From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover
The Latinist: A Novel by Mark Prins (Norton, $26.95, 9780393541274). "Despite the title and the focus on a second-century Roman poet and Latin, this novel is very readable, and I found myself staying up late to finish the last half of the book! An excellent debut!" --Lee Cornell, Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery, Park Rapids, Minn.
Bibliolepsy: A Novel by Gina Apostol (Soho Press, $26, 9781641292511). "A book lover's dream filled with hilarity, poetry, and rampant bibliophilia--or, as she calls it, bibliolepsy." --Jeff Sjerven, Left Bank Books, St. Louis, Mo.
Paperback
Mirrorland: A Novel by Carole Johnstone (Scribner, $17, 9781982136369). "You will tie yourself in knots figuring out what's happening in this story of two sisters growing up with different stories attached to the games they play, stories that take on a life of their own years later as buried memories arise." --Pete Mock, McIntyre's Fine Books, Pittsboro, N.C.
For Ages 4 to 8
Friends Are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu, illus. by Lynn Scurfield (Holt, $18.99, 9781250778185). "Although the story features Lunar New Year celebrations, this book will be one to enjoy year-round, with a sweet story of friendship and the value of shared experiences." --Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, Wash.
For Ages 8 to 12: An Indies Introduce Title
Hide and Geek by T.P. Jagger (Random House, $16.99, 9780593377932). "The perfect middle grade book for fans of mystery and puzzles. You'll want to be part of the friend group, The GEEKs, as they go on a treasure hunt to solve the puzzles left by a famous puzzle maker in order to save their town." --Shoshonna Roberts, Maggie Mae's Kids Bookshop, Gresham, Ore.
For Teen Readers
The Kindred by Alechia Dow (Inkyard Press, $18.99, 9781335418616). "The Kindred is utterly unique and so, SO beautifully written. I can't wait to see what's next in this intergalactic kingdom!" --Hannah Oxley, Mystery to Me, Madison, Wis.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
