Best Indie Books of 2012: Fiction with a capital F

by Johnny Townsend

A perfect read for the election season, though its appeal will endure. Full review >

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by Richard Sharp

A novel too good to be ignored. Full review >

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by Martha Tarcici

Vivid period details and a forthright heroine help smooth the rough edges of this rags-to-riches story. Full review >

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by Sergio Troncoso

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by Elizabeth Zinn

An eloquent, refreshing perspective on the struggles faced by those living along the Mexican border. Full review >

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by Chuck Henry

An honest, funny and occasionally troubling look at socially bewildered masculinity in the 21st century. Full review >

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by Winston Aarons

A well-crafted tale of passion, loss and the dangers of obsession. Full review >

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by Melissa Peterson

An intense, lyrical portrait of America's vulnerable underbelly. Full review >

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by Philip Groves

Lively, illuminatingly exotic and richly told tale of life during wartime. Full review >

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by Lois Mathieu

A powerful story that approaches a happy ending—or at least a hopeful one. Full review >

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by Margaret Sisu

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by Roy Ness

An uplifting read that informs, enlightens and satisfies. Full review >

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by Chris Mendius

A superb tale of the druggie lifestyle, by a writer with talent to burn. Full review >

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by Margaret Sutherland

An enjoyable, eloquently told tale. Full review >

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by Gwyn Parry

The only unsatisfying feature of Parry’s debut is that it ends. Full review >

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