This Week’s Bestsellers: November 10, 2025
Louise Penny’s New Mystery
Louise Penny’s twentieth Chief Inspector Gamache novel, The Black Wolf, debuted at number two on the hardcover fiction list. The book earned a starred review described as “exemplary.”
“The ongoing threat of an unprovoked trade war” and “other things the U.S. president is doing that make visiting the U.S. unpalatable.”
Earlier this year, the Canadian author canceled her planned U.S. tour but concluded her Canadian events with two sold-out shows at the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, a venue linking Vermont and Quebec.
Manga Spotlight: The Summer Hikaru Died
Eisner-nominated creator Mokumokuren entered the trade paperback chart at number six with volume six of The Summer Hikaru Died. The series blends coming-of-age and horror elements with queer narratives. Yen Press started publishing the English translation in 2023, and Netflix launched the anime adaptation in July.
Cookbook Bestseller
Ree Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes topped the hardcover nonfiction ranking. This marks her ninth cookbook release. Her earlier title, Dinner’s Ready!, has reached nearly 304,000 print sales since its release two years ago.
Author’s Summary
This week’s bestseller lists highlight Louise Penny’s acclaimed mystery, a resurgent manga with global buzz, and Ree Drummond’s enduring culinary success.