The New York Times Best Sellers- August 04, 2024
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
The New York Times Best Sellers - August 04, 2024
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Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE
by Deborah Harkness
The fifth book in the All Souls series. Diana faces her family’s dark past and determines to forge a different future.
24 weeks on the list
THE WOMEN
by Kristin Hannah
In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.
130 weeks on the list
IT ENDS WITH US
by Colleen Hoover
A battered wife raised in a violent home attempts to halt the cycle of abuse.
54 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID
by Freida McFadden
Troubles surface when a woman looking to make a fresh start takes a job in the home of the Winchesters.
15 weeks on the list
A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES
by Sarah J. Maas
After killing a wolf in the woods, Feyre is taken from her home and placed inside the world of the Fae.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
90 weeks on the list
HILLBILLY ELEGY
by J.D. Vance
The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.
17 weeks on the list
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
by Jonathan Haidt
A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
12 weeks on the list
THE DEMON OF UNREST
by Erik Larson
The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.
Read Review203 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.
New this week
JFK JR.
by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil
Twenty-five years after his death, an oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Hardcover Fiction
24 weeks on the list
THE WOMEN
by Kristin Hannah
In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.
New this week
THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE
by Deborah Harkness
The fifth book in the All Souls series. Diana faces her family’s dark past and determines to forge a different future.
6 weeks on the list
SWAN SONG
by Elin Hilderbrand
Nantucket residents are alarmed when a home, recently sold at an exorbitant price, goes up in flames and someone goes missing.
63 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.
7 weeks on the list
ERUPTION
by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
The Big Island of Hawaii comes under threat by a volcano at the same time a secret held by the military comes to light.
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Hardcover Nonfiction
17 weeks on the list
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
by Jonathan Haidt
A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
12 weeks on the list
THE DEMON OF UNREST
by Erik Larson
The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.
New this week
JFK JR.
by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil
Twenty-five years after his death, an oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr.
3 weeks on the list
ASK NOT
by Maureen Callahan
The author of “American Predator” puts forward a history of the Kennedy family that describes the abuse of women in its orbit.
5 weeks on the list
ON CALL
by Anthony S. Fauci
The physician-scientist and immunologist chronicles his six decades of public service, including his work during the AIDS crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Paperback Trade Fiction
65 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID
by Freida McFadden
Troubles surface when a woman looking to make a fresh start takes a job in the home of the Winchesters.
163 weeks on the list
IT ENDS WITH US
by Colleen Hoover
A battered wife raised in a violent home attempts to halt the cycle of abuse.
15 weeks on the list
A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES
by Sarah J. Maas
After killing a wolf in the woods, Feyre is taken from her home and placed inside the world of the Fae.
6 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID IS WATCHING
by Freida McFadden
The third book in the Housemaid series. Dangers lurk in a quiet neighborhood.
9 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID'S SECRET
by Freida McFadden
The second book in the Housemaid series. The sound of crying and the appearance of blood portend misdeeds.
Paperback Nonfiction
67 weeks on the list
HILLBILLY ELEGY
by J.D. Vance
The Yale Law School graduate and 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee looks at the struggles of the white working class through the story of his own childhood.
- Read Review
300 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 ART THIEF
by Michael Finkel
The author of “The Stranger in the Woods” tells the story of Stéphane Breitwieser, who stole art more than 200 times for the sake of admiring it.
57 weeks on the list
EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE
by Dolly Alderton
The British journalist shares stories and observations; the basis of the TV series.
6 weeks on the list
CHAOS
by Tom O'Neill with Dan Piepenbring
A reassessment of events surrounding the murders committed by Charles Manson’s followers.
Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous
243 weeks on the list
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
225 weeks on the list
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE
by Charlie Mackesy
12 weeks on the list
THE NEW MENOPAUSE
by Mary Claire Haver
79 weeks on the list
THE CREATIVE ACT
by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss
12 weeks on the list
PRACTICING THE WAY
by John Mark Comer
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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover
Read Review452 weeks on the list
WONDER
by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)
24 weeks on the list
HEROES
by Alan Gratz
The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)
266 weeks on the list
REFUGEE
by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)
64 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. (Ages 10 to 14)
40 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. (Ages 8 to 12)
Children’s Picture Books
26 weeks on the list
BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME
by Joe Brumm
Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)
451 weeks on the list
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)
402 weeks on the list
THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE
by Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)
23 weeks on the list
THE SMART COOKIE
by Jory John. Illustrated by Pete Oswald
Cookie builds up her self-confidence. (Ages 4 to 8)
4 weeks on the list
TAYLOR SWIFT
by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg
A biography of the mega pop star. (Ages 3 to 7)
Children’s & Young Adult Series
3 weeks on the list
THE POWERLESS TRILOGY
by Lauren Roberts
A story of forbidden love between Paedyn, an Ordinary, and Kai, an Elite, in the kingdom of Ilya. (Ages 14 and up)
147 weeks on the list
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER
by Holly Jackson
Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)
Read Review734 weeks on the list
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)
17 weeks on the list
ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART
by Stephanie Garber
The story of Evangeline Fox, Jacks, the Prince of Hearts and the pursuit of true love. (Ages 13 to 18)
801 weeks on the list
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney
The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)
Young Adult Hardcover
57 weeks on the list
DIVINE RIVALS
by Rebecca Ross
Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)
2 weeks on the list
THE DARKNESS WITHIN US
by Tricia Levenseller
When Chrysantha's husband, the Duke of Pholios, dies, she believes she's the sole heir to his fortune. Until Eryx Demos arrives and claims to be the duke's estranged grandson. (Ages 13 to 18)
6 weeks on the list
THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US
by Tricia Levenseller
Alessandra plots to kill the Shadow King and take his kingdom for herself. (Ages 13 to 18)
16 weeks on the list
THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE
by Holly Jackson
Annabel Price's mother was presumed dead, until she reappears during the filming of a documentary about her disappearance. (Ages 14 to 17)
37 weeks on the list
NIGHTBANE
by Alex Aster
In this sequel to "Lightlark," Isla must chose between her two powerful lovers. (Ages 13 and up)
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