From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next picks:
Hardcover
The World in Half: A Novel by Cristina Henriquez (Riverhead, $25.95, 9781594488559/159448855X). "College-age Miraflores Reid grew up believing that her Panamanian father had not wanted her, but when her mother begins to suffer from dementia Miraflores secretly travels from Chicago to Panama to discover his story, and her own. The unfolding of the past--and its effect on her--is beautifully told in The World in Half."--Ellen Sandmeyer, Sandmeyer's Bookstore, Chicago, Ill.
Tide, Feather, Snow: A Life in Alaska by Miranda Weiss (Harper, $24.99, 9780061710254/0061710253). "Miranda Weiss gives a wonderful feel for life in this wild coastal area--the water, the sea birds, the whales, the many kinds of fish, and the diverse characters inhabiting Homer. A richly rewarding read."--Reva Colliver, Windows on the World-Books & Art, Mariposa, Calif.
Paperback
The Worst Thing I've Done: A Novel by Ursula Hegi (Touchstone, $14, 9781416543763/1416543767). "This is a story of three adults who've been best friends from childhood--with an edge. This is a beautifully written novel, with soul."--Lisa Stefanacci, the Book Works, Del Mar, Calif.
For Ages 9-12
Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French (Amulet, $16.95, 9780810983540/0810983540). "When city boy Julian Carter-Li discovers that his uncle's corporation is planning to cut down an ancient redwood forest for lumber, he links up with Robin, whose conservation-minded family runs a small organic farm, to save the forest. The book is a rich source for discussion--a worthy choice for school or pleasure reading."--Vicky Uminowicz, Titcomb's Bookshop, East Sandwich, Mass.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
Hardcover
The World in Half: A Novel by Cristina Henriquez (Riverhead, $25.95, 9781594488559/159448855X). "College-age Miraflores Reid grew up believing that her Panamanian father had not wanted her, but when her mother begins to suffer from dementia Miraflores secretly travels from Chicago to Panama to discover his story, and her own. The unfolding of the past--and its effect on her--is beautifully told in The World in Half."--Ellen Sandmeyer, Sandmeyer's Bookstore, Chicago, Ill.
Tide, Feather, Snow: A Life in Alaska by Miranda Weiss (Harper, $24.99, 9780061710254/0061710253). "Miranda Weiss gives a wonderful feel for life in this wild coastal area--the water, the sea birds, the whales, the many kinds of fish, and the diverse characters inhabiting Homer. A richly rewarding read."--Reva Colliver, Windows on the World-Books & Art, Mariposa, Calif.
Paperback
The Worst Thing I've Done: A Novel by Ursula Hegi (Touchstone, $14, 9781416543763/1416543767). "This is a story of three adults who've been best friends from childhood--with an edge. This is a beautifully written novel, with soul."--Lisa Stefanacci, the Book Works, Del Mar, Calif.
For Ages 9-12
Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French (Amulet, $16.95, 9780810983540/0810983540). "When city boy Julian Carter-Li discovers that his uncle's corporation is planning to cut down an ancient redwood forest for lumber, he links up with Robin, whose conservation-minded family runs a small organic farm, to save the forest. The book is a rich source for discussion--a worthy choice for school or pleasure reading."--Vicky Uminowicz, Titcomb's Bookshop, East Sandwich, Mass.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]