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Best Indie Books of 2012: Fiction with a capital F


Cover art for THE IGUANA SPEAKS MY NAME
INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2012

"Imaginative storytelling with real literary depth."
Lush landscapes, enchanted happenings, tangled roots and violence suffuse this beguiling collection of stories set in the highlands of Guatemala. Read full book review >
Cover art for MARGINAL MORMONS
INDIE
Released: July 31, 2012

"A perfect read for the election season, though its appeal will endure."
An irreverent, honest look at life outside the mainstream Mormon Church. Read full book review >
Cover art for YOUNG PRB
INDIE
Released: June 27, 2012

"An illuminating look at an influential artistic period, which may well inspire readers to pick up their own pen or paintbrush."
In Lee's novel, set in Victorian London and based on real events, a group of rebellious young artists battles the repercussions of their refusal to conform. Read full book review >
Cover art for RUTTING SEASON
INDIE
Released: June 26, 2012

"An uplifting read that informs, enlightens and satisfies."
In addressing both man against nature and the nature of man, Ness's novel raises challenging questions about the balance between hunting for sport and hunting for survival. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE WATER THIEF
INDIE
Released: April 23, 2012

"Profound, provocative and sure to spark a reaction."
In a world ruled by capitalism, an empathetic corporate worker questions the principles upon which the society functions. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SECRET SENSE OF WILDFLOWER
INDIE
Released: April 22, 2012

"A quietly powerful story, at times harrowing but ultimately a joy to read."
In this novel, life turns toward a dark horizon for a precocious adolescent grieving for her father in 1941 Tennessee. Read full book review >