This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores

The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 18 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org.

HARDCOVER FICTION

1. The Emperor of Gladness: Ocean Vuong

2. James: Percival Everett

3. Fever Beach: Carl Hiaasen

4. My Friends: Fredrik Backman

5. My Name Is Emilia del Valle: Isabel Allende

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