From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcovers
Small Boat: A Novel by Vincent Delecroix (Mariner Books, $25, 9780063491694). "A short, translated novella based on the deadly travels of a migrant dinghy across the Channel from France to Britain, and the questionable morals of the rescue operators--one in particular, who put aside the truth of these migrants as human beings in order to do their job." --Jennifer Bischof, Frisco Booksellers, Frisco, Tex.
Last Night in Brooklyn: A Novel by Xochitl Gonzalez (Flatiron Books, $27.99, 9781250372031). "Gonzalez has a gift for capturing the essence of a specific time and place. She does it again with Brooklyn in the mid 2000s and the gentrification of the area. The story of La Garza, a fashion designer and an icon of the neighborhood, explores racism, misogyny and class struggle." --Kathy Clemmons, Sundog Books, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
Paperback
Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned by Staying Put by Annie B. Jones (HarperOne, $18.99, 9780063411319). "Fans of Annie Jones will love this peek behind the scenes, but even for those unfamiliar with Annie's story, these essays are deeply relatable. Perfect for people who stayed in their hometowns, who lead a quieter life, and who have struggled with their faith." --Claire McWhorter, River & Hill Books, Rome, Ga.
Ages 4-8
The Art of How Dogs Sleep by Alison Kim (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $18.99, 9780316580281). "Dogs are incredible, but dogs sleeping? That's an art form. This book captures the glorious delight that is dogs sleeping. You'll find your dog here, your neighbor's dog, the dog you've been dreaming of." --Megan Howe, Alice, Ever After Books, Buffalo, N.Y.
Ages 9-12
Found Sound by Megan Wolitzer and Charlie Panek (Dutton Books, $17.99, 9781101994627). "This book is a lot of fun. Even if you don't think of yourself as someone who would geek out about reverb and anechoic chambers, you might be after reading this book. Hand this to kids who love a sibling story or a puzzle story with plenty of science and facts." --Amanda Grell, Pearl's Books, Fayetteville, Ark.
Ages 12+: An Indies Introduce Title
Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai (Wednesday Books, $20, 9781250378927). "Get in, xianxia girlies--we're dispelling restless spirits, exploring the social consequences of empire and war, and falling in love with sweet, flirty reanimated princes. A spellbinding tale of family, duty, and compassion, and at its beating core is a heartfelt and unflinching relationship with death." --Lucky Pents, Meet Cute Romance Bookshop, San Diego, Calif.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
