The Westport Library Resource Guides: New York Times Best Sellers: Current List

FICTION

Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
A pair of rival graduate students descend into the underworld to save their late professor and secure his recommendation.
The Color of Death by Trey Gowdy; Christopher Greyson
After a tragedy strikes his family, an assistant district attorney investigates the murder of a young woman.
Quicksilver by 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.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training with a group of candidates for NASA’s space shuttle program.
My Friends by 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.
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Beth must confront her past when the man she once loved as a teenager returns to the village with his son.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
The third book in the Empyrean series. As enemies gain traction, Violet Sorrengail goes beyond the Aretian wards in search of allies.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
Jeanie takes over her aunt’s café in Dream Harbor and encounters a local farmer.
On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn
A dragon rider named Medra Pendragon is captured by vampires and placed inside the dangerous Bloodwing Academy.
Never Flinch by Stephen King
Holly Gibney does double duty by helping head off acts of retribution and protecting a women’s rights activist.
Great Big Beautiful Life by 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.
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
An investigative journalist returns to South Carolina, where she comes across a diary that appears to have details related to unsolved crimes.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon.
James by 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.

NONFICTION

The Anxious Generation by 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.
On Power by Mark R. Levin
The Fox News host considers various facets of power and its effect on history.
The Idaho Four by James Patterson; Vicky Ward
Investigations into the murders of four University of Idaho students on Nov. 13, 2022.
Breakneck by Dan Wang
An examination of rapid growth and political repression in China and how it compares to the United States.
Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green
The author of “The Anthropocene Reviewed” chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.
Black AF History by Michael Harriot
A columnist at TheGrio.com articulates moments in American history that center the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.
Abundance by Ezra Klein; Derek Thompson
A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress.
Outlive by Peter Attia (Contribution by); Bill Gifford (Contribution by)
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi; Abraham Verghese (Foreword by)
A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer portrays the life and career of the literary celebrity and political pundit.
The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr
The author of “The Universal Christ” explicates the writings of Jewish prophets and reflects upon modern life.
Coming up Short by 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.
The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer; John Burgoyne (Illustrator)
The author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne.
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
In 1972, an incident with a breaching whale turns a couple’s dream of sailing on a boat into a monthslong struggle for survival on a raft.
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
In his nonfiction debut, El Akkad looks at how the West responds to mass suffering.

New York Times Best Sellers: Current List

September 14, 2025