Kingsby Scott Anderson
The author of “Lawrence in Arabia” weaves together the history of the Iranian revolution.

9

Everything is Tuberculosisby John Green
The author of “The Anthropocene Reviewed” chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.

10

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

11

Tonight in Junglelandby Peter Ames Carlin
The author of “Bruce” portrays the making of Springsteen’s album “Born to Run.”

12

Ghosts of Hiroshimaby Charles Pellegrino
Firsthand accounts from people affected by the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

13

Breaking the Lawby Alex Marlow
The editor in chief of Breitbart News makes his argument that liberals are exploiting the legal system.

14

Abundanceby Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress.

15

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