Alta Journal’s California Bestsellers List (November 6, 2025)
The latest list of California’s bestselling books features Twice by Mitch Albom, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, and The Black Wolf by Louise Penny. The ranking is compiled with help from the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and highlights top titles from independent bookstores throughout Northern and Southern California for the week ending November 2, 2025.
Journalists-Turned-Authors on the Rise
Former reporters are making their mark as authors this week. British journalist Sonia Purnell’s biography Kingmaker explores the complex life of political activist and socialite Pamela Harriman.
Pamela Harriman, remembered as Winston Churchill’s daughter-in-law, was also an astute diplomat and highly ambitious woman.
Music journalist and filmmaker Cameron Crowe steps into the literary scene with his memoir The Uncool, reflecting on his youth in Palm Springs and time on tour with legends like Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin. Crowe’s story partly inspired the 2000 film Almost Famous.
More Information
For the complete list of bestselling titles and categories, visit the California Independent Booksellers Alliance.
Source: California Independent Booksellers Alliance
About the Author
Elizabeth Casillas, assistant editor at Alta Journal and graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, previously contributed to The Poly Post and Enspire Magazine.
Author’s summary: Alta Journal presents a snapshot of California's literary scene, spotlighting bestselling authors and journalist-driven storytelling shaping this week’s book charts.
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