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Best Indie Books of 2012: The Complete List


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Cover art for THE CHESTERFIELD HOURS
INDIE
Released:

"The only unsatisfying feature of Parry's debut is that it ends."
This lighthearted, sparkling novel presents the adventures, romantic and otherwise, of a man, his dog, his mother's ghost and other assorted characters. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GUGGENHEIM FILE
INDIE
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"An inspirational, fascinating chronicle of a family's will to survive."
The Guggenheim's family story as a lesson in world history. Read full book review >
Cover art for GALYA POPOFF AND THE DEAD SOULS
INDIE
Released:

"A wacky but wonderful new cozy by a talented author."
A madcap mystery romp in a coastal California college town, where students fit in studying after hitting the beach. Read full book review >
Cover art for LATE BOOMER
INDIE
Released:

"A compelling police procedural with a contemporary setting and an intriguing heroine worthy of a series."
Benson's tightly plotted crime thriller is sure to please fans of police procedurals. Read full book review >
Cover art for I'M NOT PERFECT. SO WHAT?
INDIE
Released:

"A wonderful confidence-booster for kids at home and school."
A young girl builds self-esteem in Dahnke's debut children's book. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE YELLOW UMBRELLA
INDIE
Released: May 1, 2009

"The bighearted Yellow Umbrella discovers unexpected poignancy at a depth deeper than that of most children's books."
Author and artist Dunn turns an everyday object--a yellow umbrella--into a touching tale about the joy of giving selflessly and how small acts of compassion can transcend cultural boundaries. Read full book review >