Alta Journal’s California Bestsellers List (November 6, 2025)
This week’s bestselling titles include Twice by Mitch Albom, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, and The Black Wolf by Louise Penny. Alta Journal, with reporting from the California Independent Booksellers Alliance, presents the top books at independent bookstores across Northern and Southern California for the week ending November 2, 2025.
Journalists Turned Authors on the List
British reporter Sonia Purnell stands out with Kingmaker, a biography portraying the complex life of political activist and socialite Pamela Harriman. Known as Winston Churchill’s daughter-in-law, Harriman was also a skilled diplomat and ambitious figure, as detailed by Purnell.
Music writer and filmmaker Cameron Crowe features with his memoir The Uncool. Crowe, the inspiration behind the 2000 film Almost Famous, shares stories of his youth in Palm Springs and his experiences touring with iconic musicians like Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin.
Further Information
For a complete list of titles and categories, visit 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. She has contributed to the Poly Post and Enspire Magazine.
Summary: This week’s California bestseller list highlights works by journalists-turned-authors and features notable biographies and memoirs, showcasing diverse talents across independent bookstores.