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“Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore not only delves into the intricacies of running a Black bookstore, but also explores the vibrant narratives and rich experiences within these spaces. It offers a deep dive into the triumphs and trials that bookstore owners face, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the dedication and passion involved. It highlights the cultural importance of Black bookstores, showcasing their role in preserving and promoting Black literature and thought. This book is a celebration of love, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Black bookstores,” said VaLinda Miller of Turning Page Books in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

“A couple is desperate to move out of their cramped apartment and into a home to start a family. The wife gets creative in her bid not to let the next house get away. Best Offer Wins will have you flipping pages as quickly as the houses flip in this darkly hilarious novel,” said Mary O'Malley of Skylark Bookshop in Columbia, Missouri.

Here is the Year-To-Date 2025 Indie Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the period of January 1, 2025 to November 23, 2025. 

This year marks ABA’s 125th year of helping indie bookstores thrive. As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing interviews with key figures in the industry and exploring how the organization has changed since its inception in 1900.

This week, Bookselling This Week met with ABA’s Advocacy team! Dave Grogan, Director of ABFE, Advocacy & Public Policy, and Philomena Polefrone, Associate Director of ABFE, shared the advocacy team’s origin story, their past accomplishments, and their current efforts.

Here is the Indie Biography and Memoir Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending November 16, 2025.