From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover
Fire Exit: A Novel by Morgan Talty (Tin House Books, $28.95, 9781959030553). "A gorgeous and all-consuming novel, Fire Exit lays bare the consequences of one man's decisions, and his resolve to reconcile his past by taking care of his aging mother and seeking a connection with his unknown daughter. Unforgettable." --Olivia Marchese, Author's Note, Medina, N.Y.
Tehrangeles: A Novel by Porochista Khakpour (Pantheon, $28, 9781524747909). "Porochista Khakpour's turn to fiction is no less smart and biting. Couched in this larger-than-life novel about an uber-rich Iranian American family on the brink of reality TV fame, Khakpour's satire doubles as deluxe, ridiculous, heartfelt fun." --Melinda Powers, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Calif.
Paperback: An Indies Introduce Title
Out of the Sierra: A Story of Rarámuri Resistance by Victoria Blanco (Coffee House Press, $19.95, 9781566896535). "A delicately told account of the Rarámuri, a Native people of Mexico, that honors their history, traditions, and culture, and one family's story as they adapt to modern Mexican life. Poetic yet journalistic, dramatic yet quiet, devastating but hopeful." --Luis Correa, Avid Bookshop, Athens, Ga.
Ages 4 to 8
Ruby's Tools for Making Friends by Apryl Stott (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, $18.99, 9781665921640). "What might seem like ordinary construction tools are Ruby's tools for keeping calm and seeing things in new ways. Much like projects, friendships can take time to build! A sweet and gentle story accompanied by adorable illustrations." --Andrew King, Secret Garden Bookshop, Seattle, Wash.
Ages 8 to 12
Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic by Sangu Mandanna, illus. by Pablo Ballesteros (Viking Books for Young Readers, $22.99, 9780593464472). "This graphic novel is a true winner from Mandanna, a must-read for those who love cozy fantasy, great characters, and/or for kids who are having a tough time adjusting to a new school or environment. I can't wait for Jupiter and her story to release to the masses!" --Hannah Kerbs, Parnassus Books, Nashville, Tenn.
Teen Readers: An Indies Introduce Title
Six More Months of June by Daisy Garrison (Flatiron Books, $23.99, 9781250348654). "All too soon school will end and Mina and her best friend Caplan will go in different directions. The last weeks are supposed to be magical. This witty, smart, and heartfelt love story proves that not all love is romantic love. And maybe you can love your best friend." --Sally Sue Lavigne, The Storybook Shoppe, Bluffton, S.C.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
