The New York Times Best Sellers- December 10, 2023
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
The New York Times Best Sellers - December 10, 2023
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Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
3 weeks on the list
IRON FLAME
by Rebecca Yarros
The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.
30 weeks on the list
FOURTH WING
by Rebecca Yarros
Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.
New this week
INHERITANCE
by Nora Roberts
After the death of her mysterious uncle, a graphic designer receives an inheritance that stipulates she must live in a haunted Victorian house for at least three years.
New this week
ALEX CROSS MUST DIE
by James Patterson
The 32nd book in the Alex Cross series. When a jet is gunned down, Cross goes back into action.
6 weeks on the list
THE EXCHANGE
by John Grisham
In a sequel to “The Firm,” Mitch McDeere, who is now a partner at the world’s largest law firm, gets caught up in a sinister plot.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
5 weeks on the list
THE WOMAN IN ME
by Britney Spears
The Grammy Award-winning pop star details her personal and professional experiences, including the years she spent under a conservatorship overseen by her father.
20 weeks on the list
FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING
by Matthew Perry
The late actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety.
- Read Review
104 weeks on the list
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
by David Grann
The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.
3 weeks on the list
MY NAME IS BARBRA
by Barbra Streisand
The EGOT winner chronicles her journey in show business and reveals details about some of her personal relationships.
31 weeks on the list
THE WAGER
by David Grann
The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.
Hardcover Fiction
3 weeks on the list
IRON FLAME
by Rebecca Yarros
The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.
29 weeks on the list
FOURTH WING
by Rebecca Yarros
Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.
6 weeks on the list
THE EXCHANGE
by John Grisham
In a sequel to “The Firm,” Mitch McDeere, who is now a partner at the world’s largest law firm, gets caught up in a sinister plot.
New this week
INHERITANCE
by Nora Roberts
After the death of her mysterious uncle, a graphic designer receives an inheritance that stipulates she must live in a haunted Victorian house for at least three years.
81 weeks on the list
LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
by Bonnie Garmus
A scientist and single mother living in California in the 1960s becomes a star on a TV cooking show.
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Hardcover Nonfiction
5 weeks on the list
THE WOMAN IN ME
by Britney Spears
The Grammy Award-winning pop star details her personal and professional experiences, including the years she spent under a conservatorship overseen by her father.
20 weeks on the list
FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING
by Matthew Perry
The late actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” shares stories from his childhood and his struggles with sobriety.
3 weeks on the list
MY NAME IS BARBRA
by Barbra Streisand
The EGOT winner chronicles her journey in show business and reveals details about some of her personal relationships.
31 weeks on the list
THE WAGER
by David Grann
The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.
6 weeks on the list
PREQUEL
by Rachel Maddow
The MSNBC host and co-author of “Bag Man” details a campaign to overthrow the U.S. government and install authoritarian rule prior to and during our involvement in World War II.
Paperback Trade Fiction
41 weeks on the list
ICEBREAKER
by Hannah Grace
Anastasia might need the help of the captain of a college hockey team to get on the Olympic figure skating team.
24 weeks on the list
TWISTED LOVE
by Ana Huang
The first book in the Twisted series. Secrets emerge when Ava explores things with her brother’s best friend.
- Read Review
100 weeks on the list
ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
by Anthony Doerr
The lives of a blind French girl and a gadget-obsessed German boy before and during World War II.
8 weeks on the list
WILDFIRE
by Hannah Grace
The second book in the Maple Hills series. Two summer camp counselors who previously had a one-night stand may run afoul of the camp’s rules.
142 weeks on the list
THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A movie icon recounts stories of her loves and career to a struggling magazine writer.
Paperback Nonfiction
- Read Review
143 weeks on the list
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
by David Grann
The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil. The fledgling F.B.I. intervened, ineffectively.
- Read Review
266 weeks on the list
THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE
by Bessel van der Kolk
How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.
4 weeks on the list
THE STORYTELLER
by Dave Grohl
A memoir by the musician known for his work with Foo Fighters and Nirvana.
8 weeks on the list
THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR ON PALESTINE
by Rashid Khalidi
An account of the history of settler colonialism and resistance, based on untapped archival materials and reports.
20 weeks on the list
AMERICAN PROMETHEUS
by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
A biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and an inspiration for the film “Oppenheimer.”
Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous
209 weeks on the list
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
5 weeks on the list
THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS: DINNER'S READY!
by Ree Drummond
7 weeks on the list
BE USEFUL
by Arnold Schwarzenegger
45 weeks on the list
THE CREATIVE ACT
by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss
5 weeks on the list
HOW TO KNOW A PERSON
by David Brooks
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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover
175 weeks on the list
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
by America's Test Kitchen Kids
Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen.
58 weeks on the list
THE COMPLETE BAKING BOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
by America's Test Kitchen Kids
One hundred plus kid-tested baking recipes.
8 weeks on the list
WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD
by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang
A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes.
30 weeks on the list
THE SUN AND THE STAR
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend.
7 weeks on the list
THE HARRY POTTER WIZARDING ALMANAC
by J.K. Rowling. Various illustrators
An official companion to the seven Harry Potter novels.
Children’s Picture Books
12 weeks on the list
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE SLEIGH!
by Mo Willems
The pigeon has his sights set on driving Santa's sleigh.
3 weeks on the list
THE BIG CHEESE
by Jory John. Illustrated by Pete Oswald
The Big Cheese learns a lesson in humility.
3 weeks on the list
HOW TO CATCH SANTA CLAUS
by Alice Walstead. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
The How to Catch Kids attempt to snare Santa Claus.
11 weeks on the list
JUST BECAUSE
by Matthew McConaughey. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla
Wisdom about life’s contradictions.
423 weeks on the list
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
What to serve your dragon-guests.
Children’s Series
303 weeks on the list
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV.
767 weeks on the list
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney
The travails and challenges of adolescence.
766 weeks on the list
HARRY POTTER
by J.K. Rowling
A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil.
3 weeks on the list
SKYWARD
by Brandon Sanderson
Spensa puts her life on the line time and again to save the galaxy.
- Read Review
700 weeks on the list
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters.
Young Adult Hardcover
3 weeks on the list
MURTAGH
by Christopher Paolini
Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must find and outwit a mysterious witch.
23 weeks on the list
DIVINE RIVALS
by Rebecca Ross
Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection.
3 weeks on the list
POWERLESS
by Lauren Roberts
Forbidden love is in the air when Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, become romantically involved.
3 weeks on the list
NIGHTBANE
by Alex Aster
In this sequel to "Lightlark," Isla must chose between her two powerful lovers.
3 weeks on the list
THE WAY I AM NOW
by Amber Smith
Eden and Josh decide to give their relationship another chance despite the emotional baggage they both carry.
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