From last week's Indie bestseller lists, available at IndieBound.org, here are the recommended titles, which are also Indie Next Great Reads:
Hardcover
Meet the Newmans: A Novel by Jennifer Niven (Flatiron, $29.99, 9781250372444). "The Newmans are the perfect family, but behind their perfect lives lurks reality and a world that has moved forward, leaving them in the dust of past generations. With humor, heart, and hope, Niven rewrites the script and rips the band-aid off this 'perfect' family. Loved!" --Maxwell Gregory, Madison Street Books, Chicago, Ill.
Homeschooled: A Memoir by Stefan Merrill Block (Hanover Square Press, $30, 9781335000989). "In such a raw and honest way, Block conquered the very human failure of trying to explain nuanced and complicated family relationships. An incredibly readable book. I can't recommend this one enough!" --Jessica Harley, Linden Tree Children's Books, Los Altos, Ca.
Paperback
A Monsoon Rising: A Novel by Thea Guanzon (Harper Voyager, $19.99, 9780063277311). "Talasyn and Alaric must prepare for the Moonless Dark and the eruption of the Voidfell. This book is equally funny and heartbreaking as we find out more about their pasts, the present, and how it affects their actions. A stellar Hurricane Wars installment." --Lisa Kroger, Village Books, The Woodlands, Tex.
Ages 4-8
This Hair Belongs by JaNay Brown-Wood, illus. Erin K. Robinson (Astra Young Readers, $19.99, 9781662620867). "This Hair Belongs is a lesson in Black history, culture, and excellence. Brown-Wood's verse pairs beautifully with Robinson's illustrations to further highlight the significance of individual hairstyles and textures." --Elena Espinoza, Schuler Books, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Ages 8-12
Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders (Sourcebooks Young Readers, $16.99, 9781464244971). "As always, Souders' books have great mysteries, characters, and lots of heart. I was invested in every one of these characters and I can picture these sleuths working to solve the crime. Souders is always a great choice for our middle schoolers!" --Tania Galinanes, White Rose Books & More, Kissimmee, Fla.
Ages 12+
Gaslit by Megan Davidhizar (Delacorte Press, $19.99, 9780593705711). "From the medical gaslighting she experiences when trying to identify the cause of her debilitating migraines to the cause of the accident that rips her family apart, Ella doesn't know who or what to trust. Is someone following her? Is there more to the accident that night? I felt so connected to Ella as she questioned her reality and the truth." --Julie Swearingen, Roundabout Books, Bend, Ore.
[Many thanks to IndieBound and the ABA!]
