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/9780063312708 Annie Bot is the story of a relationship between a robot companion and her owner, but more than that it's a discussion on consent, power dynamics, and what it means to be sentient. Deep and highly entertaining." -- Melissa Taylor, E. Shaver, Bookseller, Savannah, GA]]> Annie Bot is the story of a relationship between a robot companion and her owner, but more than that it's a discussion on consent, power dynamics, and what it means to be sentient. Deep and highly entertaining.]]> 2025-03-25T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781646222704 2025-03-11T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781464236303 2025-05-20T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250910806 2025-05-06T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781644453247 Optional Practical Training is a standout debut about a young immigrant woman exploring her creative self and making a place for herself in a post-9/11 United States." -- Caitlin Baker, Island Books (WA), Mercer Island, WA]]> Optional Practical Training is a standout debut about a young immigrant woman exploring her creative self and making a place for herself in a post-9/11 United States.]]> 2025-03-04T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781668027929 Swift River is an unforgettable story about Diamond Newberry, a biracial teen living in the former sundown town of Swift River. Debut author Essie Chambers weaves together this tender coming-of-age story with letters from an estranged aunt that illuminate the triumph and tragedy of her Black heritage. Diamond is a character readers will not soon forget." -- Jessica Nock, Main Street Books (NC), Davidson, NC]]> Swift River is an unforgettable story about Diamond Newberry, a biracial teen living in the former sundown town of Swift River. Debut author Essie Chambers weaves together this tender coming-of-age story with letters from an estranged aunt that illuminate the triumph and tragedy of her Black heritage. Diamond is a character readers will not soon forget.]]> 2025-05-06T00:00:00-04:00