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“It’s a rare accomplishment to write a shipwreck book that does something new, but Sophie Elmhirst manages just that with her enthralling debut, A Marriage at Sea. This portrait of a couple lost upon seas both literal and metaphorical will keep readers riveted till the last page,” said Stephen Sparks of Point Reyes Books in Point Reyes Station, California.

Here is the Indie Travel Literature Bestseller List based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending June 29, 2025. 

Here are the 25 Indie Next List and 6 Now in Paperback picks on the August 2025 Indie Next List flier.

“Magical, mysterious, and queer — some of my favorite words all in one place! Arcana: The Lost Heirs, with its beautiful and fluid illustrations, is full of cryptic clues, secret histories, and found family. A delightful read,” said Heather Albinson of Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“A fun, witty enemies-to-lovers romance that delivers plenty of banter, sizzling tension, and the right amount of angst. If you love a stubborn and slow burn romance, this one has exactly what you’re looking for,” said Chelsea Semonco of Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

The minutes for the May 2025 ABA Board Meeting.