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  <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[Bookish and the Beast (Once Upon A Con #3)]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781683691938</link>
  <description><![CDATA["I devoured this book in one perfect sitting. I relished every bit of Rosie and Vance’s hard-won romance, every cozy moment in the library, and the <em>Howl’s Moving Castle</em> references. There’s just nothing out there quite like the Once Upon a Con series; it’s geeky, witty, and genuinely comforting." -- Anna Bright, One More Page Books, Arlington, VA]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Bookish and the Beast (Once Upon A Con #3)]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashley Poston]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Quirk Books]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781683691938]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[I devoured this book in one perfect sitting. I relished every bit of Rosie and Vance’s hard-won romance, every cozy moment in the library, and the <em>Howl’s Moving Castle</em> references. There’s just nothing out there quite like the Once Upon a Con series; it’s geeky, witty, and genuinely comforting.]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Anna Bright, One More Page Books, Arlington, VA]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[1]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-08-04T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Cemetery Boys]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250250469</link>
  <description><![CDATA["I couldn’t put this book down — I raced through it. Everything about it I loved, from the rich world-building of the brujx community Yadriel is part of, to the diverse cast of characters that included multiple trans and queer Latinx characters. It being written by an Own Voices author only made it that much better!" -- Dany Stark, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Cemetery Boys]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aiden Thomas]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Swoon Reads]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781250250469]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[I couldn’t put this book down — I raced through it. Everything about it I loved, from the rich world-building of the brujx community Yadriel is part of, to the diverse cast of characters that included multiple trans and queer Latinx characters. It being written by an Own Voices author only made it that much better!]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Dany Stark, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[2]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Dear Justyce]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984829665</link>
  <description><![CDATA["Wow! Nic Stone is a powerful writer who has brought us what she calls her most difficult book to write. Quan is in a detention center, writing letters to his friend Justyce about his experience being locked up. His story about how he got there is pieced together through events from his childhood leading into present day. This book, though fictional, examines the experience of being born Black and how the system is designed to the detriment of the Black population. This book should be required reading!" -- Carissa Unite, Oblong Books & Music, Millerton, NY]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Dear Justyce]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nic Stone]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Crown Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781984829665]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[Wow! Nic Stone is a powerful writer who has brought us what she calls her most difficult book to write. Quan is in a detention center, writing letters to his friend Justyce about his experience being locked up. His story about how he got there is pieced together through events from his childhood leading into present day. This book, though fictional, examines the experience of being born Black and how the system is designed to the detriment of the Black population. This book should be required reading!]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Carissa Unite, Oblong Books & Music, Millerton, NY]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[3]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-29T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Fable: A Novel]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250254368</link>
  <description><![CDATA["This book was FANTASTIC! I love reading books set at sea, and this is arguably my favorite one yet! I was so captivated by the writing, the characters, the story, and everything the book is. Adrienne Young brought me to the seas with <em>Fable</em>,<em> </em>and I could see what she saw and feel what she felt. This book has heists, secrets, found family, betrayal, adventure, love, loyalty, and so much more. I highly recommend it and cannot wait for the next book. I must know what happens to these characters I care so much about!" -- Meghan Vanderlee, Schuler Books (Grand Rapids), Grand Rapids, MI]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Fable: A Novel]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Young]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wednesday Books]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781250254368]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[This book was FANTASTIC! I love reading books set at sea, and this is arguably my favorite one yet! I was so captivated by the writing, the characters, the story, and everything the book is. Adrienne Young brought me to the seas with <em>Fable</em>,<em> </em>and I could see what she saw and feel what she felt. This book has heists, secrets, found family, betrayal, adventure, love, loyalty, and so much more. I highly recommend it and cannot wait for the next book. I must know what happens to these characters I care so much about!]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Meghan Vanderlee, Schuler Books (Grand Rapids), Grand Rapids, MI]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[4]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Hush: A Novel]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250235909</link>
  <description><![CDATA["Dylan Farrow shows potential to be the next big name in YA fantasy with her stunning debut, <em>Hush</em>, about a world full of secrets and the girl willing to speak them all. With a deeply layered magic system reminiscent of Alison Croggan’s Pellinor series and fierce characters on par with Tamora Pierce’s Tortall, Farrow blends classic high fantasy with a strong feminist message of self-belief and courage. You don’t want to miss this one." -- Sami Thomason, Square Books, Oxford, MS]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Hush: A Novel]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Farrow]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wednesday Books]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781250235909]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[Dylan Farrow shows potential to be the next big name in YA fantasy with her stunning debut, <em>Hush</em>, about a world full of secrets and the girl willing to speak them all. With a deeply layered magic system reminiscent of Alison Croggan’s Pellinor series and fierce characters on par with Tamora Pierce’s Tortall, Farrow blends classic high fantasy with a strong feminist message of self-belief and courage. You don’t want to miss this one.]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Sami Thomason, Square Books, Oxford, MS]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[5]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-10-06T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Left-Handed Booksellers of London]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062683250</link>
  <description><![CDATA["This is a fast-paced, rich, and entertaining read. The deep magic consumed my attention; I was in love with Merlin’s overflowing personality and Susan’s unflappable drive, and I had so much fun with the concept of booksellers who double as guardians against Old World magic. This book has a lot of crossover potential for audiences, between the high and urban fantasy and the accessibility for teen and adult readers alike. This is sure to be one of my top recommendations when it comes out. I love a good bookseller with a sword!" -- Breanna Spiegel, Boulder Book Store, Boulder, CO]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[The Left-Handed Booksellers of London]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garth Nix]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Katherine Tegen Books]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780062683250]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[This is a fast-paced, rich, and entertaining read. The deep magic consumed my attention; I was in love with Merlin’s overflowing personality and Susan’s unflappable drive, and I had so much fun with the concept of booksellers who double as guardians against Old World magic. This book has a lot of crossover potential for audiences, between the high and urban fantasy and the accessibility for teen and adult readers alike. This is sure to be one of my top recommendations when it comes out. I love a good bookseller with a sword!]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Breanna Spiegel, Boulder Book Store, Boulder, CO]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[6]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-22T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Legendborn]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781534441606</link>
  <description><![CDATA["This book showed up at the perfect time. It addresses many things that we as Americans have not discussed. Weaving the Arthurian legend with Black southern folklore make this a magical and unique book on so many levels. All the emotions and experiences that Briana goes through are so relevant and timely. I was totally transported and enthralled with this book, which is going to make waves in the fantasy community. Much needed waves. Kudos to Tracy Deonn for writing such a fantastic piece of fiction." -- Kim Brock, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, OH]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Legendborn]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tracy Deonn]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Margaret K. McElderry Books]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781534441606]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[This book showed up at the perfect time. It addresses many things that we as Americans have not discussed. Weaving the Arthurian legend with Black southern folklore make this a magical and unique book on so many levels. All the emotions and experiences that Briana goes through are so relevant and timely. I was totally transported and enthralled with this book, which is going to make waves in the fantasy community. Much needed waves. Kudos to Tracy Deonn for writing such a fantastic piece of fiction.]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kim Brock, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, OH]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[7]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-15T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Magic Fish]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984851598</link>
  <description><![CDATA["Tien connects with his mother through the fairy tales they read together to improve their English. As he finds escape in the stories, he tries to find the words to tell his parents he’s gay. Meanwhile, his mother’s memories of her family and home in Vietnam are awakened by the stories she reads with her son. Beautifully done and truly magical." -- Myles Mickle, Village Square Booksellers, Bellows Falls, VT]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[The Magic Fish]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Trung Le Nguyen]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781984851598]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[Tien connects with his mother through the fairy tales they read together to improve their English. As he finds escape in the stories, he tries to find the words to tell his parents he’s gay. Meanwhile, his mother’s memories of her family and home in Vietnam are awakened by the stories she reads with her son. Beautifully done and truly magical.]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Myles Mickle, Village Square Booksellers, Bellows Falls, VT]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[8]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Never Look Back]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781547603732</link>
  <description><![CDATA["In this fresh remix, Lilliam Rivera deftly combines original details with contemporary Afro-Latinx life in the Bronx, from the flirty bounce of bachata to the weight of Hurricane Maria and its impact on island communities and diaspora. I love how this character-driven romance humanizes Pheus and Eury — they are accessible, complex teens distinctly of our time who face an ancient and destructive threat with equal parts assuredness and fearful trepidation. A satisfyingly feminist ending rounds out this myth retextured for our modern moment. Immersive and intense, <em>Never Look Back</em> will make you want Rivera to retell all of your favorite classics." -- Niki Marion, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Never Look Back]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lilliam Rivera]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781547603732]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[In this fresh remix, Lilliam Rivera deftly combines original details with contemporary Afro-Latinx life in the Bronx, from the flirty bounce of bachata to the weight of Hurricane Maria and its impact on island communities and diaspora. I love how this character-driven romance humanizes Pheus and Eury — they are accessible, complex teens distinctly of our time who face an ancient and destructive threat with equal parts assuredness and fearful trepidation. A satisfyingly feminist ending rounds out this myth retextured for our modern moment. Immersive and intense, <em>Never Look Back</em> will make you want Rivera to retell all of your favorite classics.]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Niki Marion, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[9]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves #2)]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250144577</link>
  <description><![CDATA["Roshani Chokshi is back with her amazing characters and gorgeous writing that make it so hard for me to put her books down. <em>The Silvered Serpents</em> is a perfect follow up to <em>The Gilded Wolves</em>. Picking up a few months from where we left off, we join the characters as they’re all grieving the death of a friend. We explore each character more fully while they work together to solve the mystery of The Divine Lyrics. But everyone has secrets, and those secrets are creating cracks and fissures within the group. I loved every aching, heartbreaking moment of this book and can’t wait for the finale. Chokshi is at the top of her game with this sequel!" -- Mary Ruthless, Foggy Pine Books, Boone, NC]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves #2)]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roshani Chokshi]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wednesday Books]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781250144577]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[Roshani Chokshi is back with her amazing characters and gorgeous writing that make it so hard for me to put her books down. <em>The Silvered Serpents</em> is a perfect follow up to <em>The Gilded Wolves</em>. Picking up a few months from where we left off, we join the characters as they’re all grieving the death of a friend. We explore each character more fully while they work together to solve the mystery of The Divine Lyrics. But everyone has secrets, and those secrets are creating cracks and fissures within the group. I loved every aching, heartbreaking moment of this book and can’t wait for the finale. Chokshi is at the top of her game with this sequel!]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Mary Ruthless, Foggy Pine Books, Boone, NC]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[10]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-09-22T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[Star Daughter]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062894625</link>
  <description><![CDATA["<em>Star Daughter</em> follows Sheetal, a half-star, half-mortal girl. When her star power injures her human father, Sheetal must seek the help of her mother, a star who returned to the heavens long ago. Sheetal soon finds herself representing her family in a magical competition that will decide the next ruling house of heaven. A standalone fantasy, <em>Star Daughter</em> reads like a diverse version of <em>Stardust</em> that is all its own, taking inspiration from Hindu mythology. With prose the likes of Laini Taylor and Margaret Rogerson, Shveta Thakrar has a bright future in YA literature." -- Isabella Ogbolumani, Buffalo Street Books, Ithaca, NY]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[Star Daughter]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Shveta Thakrar]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[HarperTeen]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780062894625]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[<em>Star Daughter</em> follows Sheetal, a half-star, half-mortal girl. When her star power injures her human father, Sheetal must seek the help of her mother, a star who returned to the heavens long ago. Sheetal soon finds herself representing her family in a magical competition that will decide the next ruling house of heaven. A standalone fantasy, <em>Star Daughter</em> reads like a diverse version of <em>Stardust</em> that is all its own, taking inspiration from Hindu mythology. With prose the likes of Laini Taylor and Margaret Rogerson, Shveta Thakrar has a bright future in YA literature.]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Isabella Ogbolumani, Buffalo Street Books, Ithaca, NY]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[11]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-08-11T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Truth Project]]></title>
  <link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062954404</link>
  <description><![CDATA["<em>The Truth Project</em> is a deep, moving, conversation-starting story written in verse, emails, and texts about a girl who learns hard truths about her birth, her identity, and her parents. Her family lessons read flawlessly side by side with her young adult dramas with boys, girls, friends, school, poetry, plans, and a gamut of emotions. If finding identity and searching for belonging in any setting is what you’re looking for, read <em>The Truth Project</em>!" -- Drew Durham, Books Inc., San Francisco, CA]]></description>
  <dc:title><![CDATA[The Truth Project]]></dc:title>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dante Medema]]></dc:creator>
  <dc:publisher><![CDATA[]]></dc:publisher>
  <dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780062954404]]></dc:identifier>
  <dc:description><![CDATA[<em>The Truth Project</em> is a deep, moving, conversation-starting story written in verse, emails, and texts about a girl who learns hard truths about her birth, her identity, and her parents. Her family lessons read flawlessly side by side with her young adult dramas with boys, girls, friends, school, poetry, plans, and a gamut of emotions. If finding identity and searching for belonging in any setting is what you’re looking for, read <em>The Truth Project</em>!]]></dc:description>
  <dc:contributor><![CDATA[Drew Durham, Books Inc., San Francisco, CA]]></dc:contributor>
  <bsbl:rank><![CDATA[12]]></bsbl:rank>
  <dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
  <dc:date>2020-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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