This Week’s Bestsellers: November 10, 2025
Fiction Highlights
Louise Penny’s 20th Chief Inspector Gamache mystery, The Black Wolf, ranks #2 on the hardcover fiction list. Our starred review described it as “exemplary.” In March, Penny, a Canadian author, canceled her U.S. tour plans due to “the ongoing threat of an unprovoked trade war” and “other things the U.S. president is doing that make visiting the U.S. unpalatable.” As a sign of cross-border solidarity, she concluded a series of Canadian events with two sold-out shows at the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, which lies on the Vermont-Quebec border.
Manga and Graphic Novels
Eisner-nominated manga creator Mokumokuren debuts at #6 on the trade paperback list with volume six of The Summer Hikaru Died, a coming-of-age horror series featuring queer themes. Yen Press began English translations in 2023, and Netflix premiered the anime adaptation in July.
Nonfiction and Cookbooks
Ree Drummond returns with The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes, holding the #1 spot on the hardcover nonfiction list. This is her ninth cookbook, demonstrating her broad appeal. Her earlier collection, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinner’s Ready!, has sold nearly 304,000 print copies since its release two years ago.
“The ongoing threat of an unprovoked trade war” and “other things the U.S. president is doing that make visiting the U.S. unpalatable.” — Louise Penny on canceling her U.S. tour
Author’s summary: This week’s bestsellers showcase Louise Penny’s latest acclaimed mystery and the rising popularity of The Summer Hikaru Died manga, alongside Ree Drummond’s continued dominance in cookbooks.