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<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Debuts]]></title>

<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>

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<title><![CDATA[Couch]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781931520546</link>
<description><![CDATA["Simply one of the best, most enjoyable, and most original books I've read in a very, very long time. This novel about a fantastic orange couch is a lyrical story of a heroic quest undertaken by flawed but intrinsically good people. Humorous and glorious, celebratory of the sacred thing that lies inside each (OK, most) of us -- I'm recommending Couch to everyone!" -- Beth Simpson, Cornerstone Books, Salem, MA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Couch]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin Parzybok]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Small Beer Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781931520546]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Simply one of the best, most enjoyable, and most original books I've read in a very, very long time. This novel about a fantastic orange couch is a lyrical story of a heroic quest undertaken by flawed but intrinsically good people. Humorous and glorious, celebratory of the sacred thing that lies inside each (OK, most) of us -- I'm recommending Couch to everyone!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Beth Simpson, Cornerstone Books, Salem, MA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2008-11-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Dear American Airlines: A Novel]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780547237909</link>
<description><![CDATA["Estranged from his only daughter for some 20 years, Benjamin R. Ford is overjoyed when he receives an invitation to her West Coast nuptials. However, in transit to the happy event, American Airlines strands him in the purgatory of Chicago's O'Hare. Vexed by this development, Ben spends his time composing a ferocious letter of complaint to the air carrier. In the course of this missive, readers come to learn of his life, loves, and -- oddly enough -- the world of translated literature. While Benjamin Ford might remain earthbound, author Jonathan Miles definitely soars in this frantic and funny debut!" -- Joe Drabyak, Chester County Book & Music Company, West Chester, PA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Dear American Airlines: A Novel]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Miles]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Mariner Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780547237909]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Estranged from his only daughter for some 20 years, Benjamin R. Ford is overjoyed when he receives an invitation to her West Coast nuptials. However, in transit to the happy event, American Airlines strands him in the purgatory of Chicago's O'Hare. Vexed by this development, Ben spends his time composing a ferocious letter of complaint to the air carrier. In the course of this missive, readers come to learn of his life, loves, and -- oddly enough -- the world of translated literature. While Benjamin Ford might remain earthbound, author Jonathan Miles definitely soars in this frantic and funny debut!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Joe Drabyak, Chester County Book & Music Company, West Chester, PA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-06-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Right of Thirst: A Novel]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780061687549</link>
<description><![CDATA["This story of a successful cardiologist who volunteers to help with earthquake relief in a poor Islamic country is my favorite book of the year, a tender and unexpected tale of a man in search of a purpose. Plenty to argue about in this perfect reading group pick." -- Joe Foster, Maria's Bookshop, Durango, CO]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Right of Thirst: A Novel]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Huyler]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harper Perennial]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061687549]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[This story of a successful cardiologist who volunteers to help with earthquake relief in a poor Islamic country is my favorite book of the year, a tender and unexpected tale of a man in search of a purpose. Plenty to argue about in this perfect reading group pick.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Joe Foster, Maria's Bookshop, Durango, CO]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780061864308]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-05-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Rooftops of Tehran: A Novel]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780451226815</link>
<description><![CDATA["Set in Iran in the 1970s, Mahbob Seraji's novel of young love in a nation headed toward revolution infuses sad events with a lot of humor as well. This is a wonderful book that I hope reading groups will discover and discuss." -- Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle Books, Park Rapids, MN]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Rooftops of Tehran: A Novel]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mahbod Seraji]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[NAL Trade]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780451226815]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Set in Iran in the 1970s, Mahbob Seraji's novel of young love in a nation headed toward revolution infuses sad events with a lot of humor as well. This is a wonderful book that I hope reading groups will discover and discuss.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle Books, Park Rapids, MN]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9781101044414]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-05-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Sweeping Up Glass: A Novel]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780385343039</link>
<description><![CDATA["Olivia Harker Cross' story is a mystery, a love story, and a course in history all in one fine novel. Reading groups will find a wealth of topics for discussion and enjoyment." -- Cindy Reinhardt, University Bookstore, Edwardsville, IL]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Sweeping Up Glass: A Novel]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn Wall]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Delta]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780385343039]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Olivia Harker Cross' story is a mystery, a love story, and a course in history all in one fine novel. Reading groups will find a wealth of topics for discussion and enjoyment.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Cindy Reinhardt, University Bookstore, Edwardsville, IL]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-08-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The House at Riverton: A Novel]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416550532</link>
<description><![CDATA["Grace Bradley has had a very long life and is now starting to fade. When she receives a letter about a film that is soon to be made about a tragedy that occurred between the world wars at Riverton, an estate where she was a housemaid, she is forced to relive her years of service at Riverton and her life after leaving it. You will be totally drawn into Grace's life and will not want the book to end." -- Roberta, Alibi Books, Glenview, IL]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The House at Riverton: A Novel]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Morton]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Washington Square Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416550532]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Grace Bradley has had a very long life and is now starting to fade. When she receives a letter about a film that is soon to be made about a tragedy that occurred between the world wars at Riverton, an estate where she was a housemaid, she is forced to relive her years of service at Riverton and her life after leaving it. You will be totally drawn into Grace's life and will not want the book to end.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Roberta, Alibi Books, Glenview, IL]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9781439152676]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-03-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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