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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers
May 7, 2023

1. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
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.
2. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
3. You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything is Funny, Nothing is Sacred, and We're All in This Together
by Kat Timpf

The co-host of Gutfeld! and Fox News contributor gives her take on free speech and comedy.
4. I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy

The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother.
5. Spare
by Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex details his struggles with the royal family, loss of his mother, service in the British Army and marriage to Meghan Markle.
6. The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
by Michelle Obama

The former first lady shares personal stories and the tools she uses to deal with difficult situations.
7. Poverty, by America
by Matthew Desmond

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted examines the ways in which affluent Americans keep poor people poor. 
8. Greenlights
by Matthew McConaughey

The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over 35 years.
9. I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan
by Katie Porter

The Democratic congresswoman from California describes challenges she faced before and during her time in office.
10. You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir
by Maggie Smith

The poet explores her love for her children and commitment to herself after the end of her marriage.
11. It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs
by Mary Louise Kelly

The cohost of NPR's All Things Considered reflects on the period of time when her father died and her older son would soon leave for college.
12. The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival
by Ron DeSantis

The Florida governor gives his account of his achievements and shares his opinions about the political left.
13. Follow Me to Hell: McNelly's Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice
by Tom Clavin

A portrayal of a ranger named Leander McNelly and his men in 1870s Texas.
14. Got Your Number: The Greatest Sports Legends and the Numbers They Own
by Mike Greenberg with Paul Hembekides 

The ESPN host partners with his producer to create their list of top 100 sports legends.
 
15. Choosing to Run: A Memoir
by Des Linden with Bonnie D. Ford 

The Boston Marathon winner and Olympian shares her racing highlights and training methods.
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A version of this list appears in the May 7, 2023 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 22, 2023.
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