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2011 Best of Indie: The Complete List (page 2)


Cover art for BRIDGE OF THE SINGLE HAIR
INDIE
Released: Aug. 15, 2011

"A sharp coming-of-age story that makes history come alive."
In Pugh's debut novel, a young woman from California joins the Freedom Riders in 1961, gets arrested and jailed in Mississippi, and learns that not everyone appreciates a hero. Read full book review >
Cover art for FERRET GIRL
INDIE
Released: July 26, 2011

"An absolutely wonderful debut with the potential to become a YA classic."
In a modern take on both Kafka and T.H. White, a young girl learns about life as a human by spending time in her pet ferret's world. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GHOSTS OF WATT O'HUGH
INDIE
Released: July 22, 2011

"Fast-paced, energetic and fun; a dime novel for modern intellectuals."
Watt O'Hugh tangles with love, danger and high adventure in Drachman's engaging tale of Western science fiction and amazing fantasy. Read full book review >
Cover art for FLEETING MEMORY
INDIE
Released: July 20, 2011

"An utterly winning, deceptively smart collection of mishaps, plot twists and grinning one-liners."
A man with no memory stumbles into his own shaggy dog story. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LITTLE BOOK OF MISSING MONEY
INDIE
Released: July 12, 2011

"A small book that could point readers toward big money they never knew they had."
A bantam-sized guidebook brimming with tips on how to search for unclaimed property that belongs to you. Read full book review >
Cover art for ARSONIST
INDIE
Released: July 10, 2011

"A dense, somewhat unfocused historical tale that boasts compelling characters and a plot that ultimately packs a wallop."
Allen explores an early, largely uncelebrated patriot who helped bring about American independence. Read full book review >