{
  "id": 19622860,
  "title": "The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/the-independent-press-top-40-bestsellers-fiction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:01:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Literary Hub",
    "slug": "literary-hub",
    "url": "https://lithub.com/the-independent-press-top-40-bestsellers-fiction-42/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week's Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers in fiction, as reported by The Independent Publishers Caucus and based on sales from independent bookstores, feature a diverse array of titles. At the top of the list is Kathryn Stockett's \"The Calamity Club,\" followed by Josh Silver's debut novel \"Fruit Fly.\" Jacqueline Harpman's \"I Who Have Never Known Men\" and Rebecca Parry's \"May We Feed the King\" also make the top five. The list continues with works from Douglas Stuart, Emily Wilson, Claire Keegan, and John Williams, among others, showcasing a variety of storytelling styles and genres.",
  "summary": "Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association. Compiled, designed, and distributed by The Independent Publishers Caucus. * 1. The Calamity",
  "key_points": [
    "Kathryn Stockett's \"The Calamity Club\" tops the list.",
    "Josh Silver's debut novel \"Fruit Fly\" is second.",
    "Jacqueline Harpman and Rebecca Parry's works rank third and fourth."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The variety of genres and authors on this week's list highlights the broad storytelling appeal and commercial strength of independent bookstores across the fiction market.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}