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Non-Fiction Bestsellers

Memoirs, history, business, and cultural deep dives topping the charts this week.

From memoirs to manifestos—curated by Bookbeek.

Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction

Week of November 23, 2025

#1
HEART LIFE MUSIC

HEART LIFE MUSIC

Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason

The country musician recounts events and encounters that shaped his life and career.

1 week
#2
HOW TO TEST NEGATIVE FOR STUPID

HOW TO TEST NEGATIVE FOR STUPID

John Kennedy

The Republican senator from Louisiana shares stories about politics in Washington, D.C., and in his home state.

5 weeksLast week: #2
#3
THE LOOK

THE LOOK

Michelle Obama with Meredith Koop

A celebration of the former first lady’s evolution in style, featuring more than 200 photographs.

1 week
#4
NOBODY'S GIRL

NOBODY'S GIRL

Virginia Roberts Giuffre

The late activist and advocate for sex-trafficking survivors describes her time with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

3 weeksLast week: #1
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#5
OUTLIVE

OUTLIVE

Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

102 weeksLast week: #4
#6
1929

1929

Andrew Ross Sorkin

The New York Times journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market.

4 weeksLast week: #3
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#7
BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID

BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID

Nia Sioux

The dancer shares how her time on the reality TV show “Dance Moms” impacted her onstage and off.

1 week
#8
INJUSTICE

INJUSTICE

Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis

The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters investigate changes and divisions within the Justice Department over the last decade.

1 week
#9
BREAD OF ANGELS

BREAD OF ANGELS

Patti Smith

The National Book Award–winning author and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee shares the ebbs and flows of her life.

1 week
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#10
TO RESCUE THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

TO RESCUE THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

Bret Baier with Catherine Whitney

The Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor chronicles the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt.

3 weeksLast week: #7
#11
107 DAYS

107 DAYS

Kamala Harris

The former vice president recounts her abbreviated campaign to become president in 2024.

7 weeksLast week: #9
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#12
WE DID OK, KID

WE DID OK, KID

Anthony Hopkins

The Academy Award–winning actor reflects upon his career highlights, private battles and feeling like an outsider.

1 week
#13
BOOK OF LIVES

BOOK OF LIVES

Margaret Atwood

The author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” connects moments from her life to the books she has written.

1 week
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#14
THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

Bessel van der Kolk

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

268 weeksLast week: #14
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#15
THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION, I'D LOVE TO TELL YOU

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION, I'D LOVE TO TELL YOU

Elyse Myers

A collection of stories and illustrations by the comedian and content creator.

2 weeksLast week: #6