We’ve collected the books debuting on Indiebound’s Indie Bestseller List for the week ending Dec. 13, 2015–a sneak peek at the books everybody will be talking about next month.
(Debuted at #10 in Early & Middle Grade Readers) How Machines Work: Zoo Break! by David Macaulay: “Follow the mad antics of Sloth and his sidekick Sengi as they try to find their way out of the zoo with the help of machines. Their efforts are brought to life through novelty elements including pop-ups, pull-outs, and lift-the-flaps, allowing readers to explore in greater depth how and why machines work. Spreads highlight the use of simple machines in everyday objects, such as scissors and clocks, mixers and whisks, bikes and brakes, while the story contains clear and simple text to engage the reader.” (Oct. 2015)
(Debuted at #14 in Paperback Fiction) The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante: “The two protagonists are now in their twenties. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila. Meanwhile, Elena continues her journey of self-discovery. The two young women share a complex and evolving bond that brings them close at times, and drives them apart at others.” (Sept. 2013)