"James claims the top spot as the locally acclaimed fiction best-seller"
Top Selling Books from the Pacific Northwest in 2025
In the world of literature, the Pacific Northwest continues to make a significant impact, as evidenced by the latest bestseller list from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA). Here are some of the standout titles from the list, updated as of late July 2025.
Hardcover Fiction
- "James" by Percival Everett (Doubleday) has found a warm reception among readers, securing its place as a top-selling hardcover fiction title.
- V. E. Schwab's "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil" (Tor Books) has also captured the imagination of readers, becoming another notable bestseller.
Hardcover Nonfiction
The nonfiction category is equally vibrant, with several books garnering attention.
- "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century" by Tim Weiner (Mariner Books) offers a deep dive into the workings of the CIA in the modern era.
- "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear (Avery) continues to inspire readers with its practical advice on habit formation.
- "Raising Hare: A Memoir" by Chloe Dalton (Pantheon) offers a unique perspective on animal husbandry and life on a farm.
- "The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780" by Rick Atkinson (Crown) delves into the early years of the American Revolution.
In addition to these, there are several other notable titles, such as:
- "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green
- "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, illustrated by John Burgoyne
- "The Enchanted Greenhouse" by Sarah Beth Durst
- "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman
- "The Book of Alchemy" by Suleika Jaouad
- "Not Quite Dead Yet" by Holly Jackson
- "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong
- "A Marriage at Sea" by Sophie Elmhirst
- "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins
- "Is a River Alive?" by Robert Macfarlane
- "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" by Omar El Akkad
- "We Can Do Hard Things" by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle
- "Murderland" by Caroline Fraser
- "The Bewitching" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
For the most current and extensive list, readers are encouraged to visit the PNBA website or their weekly published PDFs. The PNBA releases weekly bestseller lists focused on independent bookseller sales in the Pacific Northwest region and regularly highlights regional favourites.
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Lastly, "Great Big Beautiful Life" by Emily Henry is another top-selling hardcover fiction title from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. As the literary landscape continues to evolve, it's clear that the Pacific Northwest remains a significant contributor to the world of books.
In the vibrant cultural scene of Seattle, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association's top-selling hardcover fiction title, "Great Big Beautiful Life" by Emily Henry, adds to the region's literary impact. Amidst the lush home-and-garden settings of the Pacific Northwest, the unique memoir "Raising Hare" by Chloe Dalton offers insights into rural lifestyle and animal husbandry. In contrast, the captivating crime genre is represented by "Murderland" by Caroline Fraser, further showcasing the diversity of literary works originating from the Pacific Northwest.
