INDIE
Released: March 31, 2013
"An intimate, emotional journey through the hardships of one girl's adolescence."
In Horrigan's debut novel, a girl struggles to piece together some semblance of a normal family.
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INDIE
Released: March 31, 2013
"Poetry by a vibrant young voice, which may benefit from tighter technique and thematic discipline in the future."
A light first collection of short, free-verse poems exploring themes of existential confusion, empirical wonder and adolescent frustration.
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INDIE
Released: March 30, 2013
"Fans of the series will revel in this smart, quirky YA novel that's ripe with substance beyond the surface."
In Hartinger's (
The Order of the Poison Oak, 2005, etc.) newest YA installment in the Russel Middlebrook series, Russel finds his wishes for adventure unexpected granted in the form of a counterculture-loving, dumpster-diving new guy.
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INDIE
Released: March 30, 2013
"British history and contemporary conspiracy collide in this satisfying novel."
INDIE
Released: March 29, 2013
"A fine book for a newly hired college graduate who wants to succeed."
A thorough compendium of straightforward, sensible advice for newbies finding their way around their first office jobs.
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INDIE
Released: March 29, 2013
"A convoluted installment of Biesele's sci-fi series returns to some of its unusual characters of the past."
Biesele's second book in the Saeshell series explores the nature of power-hungry forces that seem bent on ruling the universe.
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INDIE
Released: March 28, 2013
"A solid police procedural that loses its way among too many characters and subplots."
INDIE
Released: March 25, 2013
"A swiftly moving thriller that thrives more on suspense than mystery."
In Epperson's thriller, a water-company repairman discovers a woman's dead body and soon finds himself a target.
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INDIE
Released: March 25, 2013
"A compelling autobiographical ramble featuring a unique spiritual vision."
In his debut autobiography, Hachtel, a West Texas survivor of the Permian Basin oil bust, relates his encounter with a feminine God.
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INDIE
Released: March 25, 2013
"A fast-paced kids' adventure novel with a solid message."
In this time-travel
adventure novel, twin brothers take a trip into the past and learn profound lessons about loyalty, war and family.
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INDIE
Released: March 24, 2013
"A comprehensive, accessible guidebook for educators--or anyone looking to open up their creative instincts."
In their debut collaboration, DeRuiter and Shoemaker demonstrate how the basic tools of poetry can develop elementary school students' imaginations and strengthen their character.
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INDIE
Released: March 23, 2013
"A haunting reminder about the loss of innocence."
In Skomal's (
Bluff, 2012, etc.) YA novel, a group of children in a small Midwestern town learns about the harsh realities of life after the Korean War.
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