The NYT Best Sellers - 03 May 2026 (Nonfiction)

The NYT Best Sellers - 03 May 2026 (Nonfiction)

01. FAMESICK by Lena Dunham
02. STRANGERS by Belle Burden
03. POISONED IVIES by Elise Stefanik
04. LONDON FALLING by Patrick Radden Keefe
05. THE FUTURE IS PEACE by Aziz Abu Sarah
06. LAST BRANCH STANDING by Sarah Isgur
07. A WORLD APPEARS by Michael Pollan
08. THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE by Bessel van der Kolk
09. INTO THE WOOD CHIPPER by Nicholas Enrich
10. GHOSTS OF SICILY by Mark Harmon
11. THE STORY OF US by Olivia Levin
12. STRIPPED DOWN by Bunnie Xo
13. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION by Jonathan Haidt
14. A WALK IN THE PARK by Kevin Fedarko
15. YOU WITH THE SAD EYES by Christina Applegate

New this week:

01. FAMESICK by Lena Dunham
"Lena Dunham dissects the complex and often corrosive nature of modern fame through personal essays, exploring identity, scrutiny, and the blurred lines between public and private life in the digital age. This candid collection offers a timely look at the pathology of celebrity and its profound impact on the human psyche."

03. POISONED IVIES by Elise Stefanik
A critical examination of how elite American universities have allegedly become ideologically captured, stifling free speech and academic freedom. Stefanik warns of the societal impact and calls for a return to intellectual pluralism.

05. THE FUTURE IS PEACE by Aziz Abu Sarah
Aziz Abu Sarah presents a hopeful yet pragmatic vision for peace, challenging existing paradigms and offering practical strategies for bridging divides. This book blends personal experiences with rigorous analysis to illuminate pathways to sustainable peace.

06. LAST BRANCH STANDING by Sarah Isgur
Sarah Isgur's 'Last Branch Standing' critically examines the American judiciary amidst political polarization, analyzing its challenges and proposing ways to safeguard its independence and the rule of law. It offers a timely perspective on the future of American governance.

09. INTO THE WOOD CHIPPER by Nicholas Enrich
An account of the impact Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had on the United States Agency for International Development.

10. GHOSTS OF SICILY by Mark Harmon
In 1942, the Office of Naval Intelligence made a controversial alliance with the mob in New York City to combat Nazi espionage and protect the waterfronts during World War II, leading to daring missions in America and Italy.

11. THE STORY OF US by Olivia Levin
A heartfelt journey through the history of the Taylor Swift fandom, exploring the shared experiences and deep connections that bind Swifties.