From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover
Exiles by Mason Coile (Putnam, $28, 9780593851630). "Three exiles are making their way across the galaxy, the first colonists on their way to Mars. All the planning, teamwork and bravado in the galaxy cannot prepare them for the horrors they will encounter on this forsaken outpost." --Deborah Magness, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, Wash.
Good and Evil and Other Stories by Samanta Schweblin, trans. by Megan McDowell (Knopf, $27, 9780593803103). "Schweblin is the master of the short story. Piercing, cutting, nearly diabolical in such few words. Each story in this collection is a work of art. This will make you ditch your epic 900 pager." --Rachel Brewer, Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, Ky.
Paperback
In a Distant Valley by Shannon Bowring (Europa Editions, $19, 9798889661405). "This is such a perfect way to wrap up the Dalton Trilogy. Shannon's novels completely immerse me in their time and place. I have loved watching these characters develop over the course of these three books, and can't wait to see what she does next!" --Rebecca Pimsler, Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, Vt.
Ages 4-8
Cat Nap by Brian Lies (Greenwillow Books, $19.99, 9780062671288). "A simple chase between a curious cat and a clever mouse quickly spirals into an extraordinary journey through the world of art and history. This whimsical tale is perfect for readers with a passion for art history and a love for the unexpected." --Kassandra McKenna, Watermark Books & Cafe, Wichita, Kan.
Ages 6-9
Cabin Head and Tree Head by Scott Campbell (Tundra Books, $13.99, 9781774885055). "The best thing about Cabin Head and Tree Head is that there is no reason they have a cabin and tree on their heads! And yet, it's exactly right that they DO have a cabin and tree on their heads! This absurd best-friend duo will make young readers (and their grown-ups) laugh!" --Betsy Haberl, Booked, Evanston, Ill.
Ages 13+
Morgana and Oz, Vol. 3 by Miyuli (WEBTOON Unscrolled, $18.99, 9781998341450). "A fantastic fantasy romance graphic novel. I've loved reading this series so much. It's a slow burn romance and the mystery is so intriguing. A series for fans of great stories, fun romances, and magic!" --Ashley Dang, The Ripped Bodice, Culver City, Calif.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
