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“Soraya Bouazzaoui brings a refreshing new voice to fantasy with a bold and timely retelling of the mythical figure Aicha. This electric debut is a page-turning glimpse into the people behind a resistance, and the depravity of colonization. Overflowing with love and feminine rage, this is an ode to the strength, resilience, and bravery of those who dare to resist occupation,” said Cassie Goodwin of Loudmouth Books in Indianapolis, Indiana.

“This book is literally the luxurious gothic fantasy of my dreams; words cannot describe how hauntingly beautiful it is! Balancing colonial commentaries, a crumbling entombed estate, and splashes of magic and romance, one girl will do whatever it takes to save her family. Heba Al-Wasity crafted a masterpiece that had me ready to spill my own secrets to uncover the mysteries woven within Weavingshaw and once this book has you, I think you will too!” said Haley Calvin of The Novel Neighbor in St. Louis, Missouri.

“In a time where influencers are more prominent now than ever, you will love this novel that goes behind the scenes of a tradwife named Natalie that finds herself thrust from her Instagramable life into an alternate timeline (pun intended) where she does not fully recognize her family or any aspect of her farmlife. Her carefully curated life is uprooted very suddenly and you will #lol at Natalie's plight. This debut novel has a lot of heart, humor, and social commentary and I expect it to be big,” said Annastasia Williams of The Bottom in Knoxville, Tennessee.

“With a profound respect for the intellect of children and their openness to the world, both real and imagined, Mac Barnett has written a love letter to not only children’s literature, but to childhood as well,” said Diane Capriola of Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia.

“While other middle grade books definitely touch on grief, this one is unique in its delivery in verse. With a small amount of words, Bigna paints a gorgeous world where friendship, healing, and a little magic can flourish,” said Sydne Conant of Ink Cap Books in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Bar Fridman-Tell is the author of Honeysuckle, a Winter/Spring 2026 Indies Introduce selection. Fridman-Tell sat down with Emily Russo of PRINT: A Bookstore in Portland, Maine, to discuss this debut title.

AbstractbyRabrams is a woman- and queer-owned stationery and gift brand that focuses on dopamine-core, subtle pride and positive affirmations. Owner Rachel Abrams designs all of the products from greeting cards to stickers, notebooks to magnetic bookmarks, reading journals, sticker books and more.

Bookselling This Week met with Rachel Abrams to learn more about AbstractbyRabrams. 

Here is the Indie Cooking Bestseller List based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending April 12, 2026.