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/9780593873373 lot to cover in this, as M. L. Wang used allegory to cover topics like sexism, classism, racism, genocide, colonialism. It was incredibly powerful in its messaging and an exhilarating read. Full of emotion and moments of philosophical, moral, and ethical quandary." -- Lauren Nopenz, Curious Iguana, Frederick, MD]]> lot to cover in this, as M. L. Wang used allegory to cover topics like sexism, classism, racism, genocide, colonialism. It was incredibly powerful in its messaging and an exhilarating read. Full of emotion and moments of philosophical, moral, and ethical quandary.]]> 2025-07-15T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780063323995 2025-04-15T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780778387596 The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a masterful combination of Chinese folklore, queer history, and romance. From an ancient Chinese dynasty to the gay party scene of LA, Justinian Huang transports us through three different eras of Chinese culture." -- Devon Overley, Loganberry Books, Shaker Heights, OH]]> The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a masterful combination of Chinese folklore, queer history, and romance. From an ancient Chinese dynasty to the gay party scene of LA, Justinian Huang transports us through three different eras of Chinese culture.]]> 2025-06-03T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780802165190 I Cheerfully Refuse; gripping and soulful, it took my breath away. I drank it in, never wanting to put it down, never wanting it to end. The sweeping journey of a man on a quest to find the love he has lost. This story flows along on the rolling tides of hope and despair that rise and fall like the Lake Superior waves." -- Jacqueline Harrison, Naughty Dog Books, Nashville, IN]]> I Cheerfully Refuse; gripping and soulful, it took my breath away. I drank it in, never wanting to put it down, never wanting it to end. The sweeping journey of a man on a quest to find the love he has lost. This story flows along on the rolling tides of hope and despair that rise and fall like the Lake Superior waves.]]> 2025-04-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593722589 2025-05-06T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781638932840 2025-06-17T00:00:00-04:00