The August 2024 Indie Next List includes FOUR Macmillan titles!
#1 PICK: THE WEDDING PEOPLE BY ALISON ESPACH
9781250899576 | 7/30/24
“[This] is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach (NOTES ON YOUR SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE, 2022) has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable.”–Booklist, starred review
“Sometimes, it is easier to confide in a relative stranger than a loved one, and both [main characters] learn quite a bit about each other during the wedding week. Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg.”–Library Journal, starred review
A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL BY T. KINGFISHER
9781250244079 | 8/6/24
“This is another one of Kingfisher’s marvelous works that takes elements of fairy tales, myths, and legends and blends them into a story that feels both familiar and new at the same time while subtly weaving a novel where women play the parts that men traditionally filled, and men serve as helpmeets, sidekicks, and love interests. . . Highly recommended for readers who enjoy reimagined legends.”–Library Journal, starred review
“Expertly blending humor with folkloric horror, this incredibly satisfying fantasy will delight Kingfisher’s fans and newcomers alike.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Dark fantasy fans will be enraptured by the descriptive narrative and well-developed characters.”–Booklist, starred review
THE PAIRING BY CASEY MCQUISTON
9781250862747 | 8/6/24
2 starred reviews!
“McQuiston’s latest is a hedonistic delight, with gorgeous descriptions of the scent and mouthfeel of the food and wine the group consumes, the scenery of Bordeaux, Monaco, and Florence, among other destinations, and very sexy love scenes… Sensual and unabashedly queer, [this] cements McQuiston’s place as our premier chronicler of millennial romance.”–Booklist, starred review
“Lush scenery, well-drawn secondary characters, and believable, grounded conflicts lead to a sweet and satisfying ending for Kit and Theo in McQuiston’s funniest, sexiest novel to date.”–Library Journal, starred review
THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS BY P. DJÈLÍ CLARK
9781250767042 | 8/6/24
2 starred reviews!
“This wildly surprising caper fantasy from Clark will keep readers on the edge of their seats working out who ‘dunit,’ and how and why, as they explore the gritty underbelly of this world of living contracts, dead gods, and legal necromancy… This will appeal to all lovers of urban fantasy.”–Library Journal, starred review
“Clark has created another memorable and intriguing fantasy setting in this fast-paced novella, which will be a hit with fans and newcomers alike.”–Booklist, starred review
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