Nonfiction Books Best Sellers 2025. This week’s nonfiction news includes the national book award winner, graphic novels for nonfiction lovers, the new york times list of notable books of 2025, and more. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction, jason de león’s book provides a window into the world of smugglers, known as coyotes, who guide central american migrants across.

A version of this list appears in the january 14, 2025 issue of the new york times book review. As with elle.com’s other “best of 2025” books lists (including literary fiction;