From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover: An Indies Introduce Title
Fundamentally: A Novel by Nussaibah Younis (Tiny Reparations Books, $28, 9780593851388). "Nussaibah Younis' witty debut novel fetches a relevant focus on today's societal views of women and what they are capable of. Read it through and embrace the character arc--you won't put this book down until the very last page." --Desirae Wilkerson, Paper Boat Booksellers, Seattle, Wash.
Hardcover: An Indies Introduce Title
Deep Cuts: A Novel by Holly Brickley (Crown, $28, 9780593799086). "This book is a love song. It's a love letter to music, to connection, to friendship and romance and collaboration and connection and talent and pain. I wish I could have written this book. I'm jealous of people who haven't read this book yet." --Jamie Thomas, Women & Children First, Chicago, Ill.
Paperback: An Indies Introduce Title
The Passenger Seat by Vijay Khurana (Biblioasis, $17.95, 9781771966306). "Join two teen boys in a joyride to nowhere as they light out for the territories with Chekhov's gun behind the front seat. Khurana's debut novel rumbles like a '67 Impala; readers will long for their seatbelts as it peels off toward its inevitable conclusion." --Austin Carter, Pocket Books Shop, Lancaster, Pa.
Ages 4-8
That's Not Funny, David! by David Shannon (Orchard Books, $18.99, 9781546123187). "This one's for fans of No, David! and other fun stories of kiddos pushing the limits. A hilarious book with adorable illustrations of David's many shenanigans!" --Shay Carey, Roundabout Books, Bend, Ore.
Ages 8-12
Speak Up, Santiago! by Julio Anta, illus. by Gabi Mendez (Random House Graphic, $21.99, 9780593651643). "A story about friendship and family, about doing new and hard things, and about the connection between generations, Speak Up, Santiago! is a bilingual graphic novel for everyone. It's fun, heartwarming, and perfect for both those comfortable with Spanish and those who are still learning." --Melissa Fox, Watermark Books & Café, Wichita, Kan.
Teen Readers
Hunger's Bite by Taylor Robin (Union Square & Co., $24.99, 9781454950240). "What should be another routine crossing of the Atlantic for Emery, Neeta, and the SS Lark turns deadly when new management steps in and their intentions are... less than good. Perhaps even a little demonic. An enthralling debut graphic novel." --Morgan Holub, E. Shaver, Bookseller, Savannah, Ga.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
