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 Know More » […]
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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 Know More » […]

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 Know More » […]

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 Know More » […]

Sneak Peek: October 2025 Indie Next List
The October 2025 Indie Next List includes EIGHT Macmillan titles! RED CITY by Marie Lu 9781250885678 | 10/14/25 “Fans of fantasy and romantasy will thoroughly enjoy this book… Lu is a big name in the YA world, and her adult debut is bound to attract adult and teen fans alike.”—Booklist, starred review “Both heartbreaking and action-packed: Know More » […]

Sneak Peek: September 2025 Indie Next List
The September 2025 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! HEMLOCK & SILVER by T. Kingfisher 9781250342034 | 8/19/25 “This darkly comic tale of mirrors and apples mixed with a budding romance, masterfully recounted by a charmingly blunt main character, will appeal to fans of reimagined fantasy fables.”—Booklist, starred review “The diagnostic mystery at the Know More » […]

Sneak Peek: August 2025 Indie Next List
The August 2025 Indie Next List includes SEVEN Macmillan titles! AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz 9781250357465 | 8/5/25 “Newitz packs this tale with simmering action, endearing characters, and political savvy, topping it all off with generous dollops of humor and imagination. It’s delicious.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “This is a feel-good hopepunk story that will appeal to Know More » […]

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 Know More » […]

Sneak Peek: June 2025 Indie Next List
The June 2025 Indie Next List includes SIX Macmillan titles! #1 PICK: BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V. E. Schwab 9781250320520 | 6/10/25 “Schwab crafts intricate backstories for her leads, beautifully balancing the humanity and monstrosity of all three women while chronicling their transformations over time. The result is a haunting and Know More » […]

Sneak Peek: May 2025 Indie Next List
The May 2025 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! BRIGHTER THAN SCALE, SWIFTER THAN FLAME by Neon Yang 9781250357342 | 5/6/25 “Yang’s (THE GENESIS OF MISERY) emotion-laden novella will be a hit with fans of dragons and slow-burn romantasy. Readers of Aliette de Bodard and the ‘Singing Hills Cycle’ series by Nghi Vo will Know More » […]

