Alta Journal’s California Bestsellers List (November 6, 2025)

This week’s bestselling titles at independent bookstores across Northern and Southern California include Twice by Mitch Albom, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, and The Black Wolf by Louise Penny. The list is reported by the California Independent Booksellers Alliance for the week ending November 2, 2025.

Notable New Releases and Authors

Journalists turned authors stand out on this week’s bestsellers list. In Kingmaker, British reporter Sonia Purnell explores the complex life of political activist and socialite Pamela Harriman. While best known as Winston Churchill’s daughter-in-law, Harriman was also a skilled diplomat and an ambitious figure, as detailed in Purnell’s biography.

Music writer and filmmaker Cameron Crowe shares his memoir The Uncool, inspired by his 2000 film Almost Famous. Crowe recounts growing up in Palm Springs and his experiences touring with music legends like Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin.

Additional Information

For the complete list of bestselling titles and categories, consult the California Independent Booksellers Alliance.

Source: California Independent Booksellers Alliance

About the Editor

Elizabeth Casillas, assistant editor at Alta Journal, graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and has contributed to Poly Post and Enspire Magazine.

Author’s Summary: This week’s California indie bookstore bestsellers highlight compelling new biographies and memoirs by journalists, emphasizing unique perspectives on historical and cultural figures.

Alta Journal — 2025-11-07