From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next picks:
Hardcover
The Memorist by M.J. Rose (Mira, $24.95, 9780778325840/0778325849). "M.J. Rose does it again with The Memorist, another breathtaking thriller. She interweaves a multiplicity of themes involving a quest to resolve issues from the past, the music of Beethoven, a secret society, and the threats of terrorism--bringing all the plot strands together for an incredible denouement."--Mary Alice Gorman, Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Fred Astaire by Joseph Epstein (Yale, $22, 9780300116953/300116950). "How could a string bean with an oversize forehead, jug ears, and an obvious toupee be one of the romantic leads of movie history? Epstein meditates on this heavenly hoofer from every angle, and the results will have you jonesing for a TCM movie marathon."--Daniel Goldin, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops, Milwaukee, Wis.
Paperback
The Better World Shopping Guide, Second Edition: Every Dollar Makes a Difference by Ellis Jones (New Society, $9.95, 9780865716308/0865716307). "The Better World Shopping Guide is an important little book that calls for changes in all our shopping habits. The book rates American companies based on 15 years' research of their records on the environment, human rights, community involvement, and other criteria. I'll soon be switching my credit card company, just one of the many changes I'll make to be a more responsible consumer."--Nancy Olson, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, N.C.
For Ages 4 to 8
Millie in the Snow by Alexander Steffensmeier (Walker Books for Young Readers, $16.99, 9780802798008/0802798004). "Moo-hoo! Madcap, mail-toting Millie is back with another hilarious adventure delivering holiday gifts with unexpected consequences. Once again, Steffensmeier delivers a charming tale beefed up with some of the best illustrations around, full of visual fun and puns."--Julie Shimada, Maria's Bookshop, Durango, Colo.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
Hardcover
The Memorist by M.J. Rose (Mira, $24.95, 9780778325840/0778325849). "M.J. Rose does it again with The Memorist, another breathtaking thriller. She interweaves a multiplicity of themes involving a quest to resolve issues from the past, the music of Beethoven, a secret society, and the threats of terrorism--bringing all the plot strands together for an incredible denouement."--Mary Alice Gorman, Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Fred Astaire by Joseph Epstein (Yale, $22, 9780300116953/300116950). "How could a string bean with an oversize forehead, jug ears, and an obvious toupee be one of the romantic leads of movie history? Epstein meditates on this heavenly hoofer from every angle, and the results will have you jonesing for a TCM movie marathon."--Daniel Goldin, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops, Milwaukee, Wis.
Paperback
The Better World Shopping Guide, Second Edition: Every Dollar Makes a Difference by Ellis Jones (New Society, $9.95, 9780865716308/0865716307). "The Better World Shopping Guide is an important little book that calls for changes in all our shopping habits. The book rates American companies based on 15 years' research of their records on the environment, human rights, community involvement, and other criteria. I'll soon be switching my credit card company, just one of the many changes I'll make to be a more responsible consumer."--Nancy Olson, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, N.C.
For Ages 4 to 8
Millie in the Snow by Alexander Steffensmeier (Walker Books for Young Readers, $16.99, 9780802798008/0802798004). "Moo-hoo! Madcap, mail-toting Millie is back with another hilarious adventure delivering holiday gifts with unexpected consequences. Once again, Steffensmeier delivers a charming tale beefed up with some of the best illustrations around, full of visual fun and puns."--Julie Shimada, Maria's Bookshop, Durango, Colo.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]