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 Good Life: A Novel by Virginie Grimaldi, trans. by Hildegarde Serle (Europa Editions, $28, 9798889660248). "Can't wait to introduce Agathe and Emma to our customers! Grimaldi takes us inside a family--delicately, expertly, and respectfully inside a bond between sisters. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll never forget their story." --Susan Reckers, Rakestraw Books, Danville, Calif.
When Among Crows by Veronica Roth (Tor, $19.99, 9781250855480). "Veronica Roth masterfully blends myth, modern-day Chicago, and the magic of the old country in this enthralling tale. This was the fantasy novella I didn't know I needed!" --Sammie Virella, Anderson's Bookshops, Naperville, Ill.
Paperback: An Indies Introduce Title
Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea: A Novel by Rita Chang-Eppig (Bloomsbury, $18.99, 9781639734085). "A beautiful, meditative, fascinating read. This is exquisitely written and while I knew that the subject would be fascinating, I was still unprepared. Perfect for fans of Four Treasures of the Sky." --Cari Quartuccio, Shakespeare & Co., New York, N.Y.
Ages 4 to 8
Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor (Balzer + Bray, $19.99, 9780063275560). "Corey Tabor's picture books are so delightful, and Ursula Upside Down does not disappoint! A wonderful picture book about being yourself and how we all see the world differently, told by Ursula, the most adorable upside-down catfish." --Jen Steele, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wis.
Ages 8 to 12: An Indies Introduce Title
Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod (First Second, $14.99, 9781250813749). "This is a wonderful story about looking inside yourself and trying to put yourself in others' shoes, even those you think you know the best. And the artwork of blueberry pie, red curry, and more will have your mouth watering!" --Paul Swydan, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, Acton, Mass.
Teen Readers
What's Eating Jackie Oh? by Patricia Park (Crown Books for Young Readers, $19.99, 9780593563410). "Loved this book. Patricia Park brings us a complicated, smart, compelling heroine in Jackie Oh. She manages to merge threads of family strife, race, secrets--and lots of great food--all so smoothly and beautifully done." --Kathy Crowley, Belmont Books, Belmont, Mass.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]