From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next picks:
Hardcover
The Spy Who Came for Christmas by David Morrell (Vanguard, $15.95, 9781593154875/1593154879). "In The Spy Who Came for Christmas, David Morrell has woven the Christmas story into an entertaining, modern-day spy novel. This is a great little stocking stuffer for the thriller reader on your Christmas list!"--Carl Wichman, Varsity Mart, Fargo, N.D.
Twisted Head: An Italian American Memoir by Carl Capotorto (Broadway, $23.95, 9780767928618/076792861X). Carl Capotorto's Twisted Head is a spirited memoir of growing up as the only son in a working class Italian-American family during the '60s and '70s in New York City. Rich with tales from home, the family business, school, work, and friends, fans of memoirs of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs will find this tale kinder and gentler."--Jean Petrovs, Books Galore, Watkinsville, Ga.
Paperback
Asian Dining Rules by Steven A. Shaw (Morrow Cookbooks, $15.95, 9780061255595/0061255599). "Steven Shaw demystifies the Japanese, Chinese, Indian, and other Asian restaurants for the general foodie. Insights include what to eat, how to eat it, tricks to the best places, and some insider stories of eating pleasures. Great information presented in a fun way!"--Syrinda Sharpe, University Book Store, Seattle, Wash.
For Ages 4 to 8
Hanukkah Haiku by Harriet Ziefert (Blue Apple Books, $16.95, 9781934706336/1934706337). "This is my new favorite Hanukkah picture book, presenting the holiday traditions with a new spin. Every page is filled with whimsical paintings worth framing, colors that swirl and whirl, and a haiku for each night of the holiday."--Victoria VanZile, Wild Rumpus, Minneapolis, Minn.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]