NYTimes Best Sellers: Hardcover Nonfiction

The businesswoman, who is the mother of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles, traces her life’s journey.

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

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

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

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

Didon’s first-person account, discovered after her death, written to her husband, John Gregory Dunne, of her psychiatric sessions.

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.

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

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

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

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

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

The Pulitzer Prize–winning historian re-evaluates the development of the identities of North and South America.

The chef and TV host recounts experiences with unexpected outcomes she encountered.