From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover
A Year of Cats and Dogs by Margaret Hawkins (Permanent Press, $28, 9781579621896/1579621899). "At the end of a long relationship, Maryanne is spurred into action, or rather inaction, as she 'cleans house' in her life and some surprising and wonderful things move into the space that she creates. Maryanne is a very real character and a true seeker. We should all be that brave."--Anne Wilde, Next Chapter Bookshop, Mequon, Wis.
America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story by Bruce Feiler (Morrow, $26.99, 9780060574888/0060574887). "Do you think you know all about the Pilgrims, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, the emancipation of slaves and Martin Luther King, Jr.? Think again. I thought I did until I read America's Prophet, a thoroughly enjoyable and accessible book, with a surprisingly fresh focus on American history."--Fran Wilson, Colorado State University Bookstore, Fort Collins, Colo.
Paperback
The Wolf at Twilight: An Indian Elder's Journey Through a Land of Ghosts and Shadows by Kent Nerburn (New World Library, $14.95, 9781577315780/1577315782). "The Wolf at Twilight continues the story begun in Neither Wolf Nor Dog. Nerburn and Indian elder Dan embark on a journey into Dan's past, facing a painful legacy as they search to discover the fate of Dan's sister. If you have read Nerburn's earlier works, you'll want to read this beautifully told book. If you're not familiar with Nerburn's writing, this book will be a good place to start."--Sally Wizik Wills, Sister Wolf Books, Park Rapids, Minn.
For Ages 4 to 8
First Ballet by Deanna Caswell, illustrated by Elizabeth Matthews (Hyperion, $16.99, 9781423113539/1423113535). "If ever a book proved the idea that less is more when it comes to picture book rhyme schemes, it is First Ballet. This delightful book not only captures the magic of loving the ballet, but it conveys the charm of truly being captivated by anything magical."--Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Farmington, Me.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]