The Indie Next List, drawn from bookseller-recommended favorite handsells, epitomizes the heart and soul of passionate bookselling. Independent booksellers are and have always been discoverers of the next big thing, the next great read, the next bestseller, and the next undiscovered gem.

]]> http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781536214673 2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9798217113217 2025-10-14T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593530252 2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781419771156 Anne of Green Gables, but make it dragons! Splendidly drawn and richly imagined, this story of finding a place in a world that doesn't seem to have space for everyone is magical, practical, and a gift to readers of all ages." -- Emma Aprile, Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, KY]]> Anne of Green Gables, but make it dragons! Splendidly drawn and richly imagined, this story of finding a place in a world that doesn't seem to have space for everyone is magical, practical, and a gift to readers of all ages.]]> 2025-10-14T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780374393120 2025-11-18T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593303146 Ratatouille and Wild Robot, step right up! Night Chef is your next beloved read. Following one misfit raccoon who has big dreams of being a chef who embarks on a journey to get a baby crow back to its family, this story is one of perseverance, community, whimsy, and of course, food." -- Allie Cesmat, Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ]]> Ratatouille and Wild Robot, step right up! Night Chef is your next beloved read. Following one misfit raccoon who has big dreams of being a chef who embarks on a journey to get a baby crow back to its family, this story is one of perseverance, community, whimsy, and of course, food.]]> 2025-10-28T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781546138143 2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781338736106 2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781338818529 2025-10-21T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781646147021 Xolo is a great addition to anyone’s shelf. Mariana Ruiz Johnson’s illustrations really bring the story to life. I love mythology AND Donna Barba Higuera, so Xolo is a double win in my book." -- Kalli King, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID]]> Xolo is a great addition to anyone’s shelf. Mariana Ruiz Johnson’s illustrations really bring the story to life. I love mythology AND Donna Barba Higuera, so Xolo is a double win in my book.]]> 2025-11-04T00:00:00-05:00