From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover: An Indies Introduce Title
Banyan Moon: A Novel by Thao Thai (Mariner, $30, 9780063267107). "Banyan Moon is a remarkable debut that follows Vietnamese American Ann, her mother, grandmother, and generations of women who came before. Thai peels open family secrets like an onion to reveal truth, healing, love and friendship." --Patience Allan-Glick, Underground Books, Carrollton, Ga.
Hardcover: An Indies Introduce Title
The Militia House: A Novel by John Milas (Holt, $26.99, 9781250857064). "The Militia House ensnares the reader in its unsettling atmosphere. The commentary around the military industrial complex and PTSD is subtle, casting a critical eye that never fully dives into polemic. A wild, immersive ride." --Wesley Minter, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, Wash.
Paperback
Run Time: A Novel by Catherine Ryan Howard (Blackstone, $16.99, 9798212173407). "Now THIS is what I love about Catherine Ryan Howard--plots that defy trends, characters dangling over the abyss. Run Time had me exactly where I love to be: teetering on a high wire, completely off balance, and loving every minute of it." --Tarin Paradise, Naughty Dog Books, Nashville, Ind.
For Ages 3 to 7
The Ice Cream Vanishes by Julia Sarcone-Roach (Knopf, $18.99, 9780593309858). "Squirrel loves to make snacks disappear. When they spot a dropped ice cream cone, they have to show Bear--but when they come back, it's vanished! All the forest critters are eager to witness the magic of an ice cream treat, hoping for a nibble!" --Andrew King, Secret Garden Bookshop, Seattle, Wash.
For Ages 8 to 12: An Indies Introduce Title
The Kingdom Over the Sea by Zohra Nabi (Margaret K. McElderry, $17.99, 9781665931083). "Yara seeks answers concerning her late mother, which leads her to Zehaira and a magical quest for the truth. Fantastical and steeped in cultural folklore, this adventure story of marvel and wonderment will appeal to middle graders." --Gerard Villegas, Auntie's Bookstore, Spokane, Wash.
For Teen Readers: An Indies Introduce Title
Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton (Bloomsbury, $19.99, 9781547610372). "Dark, stunning, and enchanting, Sing Me to Sleep is a book every fantasy lover needs on their shelves. For a moment, you feel the cool spray of mist on your cheek or the dangerous siren song on your tongue. I can't begin to recommend this book enough!" --Emma Butler, The Briar Patch, Bangor, Maine
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
