New York Times Best Sellers: 2025 New York Times Best Sellers

A semi-famous artist leaves her family behind to drive herself across country but takes a detour to a nondescript motel.

The 25th book in the Joe Pickett series. Nate seeks vengeance while off the grid and Joe looks for the governor’s missing son-in-law.

An author travels to a Scottish island, where he sees a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to his missing wife.

The 20th book in the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. An influencer hires Cole to investigate the disappearance of her father 10 years ago.

The producer of a true crime TV series enlists the help of a detective to look into the disappearances of several teenage girls.

A reimagining of the story of Hercules in which the protagonist is forced to attend the Spartan War Academy.

The 60th book of the In Death series. Eve Dallas investigates the mysterious death of someone who was in a secret organization.

In 1995, a hapless journalist must protect a girl from forces that seek to control her.

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

A Lutheran pastor’s diary from 1912, which details a massacre in which 217 Blackfeet died in the snow, is found a century later.

The fifth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. The action moves to the sixth floor, which is known as the Hunting Grounds.

A man in search of the father he never knew encounters a single mom and rumors circulate of the nearby appearance of a white deer.

A Nigerian travel writer living in America and several women connected to her face turning points in their lives.

Fifty years after a wedding in Montana, reverberations from that time continue to affect three friends and their children.

Elphaba’s childhood lays the groundwork for the character she will become in “Wicked.”

The third book in the Emily Wilde series. Wilde joins with a former academic rival to examine the inner workings of a faerie realm.

A new mother discovers that her husband is the gunman in a hostage situation.

A woman whose husband was killed after a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler hides out in Normandy under an assumed name.

A Roman general who can transform into a dragon and a Dacian dancer discover that their love may bring about pain.

The second book in the Broken Blades series. Trust is tested in the pursuit of the Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord.

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

The fourth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Obstacles abound on the fifth floor of the dungeon.

When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.

Two decades after a pop duo broke up, facets of their familial and working relationships are seen in a different light.

Harriet Tubman enlists help from a producer, who was outed on a talk show, to make a hip-hop album and live show to tell the story of her life.

The third book in the Kindred’s Curse saga. Diem and Luther travel across the realms in the hopes of finding the answers that might end the war.

The second book in the Holmes, Margaret & Poe series. A series of child abductions perplexes the private investigators.

The 33rd book in the Alex Cross series. Three candidates to the Supreme Court are violently attacked.

After the passing of their father, seemingly different brothers engage in relationships and seek ways to cope.

The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

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

In 1953, a woman goes to Paris to uncover the truth about the death of her friend during World War II.

The 35th book in the Prey series. True-crime bloggers complicate Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers’s search for a killer.

A student at the University of Edinburgh falls in love and uncovers her divorced parents’ secret.

The 19th book in the Cotton Malone series. Malone goes to Italy to unravel a five-centuries-old mystery.

The 14th book in the Gray Man series. Gentry’s lover, a former spy for Russian foreign intelligence, is imprisoned in a Russian gulag.

The 10th book in the Orphan X series. Things become combative between Evan Smoak and Tommy Stojack.

Four immortal god-princes try to make Rylee Gray fall for all of them to prevent the kingdom of Lumathyst from falling into ruin.

A woman reeling from her husband’s infidelity and the loss of her job meets a well-known actor in the French countryside.

The second book in the Nytefall series. Shifting alliances and impending doom add pressure to Astraea and Nyte’s tenuous relationship.

The private investigator Sami Kierce tracks down clues to solve a mystery from his past.

The 31st book in the Stephanie Plum series. Caught between two fiancés and not knowing what to do, Plum gets back to business as a bounty hunter.

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

The 40th book in the Alex Delaware series. Delaware and Sturgis try to get to the bottom of a series of murders in Hollywood.

The 17th book in the Michael Bennett series. Bennett goes after someone who is killing police officers.

Around the time of the disappearance of a woman who had a one-night stand with the attorney Sarah Morgan’s new husband, police reopen the investigation into the murder of her first husband’s mistress.

The third book in the Presumed Innocent series. A retired judge is asked to come to the defense of his fiancée’s son, who is accused of first-degree murder.

The second book in the Chronicles of Castellane series. An underworld criminal holds clues to the massacre at the royal palace.

Despite having a great date, Samantha asks a veterinarian to forget about her because her family is in crisis.

In 1800, two sisters head to Australia on a convict ship and notice changes in their bodies. In 2019, stories of men missing at sea and other odd occurrences emerge.

A standalone novel set in the world of the Crowns of Nyaxia series. Sylina faces difficult choices when she takes on a mission to destroy a vampire conqueror.

A coal merchant discovers something that causes turmoil in a small Irish town controlled by the church in 1985; the basis of the film.

When a valuable artifact goes missing during the Met Gala in 1978, a curator must confront demons from her past in Egypt.

In 1952, the daughter of a renowned author who disappeared years ago goes in search of clues to better understand her mother’s life and work.

In London in 1944, two teenagers dealing with the dangers of World War II form an alliance with a bookshop owner.

A screenwriter seeking inspiration coincidentally moves next door to the billionaire with whom she hooked up a couple years ago.

While fending off relatives who want her inheritance, Halla unsheathes a sword that brings an immortal warrior into her life.

Told from different points of view, the 50-year relationship between Abe and Jane is brought to life.

As her daughter’s wedding draws near, Gail Baines faces issues with her job, her ex-husband and her past.

The third book in the 6:20 Man series. Devine digs into the deaths of an orphan’s parents and uncovers a large conspiracy.

A woman, who is besieged by calamities in several facets of her life, finds her beliefs about family are tested.

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

A woman encounters dangers when she travels to Jeju Island to save her injured friend’s pet bird; translated by e. yaewon and Paige Aniyah Morris.

A misunderstood girl named Elphaba is declared a witch; the basis of the musical and the film.

A woman washes ashore on a tiny island near Antarctica, where the only inhabitants are a man and his three children.

The fifth book in the Stormlight Archive series. The fate of the Cosmere is imperiled as the fighting and chaos reach an apex.

In 1970, a pregnant teenager, who is placed under watchful eyes at a home in Florida, comes across an occult book.

In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.

An N.Y.P.D. detective is called to a crime scene in an apartment where the shelves are full of books by a true-crime writer.

A dozen short stories that explore darkness in literal and metaphorical forms.

A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress.

The author of “Fire and Fury” depicts what happened behind the scenes during the 2024 Trump presidential campaign.

The Republican congressman from Kentucky gives his analysis of the Biden family’s finances.

The Democratic senator from New York examines various forces that have created a rise of antisemitism in modern times.

A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.

Portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs by the resident photographer for “Saturday Night Live.”

Three women from different backgrounds share their stories of raising a child with autism.

The author of “Allow Me to Retort” examines 10 laws that he argues are negatively impacting America.

The Baylor University history professor looks at patterns in Christian women's leadership.

The editor at large of Jewish Currents and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times evaluates potential narratives following the war in Gaza.

A New York Times Opinion columnist sets forth his reasons why he thinks religious faith makes sense of things.

A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa.

The NBC News anchor and correspondent describes cultural gaps her family encountered after they fled Vietnam.

The actress shares moments from her life and looks at myths regarding aging.

The author of “Bourdain” reconsiders her life and work in the context of reckonings within the food industry.

A former Facebook executive gives an account of policies and leadership at the social media platform.

In the first part of her memoir, the multiple award-winning pop culture icon traces her childhood and forays into the world of entertainment.

A former State Department sanctions official gives insights into how the United States uses its economic and technological strength as unconventional weapons.

The conservative commentator evaluates the legacies of American presidents.

The Academy Award-nominated actress demystifies occurrences and unpacks stigmas related to menopause.

The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.

The podcast host assesses a cycle of reactionary political ideology in an era of polarization.

The author of “The Code Breaker” traces Musk’s life and summarizes his work on electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence.

The author of “The Anthropocene Reviewed” chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.

The singer and bassist for the pop-punk band Blink-182 looks back at moments from his life and career.

The authors of “Shattered” give an account of the 2024 presidential campaigns.

The author of “Here, Right Matters” analyzes the return of Russian expansionism and gives his recommendations on its containment.

In a collection of essays, the Peabody Award- and James Beard Award-winning chef and TV host chronicles his career.

Our criminal justice system viewed through the struggles of 10 wrongfully convicted people to achieve exoneration.

Presley’s memoir, completed by her daughter, explores her relationships and challenges.

The Grammy Award nominee describes her life’s journey from an impoverished childhood to international acclaim.

A memoir by the musician known for his work as the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

A co-host of the podcast "The Big Boo Cast" examines her faith and family dynamics.

Pope Francis recounts details of his life from his childhood through to key moments of his papacy; translated by Richard Dixon.

Franke gives an account of abuse within her family who gained a following with their YouTube channel “8 Passengers.”

In a collection of essays, the comedian shares some public and private moments from her life.

The two-time Olympian gymnast delves into the challenges she faced.

The Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer weaves together life reflections with poems.

The authors of “The Nazi Conspiracy” and “The Lincoln Conspiracy” tell the story of a retired postal worker who might have changed the course of history.

The 23-year relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney is viewed through the lens of the songs they wrote together.

A biography of Earl Weaver, the Baltimore Orioles manager from 1968 to 1982.

A biography of the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live.”

A depiction of the creation of the Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer Lululemon.

Two correspondents for The New York Times depict the decay and dysfunction of the American Congress.

The former first lady describes her work as a fashion model, marriage to Donald Trump and time in the White House.

Three years after the sudden death of her partner, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author spent time on a remote island to grieve his loss.

The author of “Between the World and Me” travels to three locations to uncover the dissonance between the realities on the ground and the narratives shaped about them.

The author of "The Gnostic Gospels" delves into explanations of aspects of the life of Jesus made by his disciples.

Profiles of the strange bedfellows that make up the American right, with an analysis of authoritarian impulses in the United States.

The New York Times business investigations editor examines a campaign to protect the powerful and quash dissent.

The author of “Sapiens” delves into how societies and political systems have used information and gives a warning about artificial intelligence.

The investigative journalist brings to light the corporate practices of the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson.

The author of “The War on the West” gives his perspective on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

In his nonfiction debut, El Akkad looks at how the West responds to mass suffering.

The travel writer and TV host recounts his journey from Istanbul to Kathmandu in the 1970s.

A cultural organizer examines the ways in which the American school system might create and enforce racial hierarchies.

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

The actress and content creator details her life pre- and post-transition and right-wing backlash she received online.

A political adviser and foreign policy specialist tells the story of taking care of a wild hare during the pandemic lockdown.

The author of “Saved” recounts his journey to recovery from the injuries he sustained from a Russian missile attack in Ukraine.

Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics.

The astronaut and activist details her efforts that helped pave the way for the passage of the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act in 2016.

The performer who gained notice in the movie “Say Anything” shares details of her career and relationships.

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.

The Republican senator from Arkansas delineates what he perceives as threats from China.

The MSNBC host considers the ways in which attention capitalism affects politics and society.

A former high school government and law teacher profiles lesser-known Americans who made an impact.

The philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft describes events from his childhood and discovery of computers.

An overview of the pluses and minuses of artificial intelligence.

The author of “The Universal Christ” explicates the writings of Jewish prophets and reflects upon modern life.

Two senior leaders at Palantir Technologies enumerate what they see as potential global threats to the United States.

The founder of the investment firm G9 Ventures recounts her efforts to recover from trauma she experienced during childhood.

The author of “The Gatekeepers” shares anecdotes and insights from the 2024 presidential election.

The Dalai Lama traces his life’s journey and work to save Tibet.

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

The musician, known for fronting the J. Geils Band, shares remembrances of artistic trailblazers he met during his more-than-six-decade career.

The actor and author of “Taste” documents meals he had in a variety of settings and contexts.

The co-creator of Spy and former editor of Vanity Fair retraces his storied career.

Essays by Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell, W. Kamau Bell and Michael Lewis illuminate the work of federal employees and the business of government.

Personal reflections on the potential benefits of embracing and living through painful times of isolation.

The former editor of New York magazine and The New York Times Magazine engages in conversations with creators working in a variety of disciplines.

The host of the Normal Gossip podcast unpacks various aspects of storytelling and gossiping.