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Indie Book Lists

Get the latest book recommendations from independent booksellers with the monthly IndieNext list, and Indie Kids' list. Nominated by independent booksellers and published by IndieBound and the American Booksellers Association, IndieNext lists have everything you need to discover the hottest new reads in independent bookstores.

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Brought to you by IndieBound.org and the American Booksellers Association, the monthly Indie Next list features the bestselling books recommended by independent bookstores.

Warm Hearts & Wild Loves: Indie Romance Gems
Explore stories of deep connection, fierce passion, and unforgettable sparks

Fall into love stories that pulse with emotion and honesty. These indie romances span from slow-burn connections and opposites-attract adventures to tales of sacrifice, second chances, and self-discovery. Whether grounded in realism or touched by a hint of magic, each story captures the courage it takes to open your heart.

Perfect for fans of: heartfelt slow burns, magical romance, emotional stakes, and modern fairy-tale twists

Worlds Beyond: Indie Schi-Fi Adventures
Bold visions of future realms, cosmic magic, and extraordinary adventures

Journey across galaxies and enchanted realms where imagination knows no limits. These stories challenge reality, blend technology with mysticism, and reimagine what it means to be human. Full of daring quests, shifting alliances, and mind-bending worlds, each tale pushes the boundaries of wonder and possibility.

Perfect for fans of: Enjoy epic worlds, wild ideas, and daring adventures

Secrets, Shadows & Sleuths: Indie Thrillers to Devour
Twists, tensions, and tales that keep you guessing till the last page

Step into a world of secrets, suspense, and simmering tension. From psychological mind games to atmospheric mysteries, these thrillers unravel with sharp pacing and layered intrigue. Expect hidden motives, unreliable narrators, and revelations that shift everything you thought you knew.

Perfect for fans of: Sharp minds, dark motives, and twisty turns.

Ink & Imagination: Indie Graphic Storytelling
From memoir to speculative visuals, stories made to see and feel

Discover stories told through ink, color, and creative vision. These graphic works merge art and narrative to explore identity, humor, grief, and wonder. Each panel invites you into new perspectives that feel lyrical, strange, and beautifully human.

Perfect for fans of: Lyrical comics, visual storytelling, and emotional art.

Whispered Verses & Bold Lines: Indie Poetry You’ll Carry
Poetry that lingers long after the last line

Celebrate the beauty of language and emotion through powerful, contemporary poetry. These collections explore love, resilience, and the quiet moments that define us. Each voice offers something unforgettable, with verses that heal, inspire, and linger long after reading.

Perfect for fans of: Modern poets, emotional connection, and words that stay with you.

Heart the Lover
Hardcover / New

Heart the Lover by Lily King follows Jordan, a young writer whose complicated love triangle in college reverberates through her life decades later. As she revisits her past, she confronts the choices that shaped her art, relationships, and sense of self. A poignant exploration of love, ambition, and memory.

Indie Next List October 2025

We Love You, Bunny
Mona Awad

from: $23.15

Bog Queen
Anna North

from: $22.20

Will There Ever Be Another You
Patricia Lockwood

from: $21.97

Soul Searching
Lyla Sage

from: $15.98

Alchemy of Secrets
Stephanie Garber

from: $22.83

Awake
Jen Hatmaker

from: $22.25

The Book of Guilt
Catherine Chidgey

from: $22.16

Cinder House
Freya Marske

from: $19.83

Exiles
Mason Coile

from: $20.72

Among the Burning Flowers
Samantha Shannon

from: $22.15

We Survived the Night
Julian Brave NoiseCat

from: $22.84

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
Kiran Desai

from: $24.72

What We Can Know
Ian McEwan

from: $22.57

Red City
Marie Lu

from: $22.83

Overdue
Stephanie Perkins

from: $23.78

Good and Evil and Other Stories
Samanta Schweblin

from: $20.50

Spread Me
Sarah Gailey

from: $20.70

The Four Spent the Day Together
Chris Kraus

from: $21.97

The Wilderness
Angela Flournoy

from: $21.93

The Zorg
Siddharth Kara

from: $22.84

In a Distant Valley
Shannon Bowring

from: $16.00

Strays
Laura Venita Green

from: $21.34

The Wax Child
Olga Ravn

from: $16.60

The Phoebe Variations
Jane Hamilton

from: $21.57

Now in Paperback October 2025

The Blue Hour
Paula Hawkins

from: $4.59

Entitlement
Rumaan Alam

from: $5.19

Intermezzo
Sally Rooney

from: $7.69

Sister Snake
Amanda Lee Koe

from: $6.39

That Librarian
Amanda Jones

from: $43.42

We Could Be Rats
Emily Austin

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September/October 2025 Kids Indie Next

Get the best recommendations for spring Children's & Young Adult book releases from independent booksellers.

Whodonut?
Hardcover / New

The seventh book in the popular picture book series featuring Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast--with a holiday twist!

Picture Books

Aggie and the Ghost
Matthew Forsythe

from: $16.87

Bob the Vampire Snail
Andrea Zuill

from: $15.98

Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo
Bess Kalb

from: $16.22

Cat Nap
Brian Lies

from: $16.87

Everything Grows in Jiddo's Garden
Jenan Matari

from: $16.84

Fox and the Mystery Letter
Alex G Griffiths

from: $15.98

If We Were Dogs
Sophie Blackall

from: $16.22

Seven Ways Through the Woods
Jenn Reese

from: $16.87

A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead

from: $16.62

Zombie and Brain Are Friends
Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

from: $16.22

Middle Grade

Cabin Head and Tree Head
Scott Campbell

from: $12.78

Ghost Circus
Adrienne Kress

from: $12.89

The Last Resort
Erin Entrada Kelly

from: $13.69

The Library of Unruly Treasures
Jeanne Birdsall

from: $15.17

Lost on Doll Island
Cassandra Ramos-Gomez

from: $8.45

The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
Karina Yan Glaser

from: $15.19

Scarlet Morning
ND Stevenson

from: $16.87

Troubling Tonsils!
Peter Brown

from: $12.78

Sweet Magic
Kara LaReau

from: $14.06

Young Adult

All the Tomorrows After
Joanne Yi

from: $16.87

An Embroidery of Souls
Ruby Martínez

from: $16.87

Blood Moon
Britney S. Lewis

from: $16.22

The Dead of Summer
Ryan La Sala

from: $16.87

The Executioner's Three
Susan Dennard

from: $18.79

Morgana and Oz, Vol. 3
Miyuli

from: $16.22

Reasons to Hate Me
Susan Metallo

from: $16.22

Sisters in the Wind
Angeline Boulley

from: $16.87

A Spell to Wake the Dead
Nicole Lesperance

from: $16.62

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