From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover
The Jaguar's Roar: A Novel by Micheliny Verunschk, trans. by Juliana Barbassa (Liveright, $27.99, 9781324097464). "In The Jaguar's Roar, Verunschk makes full use of heart, mind, and voice to map remote corners of the past and present, speaking out strongly for those who would otherwise be forgotten." --James Crossley, Leviathan Bookstore, St. Louis, Mo.
Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Hwang Bo-reum, trans. by Shanna Tan (Bloomsbury, $27.99, 9781639737796). "If you're feeling burnt out with your TBR, this is a great book to stop and smell the roses (or pages). A collection of relatable short stories that help you reflect on reading, perfect for the busy times ahead." --Sarah Dimaria, Cavalier House Books, Denham Springs, La.
Paperback
The Curse of the Cole Women: A Novel by Marielle Thompson (Alcove Press, $19.99, 9798892423809). "This beautiful novel is at once an examination of the human spirit in the face of adversity and indifference as well as the sometimes tumultuous relationships between mothers and daughters." --Jamie Sommers, The End Bookstore, Allentown, Pa.
Ages 4-8
The Old Sleigh by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey (Norton Young Readers, $18.99, 9781324054122). "The Old Sleigh is a tale of family, a celebration of movement, a story of changing and staying the same. Beautiful illustrations highlight a delightfully cozy tale." --Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books, Nashville, Tenn.
Ages 6-9
Night Chef: An Epic Tale of Friendship with a Side of Deliciousness! by Mika Song (Random House Graphic, $20.99, 9780593303153). "Fans of Ratatouille and Wild Robot, step right up! Night Chef is your next beloved read. Following one misfit raccoon who has big dreams of being a chef who embarks on a journey to get a baby crow back to its family, this story is one of perseverance, community, whimsy, and of course, food." --Allie Cesmat, Changing Hands, Tempe, Ariz.
Ages 15+
Seven Deadly Thorns by Amber Hamilton (Bloomsbury YA, $24.99, 9781547616596). "Amber Hamilton has created a captivating dark academia romance where magic is not a gift but a deadly curse. The enemies-to-lovers relationship between Viola and Roze isn't based on misunderstanding or power struggles, but is driven by survival--a much stronger motivation than usual." --Natasha Birham, 192 Books, New York, N.Y.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
