NY Times and SPIEGEL release weekly bestseller rankings (July 30‑Aug 5)

The New York Times published its weekly bestseller list for the week of 30 July to 5 August 2026, highlighting Daniel Silva’s novel Ransom as the number‑one title in the Combined Print & E‑Book and Hardcover Fiction categories. The paper notes that its rankings are based on a confidential sampling of sales data, a proprietary method distinct from other lists.

Germany’s SPIEGEL also updated its bestseller rankings for the same period, with Heinz Strunk’s Memories of Heidelberg reaching the top spot in the Hardcover Fiction category. The list also features Freida McFadden’s thriller Die Psychiaterin as the leading paperback bestseller. Both publications update their lists weekly, offering readers insight into current popular fiction in their respective markets.