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 Night Trembles: A Novel by Nadia Terranova, trans. by Ann Goldstein (Seven Stories Press, $26.95, 9781644214091). "A gripping account of two strangers navigating a new world in the wake of an unfathomable natural disaster. Nicola and Barbara are brilliantly rendered, each grappling with the lives they had before the earthquake and uncovering what's possible." --Emily Tarr, Thank You Books, Birmingham, Ala.
Bad Nature: A Novel by Ariel Courage (Holt, $28.99, 9781250360885). "After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hester embarks on a road trip to carry out one final task before she dies: killing her father. She finds herself traveling with a passionate activist investigating superfund sites across the U.S." --Kyle Churman, Werner Books, Erie, Pa.
Paperback
A Short Walk Through a Wide World: A Novel by Douglas Westerbeke (Avid Reader Press, $18.99, 9781668026076). "A Short Walk Through a Wide World is an epic novel charting the adventurous journey of one woman trying to outrun a mysterious curse. Douglas Westerbeke's debut captures the imagination. A dazzling read!" --Linda Kass, Gramercy Books, Bexley, Ohio
Ages 4-8
Big Enough by Regina Linke (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $18.99, 9780316531153). "A stunning picture book about a young boy who must face his fears when he is charged with a very important task: bring home the ox. Though he is small, Ah-Fu is just the right person to find and lead the gentle creature. A touching lesson in self-doubt and courage." --Beth Seufer Buss, Bookmarks, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Ages 10-14: An Indies Introduce Title
Ollie in Between by Jess Callans (Feiwel & Friends, $17.99, 9781250331342). "Hand this to any kid who's experienced or will experience puberty, any kid who's navigating their gender, any who've endured shifting friendships, and to any kid who's so much braver than they realize. That is, hand this to any kid!" --Tanvi Rastogi, Dog-Eared Books, Ames, Iowa
Teen Readers
Holy Terrors (Little Thieves #3) by Margaret Owen (Holt, $21.99, 9781250831170). "Folklore, magic, and mystery pair perfectly with this exploration of mental health and the power of choice. In this trilogy conclusion, Vanja reflects on her choices and realizes that she would never have been ready for the future she craves without those choices." --Kaitlyn Reed, Read Between the Lynes, Woodstock, Ill.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
