New York Times Bestseller List for Week Ended Oct. 17

The New York Times hardcover bestseller list for the week ended October 17 reflects sales data reported by vendors on a confidential basis. These sales figures are based on actual sales from thousands of diverse selling locations across the United States.

The list includes both fiction and nonfiction titles, with each entry showing its rank and how long it has remained on the list. An asterisk indicates that a book’s sales were barely distinguishable from those of the book above.

In the fiction category, 'Threshing Day' by Rebecca Yarros topped the list, followed by 'The Witch' by Freida McFadden and 'The French Illusion' by John Grisham. 'Peck & Peck' by Bonnie Garmus and 'The Calamity Club' by Kathryn Stockett also made the top 15.

The nonfiction section featured titles such as 'In the Shadow of Eight' by Collin Gosselin and 'Vibe' by Adam Grant. Other notable entries included 'Out of the Shadows' by Jay Stratton and 'One Helluva Ride' by Michael Douglas. 'The American Way of Killing' by Malcolm Gladwell and 'The Game' by Peter King completed the nonfiction top 15.

Each entry includes the publisher, the book’s position compared to the previous week, and the number of weeks it has been on the list. Some entries also note bulk orders received by bookstores, denoted by a (b) symbol.

The rankings are based on a comprehensive panel of reporting retailers, reflecting sales in stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States.