International Bestsellers: Top 30 Books for April 25
Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from over 250 Canadian independent bookstores, the list of the 30 bestselling books for April 25 offers a diverse selection of new releases and popular titles. The data reflects sales from the week ending April 25, 2026, and includes both fiction and non-fiction categories.
New Releases
The new releases section features ten titles that have captured readers' attention. Among them is The Baby-Sitters Club: Dawn on the Coast by Arley Nopra and Anne M. Martin, a continuation of the beloved series. James: A Novel by Percival Everett offers a compelling narrative, while The Caretaker: A Novel by Marcus Kliewer delves into suspenseful storytelling. The Chambermaid’s Key: A Novel by Genevieve Graham, The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley, and Last One Out by Jane Harper are also strong contenders. The Brink of Something Beautiful: A Novel by Bobbi French, Temporary Palaces: A Novel by Jeff Miller, From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall: Stories of Canada by Whit Fraser, and The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia round out the list.
Fiction
The fiction category showcases ten popular novels. The Correspondent: A Novel by Virginia Evans takes the top spot, followed by Son of Nobody by Yann Martel and Transcription by Ben Lerner. The Astral Library: A Novel (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Kate Quinn, Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry, and Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman are also featured. Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman, Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett, The Keeper: A Novel by Tana French, and Heart the Lover: A Novel by Lily King complete the list.
Non-Fiction
In non-fiction, London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe leads the pack, with Famesick: A Memoir by Lena Dunham and When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World by Suzanne Simard following closely. Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden, A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness by Michael Pollan, and One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad offer diverse perspectives. Oh She Glows Salads by Angela Liddon, The Little Frog’s Guide to Self-Care by Maybell Eequay, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Always Remember: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, The Horse and The Storm by Charlie Mackesy round out the top ten.
These rankings are based on sales data from over 250 independent bookstores across Canada, providing a snapshot of reading trends for the week.
