The September 2026 Indie Next List includes three Macmillan titles! DAGGERBOUND by T. Kingfisher 9781250400086 | 8/25/26 “This book represents a return to Kingfisher’s madcap quest/fantasy romance stories such as PALADIN’S GRACE and SWORDHEART, while the seriousness that underlies the teasing and the jokes will remind readers of NINE GOBLINS. The banter produces more than […]
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Sneak Peek: August 2026 Indie Next List
The August 2026 Indie Next List includes four Macmillan titles! MEET ME IN THE GARDEN by Nina LaCour 9781250810472 | 8/4/26 “Critically acclaimed author LaCour (YERBA BUENA, 2022) returns with a masterpiece that stands as an exceptional work of historical fiction. Spanning from 1944 New Orleans to 1965 Los Angeles, the story vibrates with the […]
Sneak Peek: July 2026 Indie Next List
The July 2026 Indie Next List includes three Macmillan titles! FABULOUS BODIES by Chuck Tingle 9781250398567 | 7/7/26 “Tingle (LUCKY DAY) turns both the music and the blood spatter up to 11 in this extremely gory horror outing that nevertheless puts his trademark sense of humor on full display… Tingle unwaveringly commits to the bit, […]
Sneak Peek: June 2026 Indie Next List
The June 2026 Indie Next List includes four Macmillan titles! THE SHIPPERS by Katherine Center 9781250408051 | 5/19/26 “Center (THE LOVE HATERS) sets this beguiling contemporary aboard a weeklong cruise… Center employs the forced proximity trope to excellent effect in bringing these two back together, and the characters’ sparkling banter effortlessly captures their long-standing intimacy. […]
Sneak Peek: April 2026 Indie Next List
The April 2026 Indie Next List includes three Macmillan titles! WOLF WORM by T. Kingfisher 9781250829825 | 3/24/26 “Kingfisher (A HOUSE WITH GOOD BONES) has outdone herself here. For fans of mad scientist horror, such as THE DAUGHTER OF DOCTOR MOREAU by Silvia Moreno-Garcia or HER WICKED ROOTS by Tanya Pell, who also crave visceral […]
Sneak Peek: March 2026 Indie Next List
The March 2026 Indie Next List includes four Macmillan titles! LADY TREMAINE by Rachel Hochhauser 9781250396341 | 3/3/26 “Hochhauser’s splendid debut retells the ‘Cinderella’ story from the stepmother’s perspective… Hochhauser grounds her tale with a convincing depiction of the medieval setting and offers a stirring exploration of maternal instinct and female strength. It’s a winner.”—Publishers […]
Sneak Peek: February 2026 Indie Next List
The February 2026 Indie Next List includes three Macmillan titles! NINE GOBLINS by T. Kingfisher 9781250400116 | 1/20/26 “Terry Pratchett’s MONSTROUS REGIMENT meets All Creatures Great and Small in this quirky novella from Nebula and Hugo award winner Kingfisher (HEMLOCK & SILVER), originally self-published in 2013… [Kingfisher’s] trademark humor is on full display. Fans will have fun […]
Sneak Peek: January 2026 Indie Next List
The January 2026 Indie Next List includes six Macmillan titles! LOST LAMBS by Madeline Cash 9780374619237 | 1/13/26 “Cash has a hit debut on her hands based on the guffaw-inducing, deadpan humor alone… In addition to the generous portions of humor, Cash weaves in a fun romp in which the family members get to exercise […]
Sneak Peek: December 2025 Indie Next List
The December 2025 Indie Next List includes FOUR Macmillan titles! #1 PICK: BEST OFFER WINS by Marisa Kashino 9781250400543 | 11/25/25 “Former journalist Kashino’s first novel is a sharp, emotionally charged take on the real-estate rat race, blending millennial anxieties with biting humor… A strong pick for fans of contemporary fiction with humor, heart, and […]
Sneak Peek: November 2025 Indie Next List
The November 2025 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow 9781250799081 | 10/28/25 “Harrow (STARLING HOUSE) once again skillfully writes a story of love, loss, and choosing one’s own path, no matter what anyone else says (or writes). Her epic worldbuilding balances the intimate lives of remarkable characters to […]
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