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This copy is for your personal, noncommercial use only.

15 weeks on the list

by Rebecca Yarros

Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

2 weeks on the list

by Ann Patchett

Three daughters, who return to their family orchard in the spring of 2020, learn about their mother’s relationship with a famous actor.

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by Danielle Steel

A best-selling author inherits an estate near London from her uncle and contemplates embracing a new identity.

New this week

by Lisa Jewell

After meeting a woman who shares the same birthday, Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own true crime podcast.

New this week

by James McBride

Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.

6 weeks on the list

by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin

A biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and an inspiration for the film “Oppenheimer.”

89 weeks on the list

by David Grann

The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.

20 weeks on the list

by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

17 weeks on the list

by David Grann

The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.

155 weeks on the list

by Bessel van der Kolk

How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.

14 weeks on the list

by Rebecca Yarros

Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

2 weeks on the list

by Ann Patchett

Three daughters, who return to their family orchard in the spring of 2020, learn about their mother’s relationship with a famous actor.

New this week

by James McBride

Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.

New this week

by Lisa Jewell

After meeting a woman who shares the same birthday, Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own true crime podcast.

New this week

by Danielle Steel

A best-selling author inherits an estate near London from her uncle and contemplates embracing a new identity.

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20 weeks on the list

by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

17 weeks on the list

by David Grann

The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.

53 weeks on the list

by Jennette McCurdy

The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother.

5 weeks on the list

by BTS and Myeongseok Kang

An oral history of the K-pop group that is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

9 weeks on the list

by Hadley Vlahos

A hospice nurse shares some of her most impactful experiences and questions some of society's beliefs around end-of-life care.

7 weeks on the list

by Colleen Hoover

Dangers develop when a drug trafficker becomes obsessed with a woman who has a mutual attraction to a D.E.A. agent.

119 weeks on the list

by Colleen Hoover

A battered wife raised in a violent home attempts to halt the cycle of abuse.

43 weeks on the list

by Colleen Hoover

In the sequel to “It Ends With Us,” Lily deals with her jealous ex-husband as she reconnects with her first boyfriend.

26 weeks on the list

by Hannah Grace

Anastasia might need the help of the captain of a college hockey team to get on the Olympic figure skating team.

16 weeks on the list

by Freida McFadden

Troubles surface when a woman looking to make a fresh start takes a job in the home of the Winchesters.

7 weeks on the list

by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin

A biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and an inspiration for the film “Oppenheimer.”

128 weeks on the list

by David Grann

The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil. The fledgling F.B.I. intervened, ineffectively.

251 weeks on the list

by Bessel van der Kolk

How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.

9 weeks on the list

by Dolly Alderton

The British journalist shares stories and observations; the basis of the TV series.

174 weeks on the list

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

A botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation espouses having an understanding and appreciation of plants and animals.

194 weeks on the list

by James Clear

3 weeks on the list

by B. Dylan Hollis

30 weeks on the list

by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss

193 weeks on the list

by Charlie Mackesy

306 weeks on the list

by Mark Manson

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15 weeks on the list

by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro

The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend.

233 weeks on the list

by Alan Gratz

Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven.

409 weeks on the list

by R.J. Palacio

A boy with a facial deformity starts school.

47 weeks on the list

by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso

After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her.

21 weeks on the list

by Beth Lincoln. Illustrated by Claire Powell

Shenanigan Swift investigates murders during a family reunion treasure hunt.

9 weeks on the list

by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

The crayons go back to school and can't wait for art class.

53 weeks on the list

by Mo Willems

Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time.

33 weeks on the list

by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry

Blue gives a friend a ride to school.

365 weeks on the list

by Emily Winfield Martin

A celebration of future possibilities.

411 weeks on the list

by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

What to serve your dragon-guests.

69 weeks on the list

by Jenny Han

A beach house, summer love and enduring friendships.

288 weeks on the list

by Suzanne Collins

In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV.

98 weeks on the list

by Holly Jackson

Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes.

752 weeks on the list

written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney

The travails and challenges of adolescence.

751 weeks on the list

by J.K. Rowling

A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil.

15 weeks on the list

by Alice Oseman

Tori Spring is determined to find out who's behind the blog called Solitaire, which has caused serious pranks at her school.

32 weeks on the list

by Alice Oseman

Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart when Nick leaves for university.

8 weeks on the list

by Rebecca Ross

Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection.

3 weeks on the list

by Erin A. Craig

In this sequel to "House of Salt and Sorrows," Verity runs away to the land of Bloem, where she is attracted to the impossibly handsome Alexander Laurent.

37 weeks on the list

by Holly Jackson

Six friends on a spring break road trip in an R.V. are the target of a sniper.

A version of this list appears in the August 27, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending August 12, 2023. Lists are published early online.

More about our methodology

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A version of this list appears in the August 27, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending August 12, 2023. Lists are published early online.

More about our methodology

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