The New York Times Best Sellers- July 21, 2024
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
The New York Times Best Sellers - July 21, 2024
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Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
22 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.
4 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID IS WATCHING
by Freida McFadden
The third book in the Housemaid series. Dangers lurk in a quiet neighborhood.
52 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.
13 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.
4 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.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
10 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
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.
15 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.
3 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.
5 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.
Hardcover Fiction
22 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.
4 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.
New this week
THE GOD OF THE WOODS
by Liz Moore
When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.
5 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.
6 weeks on the list
CAMINO GHOSTS
by John Grisham
The third book in the Camino series. The last living inhabitant of a deserted island gets in the way of a resort developer.
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Hardcover Nonfiction
15 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.
10 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.
3 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.
2 weeks on the list
THE SINGULARITY IS NEARER
by Ray Kurzweil
A look at the potentially positive and negative aspects of biotechnology, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.
New this week
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.
Paperback Trade Fiction
4 weeks on the list
THE HOUSEMAID IS WATCHING
by Freida McFadden
The third book in the Housemaid series. Dangers lurk in a quiet neighborhood.
63 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.
13 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.
7 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.
161 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.
Paperback Nonfiction
2 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.
- Read Review
298 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.
2 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.
55 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.
221 weeks on the list
BRAIDING SWEETGRASS
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation espouses having an understanding and appreciation of plants and animals.
Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous
241 weeks on the list
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
10 weeks on the list
THE NEW MENOPAUSE
by Mary Claire Haver
77 weeks on the list
THE CREATIVE ACT
by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss
8 weeks on the list
GOOD ENERGY
by Casey Means with Calley Means
2 weeks on the list
DEMOCRACY OR ELSE
by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor with Josh Halloway
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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover
264 weeks on the list
REFUGEE
by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)
- Read Review
450 weeks on the list
WONDER
by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)
22 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)
New this week
FAKER
by Gordon Korman
Trey grows tired of running scams with his father and longs for a different way of life. (Ages 8 to 12)
62 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)
Children’s Picture Books
24 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)
449 weeks on the list
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)
400 weeks on the list
THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE
by Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)
- Read Review
389 weeks on the list
THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT
by Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)
3 weeks on the list
PETE THE CAT SCREAMS FOR ICE CREAM!
by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
Pete eagerly awaits the arrival of the ice cream truck. (Ages 4 to 8)
Children’s & Young Adult Series
New this week
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)
145 weeks on the list
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER
by Holly Jackson
Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes. (Ages 14 and up)
799 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)
116 weeks on the list
THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY TRILOGY
by Jenny Han
A beach house, summer love and enduring friendships. (Ages 12 and up)
- Read Review
732 weeks on the list
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)
Young Adult Hardcover
14 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)
55 weeks on the list
DIVINE RIVALS
by Rebecca Ross
Two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection. (Ages 13 to 18)
4 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)
35 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)
2 weeks on the list
TWO SIDES TO EVERY MURDER
by Danielle Valentine
When Camp Lost Lake reopens 16 years after brutal murders have taken place there, two girls arrive to look for answers to their mysterious pasts. (Ages 12 and up)
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