Indie Bestsellers

Ondaatje's masterful new novel tells a dramatic story set in London in the decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of mysterious characters and two teenagers whose lives are indelibly shaped by their unwitting involvement with one another. A May 2018 Indie Next List Great Read.

Miller's masterful follow-up to The Song of Achilles is an April 2018 Indie Next List Great read.

The riveting new novel by the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You is a September 2017 Indie Next List Great Read.

Amos Decker returns in bestselling author David Baldacci's latest Memory Man thriller.

Alderman's novel is speculative fiction at its most ambitious and provocative, at once taking us on a thrilling journey to an alternate reality, and exposing our own world in bold and surprising ways.

Towles' transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel is a September 2016 Indie Next List Great Read.

The compelling new novel by the bestselling author of The Flamethrowers is a May 2018 Indie Next List Great Read.

McLain's evocative new novel about Ernest Hemingway's passionate and stormy marriage to Martha Gellhorn is a May 2018 Indie Next List Great Read.

In his first novel in four years, Palahniuk does what he does best: skewer the absurdities in our society.

National Book Award-winner Powers delivers a sweeping, impassioned novel of activism and resistance that is also a stunning evocation of--and paean to--the natural world. An April 2018 Indie Next List Great Read.

Wolitzer's electric new novel about power and influence, ego and loyalty, womanhood and ambition is an April 2018 Indie Next List Great Read.

Wingate's novel--based on a notorious adoption scandal-- is a riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale that reminds us that the heart never forgets where we belong.

A debut political thriller by CNN's chief Washington correspondent about a secret society in 1950s D.C. and a young Congressman in its grip.

The latest Women's Murder Club thriller by the bestselling authors of 16th Seduction.

Knoll's new thriller stars two sisters who join the cast of a reality TV series. One won't make it out alive. So...who did it?

Pollan investigates the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Meacham helps us understand the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in our history when hope overcame division and fear.

Former FBI director Comey shares his experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions.

Superstar blogger Manson shows us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.

What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Westover's unforgettable memoir about growing up, being kept out of school, leaving her survivalist family, and going on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. A Winter/Spring 2018 Indies Introduce title and the #1 Indie Next List Great Read for March 2018.

A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer--the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade--from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.

This newly published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God brilliantly illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of one of the last-known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade.

Recipes inspired by dozens of Gaines family favorites and classic comfort selections from the new Waco, Texas-based restaurant, Magnolia Table.

A hilarious, cynical, but absolutely realistic view of a college graduate's future--and what he or she can or can't do about it.

A harrowing exploration of the collapse of American diplomacy and the abdication of global leadership, by the winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

A concise and elegant exploration of time by the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.

Iconoclastic entrepreneur Langone tells the compelling story of how a poor boy from Long Island became one of America's most successful businessmen.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Albright's personal and urgent examination of fascism in the 20th century and how its legacy shapes today's world.

What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.

The searing novel by the author of Salvage the Bones is the winner of the 2017 National Book Award for Fiction.

An addictive novel of psychological suspense by the bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.

In Strout's touching novel, an unforgettable cast of small-town characters cope with love and loss.

A suspenseful and haunting novel by the bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood.

This tour de force by the bestselling author of Free Food for Millionaires is a 2017 National Book Award Finalist.

Atwood's funny, unexpected, horrifying, and altogether convincing novel is at once scathing satire, dire warning, and literary tour de force. Now a Hulu series.

A dazzling and richly moving novel by the bestselling author of The God of Small Things.

A dazzling collection of short stories by the bestselling author of Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage.

Doerr's beautiful novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France during World War II.

Gaiman fashions primeval Norse stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants.

The undisputed master's first Smiley novel in more than 25 years.

Lapena's suspenseful novel about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors. A twisty tale of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives.

Hunter's debut novel is based on the true story of a family of Polish Jews who are separated at the start of WWII, determined to survive--and to reunite.

The brilliant first novel by the author of Tenth of December is the winner of the 2017 Man Booker Prize.

Horowitz's fiendishly brilliant thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling modern-day mystery.

Grann's twisting and haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history.

By a former Marine and Yale Law School graduate, a powerful account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.

A groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be human.

Sincero helps you understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can't change, how to change what you don't love, and how to start living the kind of life you used to be jealous of.

Nike founder Knight shares the inside story of one of the world's most iconic and profitable brands.

Ten articles from the Harvard Business Review to help you build your emotional strength and resilience--and to achieve high performance.

Rothstein's powerful book describes how the American government systematically imposed residential segregation.

Sincero combines hilarious personal essays with bite-size concepts that unlock earning potential and get real results.

McCullough's timely collection of speeches reminds us who we are as a country and helps to guide us as we find our way forward.

A funny, heartfelt, and inspirational memoir by the popular actor and comedian.

A collection of Harvard Business Review articles to help you maximize yourself.

Wright's book is a journey through psychology, philosophy, and meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.

The bestselling author of Contagious explores the subtle, secret influences that affect the decisions we make.

Ten articles from the Harvard Business Review archive selected to help you boost your emotional skills--and your professional success.

Desmond transforms our understanding of extreme poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving a devastating, uniquely American problem.