The New York Times Best Sellers- April 26, 2026
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
The New York Times Best Sellers - April 26, 2026
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Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

New this week
RITES OF THE STARLING
by Devney Perry
The second book in the “Shield of Sparrows” series. Secrets uncovered may stop the devastation of a cursed realm.

44 weeks on the list
PROJECT HAIL MARY
by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace awakes from a long sleep alone and far from home, and the fate of humanity rests on his shoulders; the basis of the movie.

New this week
REVENGE PREY
by John Sandford
The 36th book in the Prey series. Davenport and White must protect a Russian intelligence officer and his family who are in hiding.

19 weeks on the list
THEO OF GOLDEN
by Allen Levi
A man travels to a small Southern town, where he purchases pencil drawings of local residents and exchanges them for stories.

2 weeks on the list
GAME ON
by Navessa Allen
The third book of the Into Darkness series. Tyler seeks revenge against his father and pretends to be Stella’s boyfriend.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction

13 weeks on the list
STRANGERS
by Belle Burden
Burden retraces her marriage of 20 years in search of clues to help shape her understanding about its demise and to find a way forward.
Read ReviewNew this week
LONDON FALLING
by Patrick Radden Keefe
The author of “Say Nothing” details the efforts by the parents of a 19-year-old Londoner to uncover the truth about his mysterious death and secret life.

New this week
PLANET MONEY
by Alex Mayyasi and the hosts of NPR’s “Planet Money”
Stories illustrating global economic forces at work and how they impact decisions we make.
Read ReviewNew this week
HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY
by Molly Crabapple
A portrayal of the Jewish Labor Bund, and the ways its development and dissolution resonate today.
Read Review290 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.
Hardcover Fiction

New this week
RITES OF THE STARLING
by Devney Perry
The second book in the “Shield of Sparrows” series. Secrets uncovered may stop the devastation of a cursed realm.

New this week
YESTERYEAR
by Caro Claire Burke
Natalie Heller Mills, a privileged tradwife social media influencer, wakes up to find she is living in the comparatively difficult reality of 1855.

New this week
REVENGE PREY
by John Sandford
The 36th book in the Prey series. Davenport and White must protect a Russian intelligence officer and his family who are in hiding.

24 weeks on the list
THE CORRESPONDENT
by Virginia Evans
Letters from someone she used to know push Sybil Van Antwerp toward revisiting her past and finding a way to forgive.

2 weeks on the list
STARSIDE
by Alex Aster
Aris traverses a realm of magic and immortals, where she faces dangers as she seeks to avenge her family’s death.
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Hardcover Nonfiction
Read ReviewNew this week
LONDON FALLING
by Patrick Radden Keefe
The author of “Say Nothing” details the efforts by the parents of a 19-year-old Londoner to uncover the truth about his mysterious death and secret life.

12 weeks on the list
STRANGERS
by Belle Burden
Burden retraces her marriage of 20 years in search of clues to help shape her understanding about its demise and to find a way forward.

New this week
PLANET MONEY
by Alex Mayyasi and the hosts of NPR’s “Planet Money”
Stories illustrating global economic forces at work and how they impact decisions we make.
Read ReviewNew this week
HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY
by Molly Crabapple
A portrayal of the Jewish Labor Bund, and the ways its development and dissolution resonate today.

8 weeks on the list
STRIPPED DOWN
by Bunnie Xo
The host of the “Dumb Blonde Podcast” shares how redemption was an important part of her journey toward reaching her goals.
Paperback Trade Fiction

42 weeks on the list
PROJECT HAIL MARY
by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace awakes from a long sleep alone and far from home, and the fate of humanity rests on his shoulders; the basis of the movie.

20 weeks on the list
THEO OF GOLDEN
by Allen Levi
A man travels to a small Southern town, where he purchases pencil drawings of local residents and exchanges them for stories.

2 weeks on the list
GAME ON
by Navessa Allen
The third book of the Into Darkness series. Tyler seeks revenge against his father and pretends to be Stella’s boyfriend.

New this week
TWISTED PAWN
by L.J. Shen
The second book in the Society of Villains series. A deadly attraction grows between Tierney Callaghan and Achilles Ferrante.

15 weeks on the list
DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL
by Matt Dinniman
A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon.
Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous

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18 DAYS IN HEAVEN
by Gabe Poirot

New this week
THE NEW PERIMENOPAUSE
by Mary Claire Haver

2 weeks on the list
THE JESUS DISCOVERIES
by Jeremiah J. Johnston

68 weeks on the list
THE LET THEM THEORY
by Mel Robbins

New this week
JOYFUL, ANYWAY
by Kate Bowler
Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover

2 weeks on the list
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
by Jessica Yoon
Huntrix takes on the Saja Boys, a boy band who happen to be demons in disguise. Based on the movie. (Ages 7 to 10)
Read Review538 weeks on the list
WONDER
by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

314 weeks on the list
REFUGEE
by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

285 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. (Ages 8 and up)

29 weeks on the list
THE COURT OF THE DEAD
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
Nico, Will and Hazel delve into the mysterious disappearances of monsters at Camp Jupiter. (Ages 10 to 14)
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Children’s Picture Books

2 weeks on the list
IT'S MY BIRD-DAY!
by Mo Willems
The pigeon celebrates his birthday, but he’s not the only one. (Ages 3 to 5)

15 weeks on the list
FOR THE FANS!
by Angela Song
Meet the members of the K-pop group Huntrix. (Ages 2 to 5)

457 weeks on the list
THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE
by Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

New this week
DID YOUR MOTHER EVER TELL YOU?
by Barbara Costello. Illustrated by Margeaux Lucas
Bringing a fresh perspective to clichés. (Ages 4 to 8)

8 weeks on the list
WHY A SON NEEDS A MOM
by Gregory E. Lang. Illustrated by Gail Yerrill
The special bond between mother and son. (Ages 4 to 7)
Children’s & Young Adult Series

891 weeks on the list
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
by Jeff Kinney. Illustrated by Jeff Kinney
The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)

418 weeks on the list
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)

237 weeks on the list
WINGS OF FIRE
by Tui T. Sutherland
Only the five dragonets of destiny can unite the seven warring dragon tribes. (Ages 9 to 12)

890 weeks on the list
HARRY POTTER
by J.K. Rowling
A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)

New this week
THE DARLING DEVILS
by Alexandra Moody
The romantic entanglements of the Darling brothers both off and on the ice. (Ages 14 and up)
Young Adult Hardcover

New this week
RELEASE ME
by Tahereh Mafi
The romantic tension mounts between Rosabelle and James as the fight in the New Republic continues. (Ages 14 and up)

New this week
THE ESCAPE GAME
by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss
A real murder takes place on an escape room-themed game show. (Ages 14 and up)

28 weeks on the list
FAKE SKATING
by Lynn Painter
After years of separation, the childhood friends Alec and Dani reunite and face their true feelings toward each other. (Ages 14 and up)

8 weeks on the list
THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER
by Rachel Griffin
The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within Aurora Finch and requests that she come study under his tutelage. (Ages 14 to 18)

New this week
THE GRAVEWOOD
by Kelly Andrew
A disease known as the Rot has overtaken the world and survivors make strange alliances. (Ages 13 to 18)
Audio Advice, How-To & Misc

New this week
THE LET THEM THEORY
by Mel Robbins
Read by the author. 10 hours, 38 minutes unabridged.

New this week
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
Read by the author. 5 hours, 35 minutes unabridged.

New this week
THE 48 LAWS OF POWER
by Robert Greene
Read by Richard Poe. 23 hours, 6 minutes unabridged.

New this week
THE KING IS COMING
by John Bevere
Read by the author. 9 hours, 45 minutes unabridged.

New this week
NEVER SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE
by Chris Voss with Tahl Raz
Read by Michael Kramer. 8 hours, 7 minutes unabridged.
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