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FICTION NONFICTION

Indie BestsellersHardcover Week of 01.05.22

= Debut

The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters, by Rachel Trethewey (St. Martin’s Press, $29.99) “A meticulously researched biography of the daughters of one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century. I greatly enjoyed learning about each of his children and their relationships with their father and their mother, Clementine.” —Sarah Danforth, Towne Book Center & Café, Collegeville, PA

Other Indie FavoritesA Thing of Beauty: Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece, by Peter Fiennes (Oneworld Publications, $27.95) “I really enjoyed this mashup of travel writing, musings on Greek mythology, and thoughts about climate change and its effect on our world. Fiennes drew me in with his study of Lord Byron and from there I was happy to pop in on his travels.” —Kate Storhoff, Bookmarks, Winston-Salem, NC

Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All rights reserved.

1. Call Us What We Carry: PoemsAmanda Gorman, Viking, $24.99

2. Cloud Cuckoo LandAnthony Doerr, Scribner, $30

3. The Lincoln HighwayAmor Towles, Viking, $30

4. The SentenceLouise Erdrich, Harper, $28.99

5. Beautiful World, Where Are YouSally Rooney, FSG, $28

6. The Midnight LibraryMatt Haig, Viking, $26

7. Harlem ShuffleColson Whitehead, Doubleday, $28.95

8. Wish You Were HereJodi Picoult, Ballantine, $28.99

9. CrossroadsJonathan Franzen, FSG, $30

10. Oh William!Elizabeth Strout, Random House, $27

11. The Stranger in the LifeboatMitch Albom, Harper, $23.99

12. Klara and the SunKazuo Ishiguro, Knopf, $28

13. Go Tell the Bees That I Am GoneDiana Gabaldon, Delacorte Press, $36

14. MatrixLauren Groff, Riverhead Books, $28

15. BewildermentRichard Powers, Norton, $27.95

1. Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Brené Brown, Random House, $30

2. The 1619 Project: A New Origin StoryNikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine, One World, $38

3. Crying in H Mart: A MemoirMichelle Zauner, Knopf, $26.95

4. These Precious Days: EssaysAnn Patchett, Harper, $26.99

5. The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity

David Graeber, David Wengrow, FSG, $35

6. The Storyteller: Tales of Life and MusicDave Grohl, Dey Street Books, $29.99

7. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseCharlie Mackesy, HarperOne, $22.99

8. A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020)David Sedaris, Little, Brown, $32

9. All About Me! Mel Brooks, Ballantine, $29.9910. The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times Jane Goodall, Douglas Abrams, Gail Hudson, Celadon Books, $28

11. Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the LawMary Roach, Norton, $26.95

12. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

James Clear, Avery, $2713. Get Untamed: The Journal (How to Quit Pleasing and Start Living)

Glennon Doyle, Clarkson Potter, $19.99

14. UntamedGlennon Doyle, The Dial Press, $28

15. The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Skyhorse, $32.50

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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 01.05.22

MASS MARKET

1. Dune Frank Herbert, Ace, $10.99 2. Dune Messiah Frank Herbert, Ace, $9.99 3. The Eye of the World Robert Jordan, Tor, $10.99 4. 1984 George Orwell, Signet, $9.99 5. The Name of the Wind Patrick Rothfuss, DAW, $10.99 6. Foundation Isaac Asimov, Spectra, $7.99 7. Children of Dune Frank Herbert, Ace, $9.99 8. The Last Wish Andrzej Sapkowski, Orbit, $8.99 9. Good Omens Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Morrow, $9.9910. The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson, Tor, $9.99

= Debut

Another Indie FavoriteTrue Crime Story: A Novel, by Joseph Knox (Sourcebooks Landmark, $16.99) “True Crime Story is a riveting work of fiction that reads like a guilty pleasure tabloid. When a struggling writer delves into a mystery, she finds all involved have something to hide. A great twisty thriller where nothing is as it seems.” —Mary O’Malley, Skylark Bookshop, Columbia, MO

1. The Song of AchillesMadeline Miller, Ecco, $16.99

2. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoTaylor Jenkins Reid, Washington Square Press, $17

3. CirceMadeline Miller, Back Bay, $16.99

4. It Ends with UsColleen Hoover, Atria, $16.99

5. Anxious PeopleFredrik Backman, Washington Square Press, $17

6. The House in the Cerulean SeaTJ Klune, Tor, $18.99

7. DuneFrank Herbert, Ace, $18

8. The OverstoryRichard Powers, Norton, $18.95

9. People We Meet on VacationEmily Henry, Berkley, $16

10. HamnetMaggie O’Farrell, Vintage, $16.95

11. The Thursday Murder ClubRichard Osman, Penguin, $17

12. The AnomalyHervé Le Tellier, Other Press, $16.99

13. Where the Crawdads SingDelia Owens, Putnam, $18

14. The Night WatchmanLouise Erdrich, Harper Perennial, $18

15. Normal PeopleSally Rooney, Hogarth, $17

1. The Body Keeps the ScoreBessel van der Kolk, M.D., Penguin, $19

2. All About Love: New Visionsbell hooks, Morrow, $15.99

3. Braiding SweetgrassRobin Wall Kimmerer, Milkweed Editions, $20

4. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures Merlin Sheldrake, Random House, $18

5. Sapiens: A Brief History of HumankindYuval Noah Harari, Harper Perennial, $24.99

6. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know

Malcolm Gladwell, Back Bay, $18.99

7. The Body: A Guide for OccupantsBill Bryson, Anchor, $17

8. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World

Matt Kracht, Chronicle Books, $15.95

9. The Best of Me David Sedaris, Back Bay, $18.9910. The Year of Magical Thinking (Vintage International) Joan Didion, Vintage, $1611. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz, Amber-Allen, $12.95

12. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022Old Farmer's Almanac, $9.95

13. Slouching Towards Bethlehem: EssaysJoan Didion, FSG, $17

14. Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love: Recipes to Unlock the Secrets of Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer

Noor Murad, Yotam Ottolenghi, Clarkson Potter, $3215. The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes Sam Sifton, Ten Speed Press, $28

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Children’s Indie Bestsellers

Week of 01.05.22

Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All rights reserved.

EARLY & MIDDLE GRADE READERS YOUNG ADULT

= Debut

For Teen Readers The Keeper of Night, by Kylie Lee Baker (Inkyard Press, $18.99) “This 1890s historical fantasy about a half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami soul collector is delightfully fresh, dark, thrilling, and immersive, seamlessly weaving magic, mythology, and adventure with a profound exploration of biracial identity, racism, belonging, resilience, and courage. Sequel now, please!” —Alyssa Raymond, Copper Dog Books, Beverly, MA

For Ages 8 to 12 Orphans of the Tide, by Struan Murray (HarperCollins, $17.99) An exciting, adventurous mystery and a touching story about family, memory, and trust. It will take you on a wild ride through a bustling, strange city full of secrets and danger with an amazing main character you’ll love from the start.” —Alissa Hugel, Folio Books, San Francisco, CA

1. Daughter of the DeepRick Riordan, Disney-Hyperion, $19.99

2. Friends Forever Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illus.), First Second, $12.99

3. The Beatryce Prophecy Kate DiCamillo, Sophie Blackall (Illus.), Candlewick, $19.99

4. Stuntboy, in the MeantimeJason Reynolds, Raúl the Third (Illus.), Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, $13.99

5. The Christmas PigJ.K. Rowling, Jim Field (Illus.), Scholastic, $24.99

6. PonyR.J. Palacio, Knopf Books for Young Readers, $17.99

7. Out of My Heart Sharon M. Draper, Atheneum/ Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, $18.99

8. Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Jeff Kinney, Abrams, $14.99

9. HookyMíriam Bonastre Tur, Clarion Books, $12.99

10. Guts: A Graphic NovelRaina Telgemeier, Graphix, $12.99

11. Smile: A Graphic NovelRaina Telgemeier, Graphix, $12.99

12. Sisters: A Graphic NovelRaina Telgemeier, Graphix, $10.99

13. Minecraft: Guide to CombatMojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team, Del Rey, $12.99

14. AllergicMegan Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Mee Nutter (Illus.), Graphix, $12.99

15. Ghosts: A Graphic NovelRaina Telgemeier, Graphix, $10.99

1. Here’s to UsBecky Albertalli, Adam Silvera, Quill Tree Books, $19.99

2. They Both Die at the EndAdam Silvera, Quill Tree Books, $12.99

3. One of Us Is LyingKaren M. McManus, Delacorte Press, $17.99

4. Iron WidowXiran Jay Zhao, Penguin Teen, $17.99

5. You’ll Be the Death of MeKaren M. McManus, Delacorte Press, $19.99

6. We Were LiarsE. Lockhart, Ember, $10.99

7. Firekeeper’s DaughterAngeline Boulley, Henry Holt and Co. BYR, $18.99

8. The Girl from the Sea: A Graphic NovelMolly Knox Ostertag, Graphix, $14.99

9. GildedMarissa Meyer, Feiwel & Friends, $19.99

10. These Violent DelightsChloe Gong, Margaret K. McElderry Books, $19.99

11. All of Us VillainsAmanda Foody, Christine Lynn Herman, Tor Teen, $18.99

12. Our Violent EndsChloe Gong, Margaret K. McElderry Books, $19.99

13. The Book ThiefMarkus Zusak, Knopf Books for Young Readers, $14.99

14. Once Upon a Broken HeartStephanie Garber, Flatiron Books, $19.99

15. Little ThievesMargaret Owen, Henry Holt and Co. BYR, $18.99

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Children’s Indie Bestsellers

Week of 01.05.22

Based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. Copyright American Booksellers Association. All rights reserved.

CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S SERIES

= Debut

All Fiction Series titles are hardcover and paperback unless noted.

For Ages 3 to 7 Gladys the Magic Chicken, by Adam Rubin, Adam Rex (Illus.) (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, $18.99) “A perfect combination of silly and profound. Is Gladys magic, or do the humans who believe in her make their own magic? Follow Gladys’ roundabout journey through a slightly-less-than historical version of ancient times. No matter your age, you will believe—or just have a good time.” —Anmiryam Budner, Main Point Books, Wayne, PA

1. Change Sings: A Children’s AnthemAmanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illus.), Viking Books for Young Readers, $18.99

2. Aaron Slater, Illustrator Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illus.), Abrams, $18.99

3. The Snowy Day Ezra Jack Keats, Viking Books for Young Readers, $19.99

4. Woodland Dance!Sandra Boynton, Workman, $7.95

5. Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Illus.), Harper, $8.99

6. The Smart CookieJory John, Pete Oswald (Illus.), Harper, $18.99

7. The 1619 Project: Born on the WaterNikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson, Nikkolas Smith (Illus.), Kokila, $18.99

8. Stacey’s Extraordinary Words Stacey Abrams, Kitt Thomas (Illus.), Balzer + Bray, $19.99

9. Jan Brett’s The NutcrackerJan Brett, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, $18.99

10. The Very Hungry CaterpillarEric Carle, World of Eric Carle, $10.99

11. It Fell from the Sky Terry Fan, Eric Fan, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $17.99

12. Where the Wild Things AreMaurice Sendak, Harper, $19.95

13. There’s a Ghost In This HouseOliver Jeffers, Philomel Books, $27.99

14. What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck?Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry (Illus.), Clarion Books, $14.99

15. Itty-Bitty Kitty-CornShannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illus.), Abrams, $18.99

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (hardcover)Jeff Kinney, Amulet

2. Wings of FireTui T. Sutherland, Scholastic New: The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel, #5)

3. Cat Kid Comic Club (hardcover)Dav Pilkey, Graphix

4. Harry PotterJ.K. Rowling, Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine Books

5. Dog Man (hardcover)Dav Pilkey, Graphix

6. Elephant and Piggie (hardcover)Mo Willems, Hyperion

7. The Bad Guys (paperback)Aaron Blabey, Scholastic

8. Baby-Sitters Club GraphixAnn M. Martin, Chan Chau (Illus.), Scholastic

9. I Survived (paperback)Lauren Tarshis, Álvaro Sarraseca (Illus.), Scholastic

10. A Good Girl’s Guide to MurderHolly Jackson, Ember

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HARDCOVER PAPERBACK

Indie BestsellersFiction Week of 01.05.22

1. Call Us What We Carry: PoemsAmanda Gorman, Viking, $24.99

2. Cloud Cuckoo LandAnthony Doerr, Scribner, $30

3. The Lincoln HighwayAmor Towles, Viking, $30

4. The SentenceLouise Erdrich, Harper, $28.99

5. Beautiful World, Where Are YouSally Rooney, FSG, $28

6. The Midnight LibraryMatt Haig, Viking, $26

7. Harlem ShuffleColson Whitehead, Doubleday, $28.95

8. Wish You Were HereJodi Picoult, Ballantine, $28.99

9. CrossroadsJonathan Franzen, FSG, $30

10. Oh William!Elizabeth Strout, Random House, $27

11. The Stranger in the LifeboatMitch Albom, Harper, $23.99

12. Klara and the SunKazuo Ishiguro, Knopf, $28

13. Go Tell the Bees That I Am GoneDiana Gabaldon, Delacorte Press, $36

14. MatrixLauren Groff, Riverhead Books, $28

15. BewildermentRichard Powers, Norton, $27.95

1. The Song of AchillesMadeline Miller, Ecco, $16.99

2. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoTaylor Jenkins Reid, Washington Square Press, $17

3. CirceMadeline Miller, Back Bay, $16.99

4. It Ends with UsColleen Hoover, Atria, $16.99

5. Anxious PeopleFredrik Backman, Washington Square Press, $17

6. The House in the Cerulean SeaTJ Klune, Tor, $18.99

7. DuneFrank Herbert, Ace, $18

8. The OverstoryRichard Powers, Norton, $18.95

9. People We Meet on VacationEmily Henry, Berkley, $16

10. HamnetMaggie O’Farrell, Vintage, $16.95

11. The Thursday Murder ClubRichard Osman, Penguin, $17

12. The AnomalyHervé Le Tellier, Other Press, $16.99

13. Where the Crawdads SingDelia Owens, Putnam, $18

14. The Night WatchmanLouise Erdrich, Harper Perennial, $18

15. Normal PeopleSally Rooney, Hogarth, $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 01.05.22

= Debut

1. Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Brené Brown, Random House, $30

2. The 1619 Project: A New Origin StoryNikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine, One World, $38

3. Crying in H Mart: A MemoirMichelle Zauner, Knopf, $26.95

4. These Precious Days: EssaysAnn Patchett, Harper, $26.99

5. The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity

David Graeber, David Wengrow, FSG, $35

6. The Storyteller: Tales of Life and MusicDave Grohl, Dey Street Books, $29.99

7. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseCharlie Mackesy, HarperOne, $22.99

8. A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020)David Sedaris, Little, Brown, $32

9. All About Me! Mel Brooks, Ballantine, $29.9910. The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times Jane Goodall, Douglas Abrams, Gail Hudson, Celadon Books, $28

11. Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the LawMary Roach, Norton, $26.95

12. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

James Clear, Avery, $2713. Get Untamed: The Journal (How to Quit Pleasing and Start Living)

Glennon Doyle, Clarkson Potter, $19.99

14. UntamedGlennon Doyle, The Dial Press, $28

15. The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Skyhorse, $32.50

1. The Body Keeps the ScoreBessel van der Kolk, M.D., Penguin, $19

2. All About Love: New Visionsbell hooks, Morrow, $15.99

3. Braiding SweetgrassRobin Wall Kimmerer, Milkweed Editions, $20

4. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures Merlin Sheldrake, Random House, $18

5. Sapiens: A Brief History of HumankindYuval Noah Harari, Harper Perennial, $24.99

6. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know

Malcolm Gladwell, Back Bay, $18.99

7. The Body: A Guide for OccupantsBill Bryson, Anchor, $17

8. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World

Matt Kracht, Chronicle Books, $15.95

9. The Best of Me David Sedaris, Back Bay, $18.9910. The Year of Magical Thinking (Vintage International) Joan Didion, Vintage, $1611. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz, Amber-Allen, $12.95

12. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022Old Farmer's Almanac, $9.95

13. Slouching Towards Bethlehem: EssaysJoan Didion, FSG, $17

14. Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love: Recipes to Unlock the Secrets of Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer

Noor Murad, Yotam Ottolenghi, Clarkson Potter, $3215. The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes Sam Sifton, Ten Speed Press, $28