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 Kingdoms of Savannah: A Novel by George Dawes Green (Celadon Books, $27.99, 9781250767448). "Totally immersed myself in the deep south and long-standing family secrets with this delightful read. An engaging story with a wealth of history. Very much looking forward to more of Jaq and Ransom!" --Kappy Kling, HearthFire Books, Evergreen, Colo.
The Last to Vanish: A Novel by Megan Miranda (Scribner/Marysue Rucci Books, $27.99, 9781982147310). "I really enjoyed the mystery and how it unraveled for Abigail and Trey, and how the disappearances are connected. Megan Miranda is a great writer and I am always eager to read her new books--this didn't disappoint!" --Stephanie Rivera, Chapter Two... a Bookstore, Lompoc, Calif.
Paperback
The Wild Hunt: A Novel by Emma Seckel (Tin House Books, $16.95, 9781953534224). "Moody and atmospheric, the islanders are forced to confront tradition, ancient superstition, and the secrets submerged to preserve their normalcy. A taut tale full of otherworldly activities and the tension of daily existence." --Bill Cusumano, Square Books, Oxford, Miss.
For Ages 4 to 8
Don't Worry, Murray by David Ezra Stein (Balzer + Bray, $17.99, 9780062845245). "Murray worries about thunderstorms, meeting larger dogs, fireworks, and going to bed at night--but each experience makes Murray just a little braver. This story is thoughtful, tender, and quite amusing. A terrific story for any age!" --Joanne Doggart, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Chatham, Mass.
For Ages 10 to 14
The Elephant Girl by James Patterson, Ellen Banda-Aaku and Sophia Krevoy (Jimmy Patterson, $16.99, 9780316316927). "Jama shares her heart with Mbegu, caring for her safety and well-being. She finds solace in her elephant friends when humans let her down, and the relationship that blossoms is one with mutual respect and thoughtfulness at the center." --Honor Ford, The Doylestown & Lahaska Bookshops, Doylestown, Pa.
For Teen Readers
This Wicked Fate (This Poison Heart) by Kalynn Bayron (Bloomsbury YA, $18.99, 9781547609208). "A most wonderful follow-up to This Poison Heart. Fall in love with Bri and Marie as they adventure to reunite all the pieces of the heart. I love the Greek mythology Bayron plays with. I couldn't put it down." --Kristin Saner, Fables Books, Goshen, Ind.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
