FICTION NONFICTION Indie Bestsellers Hardcover Week of 11.07.18 = Debut Indies Introduce Other Indie Favorites Waiting for Eden: A Novel, by Elliot Ackerman (Knopf, $22.95) “I was completely captivated by this intensely emotional yet compact novel. Both of Ackerman’s previous novels were acclaimed by readers and critics alike, but Waiting for Eden proves something more. In less than 200 pages, the intersecting lives of three people and the consequences of their choices are revealed in an astounding manner. It’s a love story, a ghost story, a horror story, a war story, and, ultimately, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. I don’t want to tell you much more as I don’t want to spoil it, but I urge you to read this powerful and important work of literature.” —Cody Morrison, Square Books, Oxford, MS 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life- Changing List, by James Mustich (Workman Publishing, $35) “Irresistible! A book about books! What a joy to read a thoughtfully complied list of the 1,000 books James Mustich thought most important. Many of my favorites are found among the pages, along with new suggestions to investigate. It is great fun to read about Mustich’s impressions of some of my favorites, such as works by Charles Dickens, Edward Abbey, Henry James, and Anne Tyler. With so many books to choose from, you will surely find some new treasure to enjoy or be reminded of an old pleasure to revisit.” —Deon Stonehouse, Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver, OR 1. Almost Everything Anne Lamott, Riverhead, $20 2. The Fifth Risk Michael Lewis, Norton, $26.95 3. Brief Answers to the Big Questions Stephen Hawking, Bantam, $25 4. Fear: Trump in the White House Bob Woodward, S&S, $30 5. Educated Tara Westover, Random House, $28 6. Dare to Lead Brené Brown, Random House, $28 7. The Library Book Susan Orlean, S&S, $28 8. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mark Manson, Harper, $24.99 9. Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks Ina Garten, Clarkson Potter, $35 10. Leadership: In Turbulent Times Doris Kearns Goodwin, S&S, $30 11. Killing the SS Bill O’Reilly, Martin Dugard, Holt, $30 12. Gmorning, Gnight! Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonny Sun (Illus.), Random House, $22 13. Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents Pete Souza, Little Brown, $30 14. Girl, Wash Your Face Rachel Hollis, Thomas Nelson, $22.99 15. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Neil deGrasse Tyson, Norton, $18.95 1. Unsheltered Barbara Kingsolver, Harper, $29.99 2. The Reckoning John Grisham, Doubleday, $29.95 3. Elevation Stephen King, Scribner, $19.95 4. Dark Sacred Night Michael Connelly, Little Brown, $29 5. The Witch Elm Tana French,Viking, $28 6. Killing Commendatore Haruki Murakami, Knopf, $30 7. The Next Person You Meet in Heaven Mitch Albom, Harper, $23.99 8. A Spark of Light Jodi Picoult, Ballantine, $28.99 9. Every Breath Nicholas Sparks, Grand Central, $28 10. Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Putnam, $26 11. The Clockmaker’s Daughter Kate Morton, Atria, $28 12. The Travelling Cat Chronicles Hiro Arikawa, Berkley, $20 13. Red War Vince Flynn, Kyle Mills, Atria/Emily Bestler Books, $28.99 14. There There Tommy Orange, Knopf, $25.95 15. Transcription Kate Atkinson, Little Brown, $28 Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All rights reserved. ★ ★ ★
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FICTION NONFICTION
Indie BestsellersHardcover Week of 11.07.18
= Debut
IndiesIntroduce
Other Indie FavoritesWaiting for Eden: A Novel, by Elliot Ackerman (Knopf, $22.95) “I was completely captivated by this intensely emotional yet compact novel. Both of Ackerman’s previous novels were acclaimed by readers and critics alike, but Waiting for Eden proves something more. In less than 200 pages, the intersecting lives of three people and the consequences of their choices are revealed in an astounding manner. It’s a love story, a ghost story, a horror story, a war story, and, ultimately, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. I don’t want to tell you much more as I don’t want to spoil it, but I urge you to read this powerful and important work of literature.” —Cody Morrison, Square Books, Oxford, MS
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List, by James Mustich (Workman Publishing, $35) “Irresistible! A book about books! What a joy to read a thoughtfully complied list of the 1,000 books James Mustich thought most important. Many of my favorites are found among the pages, along with new suggestions to investigate. It is great fun to read about Mustich’s impressions of some of my favorites, such as works by Charles Dickens, Edward Abbey, Henry James, and Anne Tyler. With so many books to choose from, you will surely find some new treasure to enjoy or be reminded of an old pleasure to revisit.” —Deon Stonehouse, Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver, OR
1. Almost EverythingAnne Lamott, Riverhead, $20
2. The Fifth RiskMichael Lewis, Norton, $26.95
3. Brief Answers to the Big QuestionsStephen Hawking, Bantam, $25
4. Fear: Trump in the White HouseBob Woodward, S&S, $30
5. EducatedTara Westover, Random House, $28
6. Dare to LeadBrené Brown, Random House, $28
7. The Library BookSusan Orlean, S&S, $28
8. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckMark Manson, Harper, $24.99
9. Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks
Ina Garten, Clarkson Potter, $35
10. Leadership: In Turbulent TimesDoris Kearns Goodwin, S&S, $30
11. Killing the SSBill O’Reilly, Martin Dugard, Holt, $30
12. Gmorning, Gnight!Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonny Sun (Illus.), Random House, $22
13. Shade: A Tale of Two PresidentsPete Souza, Little Brown, $30
14. Girl, Wash Your FaceRachel Hollis, Thomas Nelson, $22.99
15. Astrophysics for People in a HurryNeil deGrasse Tyson, Norton, $18.95
1. UnshelteredBarbara Kingsolver, Harper, $29.99
2. The ReckoningJohn Grisham, Doubleday, $29.95
3. ElevationStephen King, Scribner, $19.95
4. Dark Sacred NightMichael Connelly, Little Brown, $29
8. A Spark of LightJodi Picoult, Ballantine, $28.99
9. Every BreathNicholas Sparks, Grand Central, $28
10. Where the Crawdads SingDelia Owens, Putnam, $26
11. The Clockmaker’s DaughterKate Morton, Atria, $28
12. The Travelling Cat ChroniclesHiro Arikawa, Berkley, $20
13. Red WarVince Flynn, Kyle Mills, Atria/Emily Bestler Books, $28.99
14. There ThereTommy Orange, Knopf, $25.95
15. TranscriptionKate Atkinson, Little Brown, $28
Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All rights reserved.
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Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All rights reserved.
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Indie BestsellersPaperback Week of 11.07.18
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Another Indie FavoriteSamuel Johnson’s Eternal Return, by Martin Riker (Coffee House Press, $16.95) “After his violent death, Samuel Johnson inhabits multiple souls as he strives to reunite with his now-orphaned young son. Traveling between dark humor and unfathomable tragedy while tracing the history of television in America, Martin Riker's outstanding debut novel illustrates how the human spirit can persevere.” —Caitlin Luce Baker, University Book Store, Seattle, WA
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1. The Rooster Bar John Grisham, Dell, $9.99 2. Origin Dan Brown, Anchor, $9.99 3. The Couple Next Door Shari Lapena, Penguin, $9.99 4. Two Kinds of Truth Michael Connelly, Grand Central, $9.99 5. Instinct James Patterson, Howard Roughan, Vision, $9.99 6. Sharp Objects Gillian Flynn, Broadway, $9.99 7. Enemy of the State Vince Flynn, Kyle Mills, Pocket, $9.99 8. In a Dark, Dark Wood Ruth Ware, Pocket, $9.99 9. The People vs. Alex Cross James Patterson, Grand Central, $9.9910. Fall from Grace Danielle Steel, Dell, $8.99
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1. LessAndrew Sean Greer, Back Bay, $15.99
2. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely FineGail Honeyman, Penguin, $16
3. The Tattooist of AuschwitzHeather Morris, Harper, $16.99
4. Crazy Rich AsiansKevin Kwan, Anchor, $16
5. The Best American Short Stories 2018
Roxane Gay, Heidi Pitlor (Eds.), Mariner, $15.99
6. PachinkoMin Jin Lee, Grand Central, $15.99
7. The Wife Between UsGreer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, St. Martin’s Griffin, $16.99
8. In the Midst of WinterIsabel Allende, Atria, $17
9. The Woman in Cabin 10Ruth Ware, Gallery/Scout Press, $16
10. Winter SolsticeElin Hilderbrand, Back Bay, $15.99
14. The River of ConsciousnessOliver Sacks, Vintage, $16.95
15. Hillbilly ElegyJ.D. Vance, Harper, $16.99
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Children’s Indie Bestsellers
Week of 11.07.18
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EARLY & MIDDLE GRADE READERS YOUNG ADULT
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For Teen Readers Damsel, by Elana K. Arnold (Balzer + Bray, $17.99) “Timely, dark, and compelling, Damsel is an intense feminist read, an anti-fairy tale, and definitely a crossover adult title. Arnold’s writing is impeccable, her voice powerful, her style sly and captivating. She turns the damsel-in-distress trope inside out here with a tale that deals creatively and unflinchingly with violence and sexual assault and more, reminiscent of such other powerful titles as Margo Lanagan’s Tender Morsels. One of my favorite titles of the season.” —Joy Preble, Brazos Bookstore, Houston, TX
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For Ages 9 to 12 Saving Winslow, by Sharon Creech (HarperCollins, $16.99) “Louie loves animals, but just doesn’t seem to have the knack for taking care of them—too many carnival animals have not survived his loving care. So when his father brings home a newborn miniature donkey, Louie’s parents tell him not to get his hopes up that the little guy will survive the night, let alone thrive. Louie’s determination that Winslow will be okay, the new friendships he makes, and his belief that one person can make a difference make for a wonderful story.” —Debbie Buck, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA
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1. Louisiana’s Way HomeKate DiCamillo, Candlewick, $16.99
2. Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers Book #1 Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illus.), Harry N. Abrams, $12.99
3. I Lost My Tooth! (Unlimited Squirrels)Mo Willems, Disney/Hyperion, $12.99
4. The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger’s Guide Chris Colfer, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $18.99
5. The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid
Dylan Thuras, Rosemary Mosco, Joy Ang (Illus.), Workman, $19.95
6. Max Einstein: The Genius ExperimentJames Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Beverly Johnson (Illus.), jimmy patterson, $14.99
7. The Hidden WitchMolly Knox Ostertag, Graphix, $12.99
8. Squirm Carl Hiaasen, Knopf Books for Young Readers, $18.99
9. Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1)Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illus.), Orchard Books, $12.99
10. BlendedSharon M. Draper, Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, $16.99
11. The House with a Clock in Its WallsJohn Bellairs, Edward Gorey (Illus.), Puffin, $7.99
12. Ghosts Raina Telgemeier, Graphix, $10.99
13. Sisters Raina Telgemeier, Graphix, $10.99
14. Smile Raina Telgemeier, Graphix, $10.99
15. Drama Raina Telgemeier, Graphix, $10.99
1. The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas, Balzer + Bray, $18.99
2. Bridge of ClayMarkus Zusak, Knopf Books for Young Readers, $26
3. Dear Evan HansenVal Emmich, et al., Poppy, $18.99
4. Hey, KiddoJarrett J. Krosoczka, Graphix, $14.99
5. The Book ThiefMarkus Zusak, Knopf Books for Young Readers, $12.99
6. Children of Blood and BoneTomi Adeyemi, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), $18.99
7. What If It’s UsBecky Albertalli, Adam Silvera, HarperTeen, $18.99
8. Turtles All the Way DownJohn Green, Dutton Books for Young Readers, $19.99
9. Looking for Alaska (Penguin Minis)John Green, Dutton Books for Young Readers, $12
10. The GiverLois Lowry, HMH Books for Young Readers, $9.99
11. RenegadesMarissa Meyer, Square Fish, $10.99
12. DryNeal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $18.99
13. The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy
Mackenzi Lee, Katherine Tegen Books, $18.99
14. Salt to the SeaRuta Sepetys, Penguin, $10.99
15. A Very Large Expanse of SeaTahereh Mafi, Harper, $18.99
Children’s Indie Bestsellers
Week of 11.07.18
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CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S SERIES
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All Fiction Series titles are hardcover and paperback unless noted.
For Ages 4 to 8 There’s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor, by Wade Bradford, Kevin Hawkes (Illus.) (Candlewick Press, $16.99) “Mr. Snore is tired and just wants a comfortable bed at the Sharemore Hotel. Encountering sleeping companions, including a mouse, a pig, spiders, giraffes, and even burrowing hamsters, poor Mr. Snore finally tries the 13th floor, where a twist of gigantic proportions awaits! Hawkes’ playful illustrations match perfectly with the absurdity of Bradford’s delightful romp. Instant story time classic!” —Maureen Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA
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1. The Wonky DonkeyCraig Smith, Katz Cowley (Illus.), Scholastic, $7.99
2. The Snowy Nap Jan Brett, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, $18.99
