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FICTION NONFICTION
Indie BestsellersHardcover Week of 12.30.20
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Novel, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
(Hanover Square Press, $19.99) “This was the most interesting and
wholesome take on time travel I have ever read. Everything in the
world is totally normal, but if you sit in a specific seat in a
specific cafe in Tokyo, you can travel back in time. There are some
rules in order to time travel, but my favorite one? You can only
stay in the past for as long as your coffee is warm. This charming
and emotional story of four different women teaches about the
importance of making the most with the time you’re given.” —Lauren
Suidgeest, Schuler Books, Grand Rapids, MI
Other Indie FavoritesThe Burning God (The Poppy War #3), by R.F.
Kuang (Harper Voyager, $26.99) “I knew I was going to be blown away
by this book, but I had no idea I was going to be sent into the
stratosphere. The Poppy War was already a phenomenal debut, but its
successors somehow managed to claw themselves to new heights. The
Burning God is no exception. As usual, Kuang holds no punches when
it comes to describing the raw horror and consequences of war,
drawing her characters to impossibly dark corners where their only
escape is through catastrophic decisions. The ending ripped my
heart from my chest, but I can’t imagine a more satisfying
conclusion for this phenomenal trilogy. A perfect triad of books.”
—Ava Tusek, Second Star to the Right, Denver, CO
Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores
across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All
rights reserved.
1. The Vanishing HalfBrit Bennett, Riverhead Books, $27
2. Ready Player TwoErnest Cline, Ballantine, $28.99
3. The SearcherTana French, Viking, $27
4. Anxious PeopleFredrik Backman, Atria, $28
5. HamnetMaggie O’Farrell, Knopf, $26.95
6. The Midnight LibraryMatt Haig, Viking, $26
7. Deacon King KongJames McBride, Riverhead Books, $28
8. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueV.E. Schwab, Tor, $26.99
9. A Time for MercyJohn Grisham, Doubleday, $29.95
10. Mexican GothicSilvia Moreno-Garcia, Del Rey, $27
11. Where the Crawdads SingDelia Owens, Putnam, $26
12. Transcendent KingdomYaa Gyasi, Knopf, $27.95
13. The Evening and the MorningKen Follett, Viking, $36
14. Perestroika in ParisJane Smiley, Knopf, $26.95
15. PiranesiSusanna Clarke, Bloomsbury Publishing, $27
1. A Promised LandBarack Obama, Crown, $45
2. CasteIsabel Wilkerson, Random House, $32
3. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, HarperOne, $22.99
4. UntamedGlennon Doyle, The Dial Press, $28
5. The Best of MeDavid Sedaris, Little, Brown, $30
6. Modern Comfort FoodIna Garten, Clarkson Potter, $35
7. GreenlightsMatthew McConaughey, Crown, $30
8. The Splendid and the VileErik Larson, Crown, $32
9. Bag ManRachel Maddow, Michael Yarvitz, Crown, $28
10. What It’s Like to Be a BirdDavid Allen Sibley, Knopf,
$35
11. Is This Anything?Jerry Seinfeld, S&S, $35
12. WinteringKatherine May, Riverhead Books, $24
13. BecomingMichelle Obama, Crown, $32.50
14. Ottolenghi FlavorYotam Ottolenghi, et al., Ten Speed Press,
$35
15. Salt, Fat, Acid, HeatSamin Nosrat, Wendy MacNaughton
(Illus.), S&S, $35
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Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores
across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All
rights reserved.
FICTION NONFICTION
Indie BestsellersPaperback Week of 12.30.20
MASS MARKET 1. Dune Frank Herbert, Ace, $10.99 2. 1984 George
Orwell, Signet, $9.99 3. The Name of the Wind Patrick Rothfuss,
DAW, $9.99 4. The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson, Tor, $9.99 5. The
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams, Del Rey, $7.99 6.
Animal Farm George Orwell, Signet, $9.99 7. Good Omens Neil Gaiman,
Terry Pratchett, Morrow, $9.99 8. The Catcher in the Rye J.D.
Salinger, Little, Brown, $9.99 9. Dune Messiah Frank Herbert, Ace,
$9.9910. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou, Ballantine,
$7.99
Another Indie FavoriteOn Swift Horses: A Novel, by Shannon
Pufahl (Riverhead Books, $17) “This densely atmospheric debut sinks
its hooks deep into post-war America’s tender underbelly, exposing
the homophobia and bigotry beneath a nation’s renewed spirit of
hope and opportunity. Muriel and Julius are restless outsiders,
siblings-in-law who share a passion for gambling as well as their
more furtive passion. Both are trying to make their own
opportunities to find love and happiness—a gamble that one will
unexpectedly win and one will just as unexpectedly lose. An
immersive and rewarding first novel.” —Karen Brissette, Shakespeare
& Co., New York, NY
1. The OverstoryRichard Powers, Norton, $18.95
2. CirceMadeline Miller, Back Bay, $16.99
3. Shuggie BainDouglas Stuart, Grove Press, $17
4. Home BodyRupi Kaur, Andrews McMeel, $16.99
5. The Queen’s GambitWalter Tevis, Vintage, $16.95
6. DevotionsMary Oliver, Penguin, $20
7. The Water DancerTa-Nehisi Coates, One World, $18
8. Interior ChinatownCharles Yu, Vintage, $16
9. A Gentleman in MoscowAmor Towles, Penguin, $17
10. The Best American Short Stories 2020
Curtis Sittenfeld, Heidi Pitlor (Eds.), Mariner, $16.99
11. The Song of AchillesMadeline Miller, Ecco, $16.99
12. Normal PeopleSally Rooney, Hogarth, $17
13. The Nickel BoysColson Whitehead, Anchor, $15.95
14. HomegoingYaa Gyasi, Vintage, $16.95
15. This Tender LandWilliam Kent Krueger, Atria, $17
1. My Own WordsRuth Bader Ginsburg, S&S, $18
2. The Truths We HoldKamala Harris, Penguin, $18
3. Braiding SweetgrassRobin Wall Kimmerer, Milkweed Editions,
$18
4. SapiensYuval Noah Harari, Harper Perennial, $24.99
5. Born a CrimeTrevor Noah, One World, $18
6. What Unites UsDan Rather, Elliot Kirschner, Algonquin Books,
$16.95
7. The Warmth of Other SunsIsabel Wilkerson, Vintage, $17.95
8. Conversations with RBGJeffrey Rosen, Picador, $18
9. Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind (Vol.
1)
Yuval Noah Harari, Harper Perennial, $25.99
10. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2021Old Farmer’s Almanac, $8.95
11. IntimationsZadie Smith, Penguin, $10.95
12. Just MercyBryan Stevenson, One World, $17
13. Say NothingPatrick Radden Keefe, Anchor, $16.95
14. The Body Keeps the ScoreBessel van der Kolk, Penguin,
$19
15. White FragilityRobin DiAngelo, Beacon Press, $16
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1. The CousinsKaren M. McManus, Delacorte Press, $19.99
2. One of Us Is LyingKaren M. McManus, Delacorte Press,
$17.99
3. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and YouJason Reynolds, Ibram X.
Kendi, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $18.99
4. We Were LiarsE. Lockhart, Ember, $10.99
5. The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas, Balzer + Bray, $18.99
6. LegendbornTracy Deonn, Margaret K. McElderry Books,
$18.99
7. The Book ThiefMarkus Zusak, Knopf Books for Young Readers,
$14.99
8. Clap When You LandElizabeth Acevedo, Quill Tree Books,
$18.99
9. ElatsoeDarcie Little Badger, Rovina Cai (Illus.), Levine
Querido, $18.99
10. Instant KarmaMarissa Meyer, Feiwel & Friends, $18.99
11. The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
Frederick Joseph, Candlewick, $17.99
12. The GiverLois Lowry, HMH Books for Young Readers, $9.99
13. They Both Die at the EndAdam Silvera, Quill Tree Books,
$11.99
14. Dragon HoopsGene Luen Yang, First Second, $24.99
15. The Inheritance GamesJennifer Lynn Barnes, Little, Brown
Books for Young Readers, $17.99
Children’s Indie Bestsellers
Week of 12.30.20
Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores
across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All
rights reserved.
EARLY & MIDDLE GRADE READERS YOUNG ADULT
= Debut
★
IndiesIntroduce
For Teen Readers Rent a Boyfriend, by Gloria Chao (Simon &
Schuster Books for Young Readers, $18.99) “Gloria Chao’s sophomore
novel holds nothing back as it explores the deeply complicated
relationship between child, parent, and community. Readers
everywhere will see themselves in Chloe as she faces the ultimate
decision of living her life with the safety of her parents’
approval or risking it all to discover her own path—a path that
might even lead to the kind of love she never knew she deserved.”
—Stephanie Heinz, Print: A Bookstore, Portland, ME
For Ages 9 to 12 Serena Says, by Tanita S. Davis (Katherine
Tegen Books, $16.99) “I loved watching Serena as she worked toward
becoming a YouTuber. She is so brave and put so much effort into
making friends even though she’s shy. A great read for everyone who
is a little nervous to put themselves out there and try something
new.” —Haley Butler, Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo, WA
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1. Cat Kid Comic ClubDav Pilkey, Graphix, $12.99
2. The Ickabog J K. Rowling, Scholastic, $26.99 3. Skunk and
Badger Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen (Illus.), Algonquin Young
Readers, $18.95
4. Class Act Jerry Craft, Quill Tree Books, $12.99 5. New Kid
Jerry Craft, Harper, $12.99 6. The One and Only Bob Katherine
Applegate, Patricia Castelao (Illus.), Harper, $18.99
7. Twins Varian Johnson, Shannon Wright (Illus.), Graphix,
$12.99
8. The Silver Arrow Lev Grossman, Little, Brown Books for Young
Readers, $16.99
9. Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
Jeff Kinney, Amulet, $14.99
10. When Stars Are ScatteredVictoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed,
Dial Books, $12.99
11. Kid in the Kitchen: 100 Recipes and Tips for Young Home
Cooks
Melissa Clark, Daniel Gercke, Clarkson Potter, $24
12. The One and Only IvanKatherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao
(Illus.), Harper, $8.99
13. The Girl Who Drank the MoonKelly Barnhill, Algonquin Young
Readers, $9.95
14. The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
America’s Test Kitchen Kids, Sourcebooks Explore, $19.99
15. Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia: What We Know &
What We Don’t
Christopher Lloyd (Ed.), Britannica Books, $30
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Children’s Indie Bestsellers
Week of 12.30.20
Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores
across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All
rights reserved.
CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S SERIES
All Fiction Series titles are hardcover and paperback unless
noted.
For Ages 4 to 8 The ABCs of Black History, by Rio Cortez, Lauren
Semmer (Illus.) (Workman Publishing Company, $14.95) “This
beautiful and bold book should be on every child’s shelf. It
illustrates Black history through words and images that highlight
both the challenges and achievements of Black Americans. The bold
colors and simple rhymes will keep kids engaged while covering deep
topics. A wonderful introduction for kids.” —Kristin Saner, Fables
Books, Goshen, IN
1. The Snowy Day Ezra Jack Keats, Viking Books for Young
Readers, $19.99
2. How the Grinch Stole ChristmasDr. Seuss, Random House Books
for Young Readers, $16.99
3. Cozy Jan Brett, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers,
$18.99
4. The Shortest Day Susan Cooper, Carson Ellis (Illus.),
Candlewick, $17.99
5. The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg, HMH Books for Young
Readers, $19.99
6. Antiracist Baby Ibram X. Kendi, Ashley Lukashevsky (Illus.),
Kokila, $8.99
7. What We’ll Build: Plans For Our Together Future
Oliver Jeffers, Philomel Books, $19.99
8. Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Illus.),
Harper, $8.99
9. The Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore, Loren Long
(Illus.), Harper, $18.99
10. The Crayons’ Christmas Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers
(Illus.), Penguin Workshop, $19.99
11. If You Come to EarthSophie Blackall, Chronicle Books,
$18.99
12. 5 More Sleeps ’til Christmas Jimmy Fallon, Rich Deas
(Illus.), Feiwel & Friends, $18.99
13. Where the Wild Things AreMaurice Sendak, Harper, $19.95
14. Little Blue Truck’s ChristmasAlice Schertle, Jill McElmurry
(Illus.), HMH Books for Young Readers, $15.99
15. The MittenJan Brett, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young
Readers, $8.99
1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (hardcover)Jeff Kinney, Amulet
2. Harry PotterJ.K. Rowling, Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine
Books
3. Dog Man (hardcover)Dav Pilkey, Graphix
4. Wings of FireTui T. Sutherland, Scholastic
5. Elephant & Piggie (hardcover)Mo Willems, Hyperion
6. Magic Tree HouseMary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illus.),
Random House Books for Young Readers
7. The Bad GuysAaron Blabey, Scholastic
8. The Princess in BlackShannon Hale, Dean Hale, LeUyen Pham
(Illus.), Candlewick
9. Keeper of the Lost CitiesShannon Messenger, Aladdin
10. Who Was/Is...? (paperback)Ellen Morgan, et al., Penguin
Workshop
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Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores
across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All
rights reserved.
HARDCOVER PAPERBACK
Indie BestsellersFiction Week of 12.30.20
1. The Vanishing HalfBrit Bennett, Riverhead Books, $27
2. Ready Player TwoErnest Cline, Ballantine, $28.99
3. The SearcherTana French, Viking, $27
4. Anxious PeopleFredrik Backman, Atria, $28
5. HamnetMaggie O’Farrell, Knopf, $26.95
6. The Midnight LibraryMatt Haig, Viking, $26
7. Deacon King KongJames McBride, Riverhead Books, $28
8. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueV.E. Schwab, Tor, $26.99
9. A Time for MercyJohn Grisham, Doubleday, $29.95
10. Mexican GothicSilvia Moreno-Garcia, Del Rey, $27
11. Where the Crawdads SingDelia Owens, Putnam, $26
12. Transcendent KingdomYaa Gyasi, Knopf, $27.95
13. The Evening and the MorningKen Follett, Viking, $36
14. Perestroika in ParisJane Smiley, Knopf, $26.95
15. PiranesiSusanna Clarke, Bloomsbury Publishing, $27
1. The OverstoryRichard Powers, Norton, $18.95
2. CirceMadeline Miller, Back Bay, $16.99
3. Shuggie BainDouglas Stuart, Grove Press, $17
4. Home BodyRupi Kaur, Andrews McMeel, $16.99
5. The Queen’s GambitWalter Tevis, Vintage, $16.95
6. DevotionsMary Oliver, Penguin, $20
7. The Water DancerTa-Nehisi Coates, One World, $18
8. Interior ChinatownCharles Yu, Vintage, $16
9. A Gentleman in MoscowAmor Towles, Penguin, $17
10. The Best American Short Stories 2020
Curtis Sittenfeld, Heidi Pitlor (Eds.), Mariner, $16.99
11. The Song of AchillesMadeline Miller, Ecco, $16.99
12. Normal PeopleSally Rooney, Hogarth, $17
13. The Nickel BoysColson Whitehead, Anchor, $15.95
14. HomegoingYaa Gyasi, Vintage, $16.95
15. This Tender LandWilliam Kent Krueger, Atria, $17
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Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores
across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All
rights reserved.
HARDCOVER PAPERBACK
Indie BestsellersNonfiction Week of 12.30.20
1. A Promised LandBarack Obama, Crown, $45
2. CasteIsabel Wilkerson, Random House, $32
3. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, HarperOne, $22.99
4. UntamedGlennon Doyle, The Dial Press, $28
5. The Best of MeDavid Sedaris, Little, Brown, $30
6. Modern Comfort FoodIna Garten, Clarkson Potter, $35
7. GreenlightsMatthew McConaughey, Crown, $30
8. The Splendid and the VileErik Larson, Crown, $32
9. Bag ManRachel Maddow, Michael Yarvitz, Crown, $28
10. What It’s Like to Be a BirdDavid Allen Sibley, Knopf,
$35
11. Is This Anything?Jerry Seinfeld, S&S, $35
12. WinteringKatherine May, Riverhead Books, $24
13. BecomingMichelle Obama, Crown, $32.50
14. Ottolenghi FlavorYotam Ottolenghi, et al., Ten Speed Press,
$35
15. Salt, Fat, Acid, HeatSamin Nosrat, Wendy MacNaughton
(Illus.), S&S, $35
1. My Own WordsRuth Bader Ginsburg, S&S, $18
2. The Truths We HoldKamala Harris, Penguin, $18
3. Braiding SweetgrassRobin Wall Kimmerer, Milkweed Editions,
$18
4. SapiensYuval Noah Harari, Harper Perennial, $24.99
5. Born a CrimeTrevor Noah, One World, $18
6. What Unites UsDan Rather, Elliot Kirschner, Algonquin Books,
$16.95
7. The Warmth of Other SunsIsabel Wilkerson, Vintage, $17.95
8. Conversations with RBGJeffrey Rosen, Picador, $18
9. Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind (Vol.
1)
Yuval Noah Harari, Harper Perennial, $25.99
10. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2021Old Farmer’s Almanac, $8.95
11. IntimationsZadie Smith, Penguin, $10.95
12. Just MercyBryan Stevenson, One World, $17
13. Say NothingPatrick Radden Keefe, Anchor, $16.95
14. The Body Keeps the ScoreBessel van der Kolk, Penguin,
$19
15. White FragilityRobin DiAngelo, Beacon Press, $16
