Sneak Peek: July 2025 Indie Next List

The July 2025 Indie Next List includes SIX Macmillan titles!

I GAVE YOU EYES AND YOU LOOKED TOWARD DARKNESS by Irene Solà
9781644453438 | 6/17/25

“As in her previous novel, WHEN I SING, MOUNTAINS DANCE (2022), Solà is interested here in local folklore passed through generations, especially of women and witchcraft… A fabulous achievement, at once sweeping and sly, raunchy and richly compelling.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

SUNNY SIDE UP by Katie Sturino
9781250344205 | 6/24/25

“Sturino expertly outlines her heroine’s body insecurity and makes a powerful case for feeling beautiful at any size. Readers are sure to be inspired.”—Publishers Weekly

FINDING GRACE by Loretta Rothschild
9781250381828 | 7/8/25

“In Rothschild’s emotionally charged debut, a widower falls for his family’s egg donor as the ghost of his wife watches on… The novel’s examination of love and family will leave readers with plenty to chew on.”—Publishers Weekly

THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE by Sarah Beth Durst
9781250333988 | 7/15/25

“An entertaining cozy fantasy that stands alone but is connected to Durst’s 2024 novel THE SPELLSHOP. The detail-rich setting and fun characters will have readers dreaming of enchanting flowers and honey cake.”—Library Journal

PARTY OF LIARS by Kelsey Cox
9781250378811 | 7/1/25

A lavish Sweet Sixteen turns deadly in this twisty, pulse-pounding novel—serving a fresh take on a classic locked-room mystery for fans of THE GUEST LIST and FIRST LIE WINS.

CRY FOR ME, ARGENTINA: My Life As a Failed Child Star by Tamara Yajia
9781639733910 | 7/1/25

Featuring an unlikely combination of comedy and tragedy, generational struggle, and filthy sex jokes, Tamara Yajia’s debut memoir is the messy, blazing story of a young Argentine trying to survive while holding on to her confidence, ambition, and sense of humor.