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New & Notable Indie Books: May 2012 (page 2)


Cover art for DEFENDING THE CITADEL
INDIE
Released: Feb. 9, 2012

"An opinionated, perceptive insider's take on an unsung but vital part of America's education system."
Community college teachers fight for their rights--and the soul of higher education--in Lanter's feisty memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for LIVING THROUGH CHARLIE
INDIE
Released: Feb. 9, 2012

"An irreverent but stylish critique of a privileged social milieu."
The hypercompetitive rituals and other inanities of elite suburban preschools get a merciless but droll dissection in Woods' debut novel. Read full book review >
Cover art for NARCISSISTIC PRAISE-JUNKIES
INDIE
Released: Jan. 18, 2012

"This gritty novel about the pain others can inflict provides an unexpected sense of hope."
A wry teacher creates controlled chaos in her high school classroom in this tragicomic novel set in Texas. Read full book review >
Cover art for WILLOW VALE
INDIE
Released: Jan. 3, 2012

"A poignant story of loss, love and family."
Two people broken by World War I look to start over and take refuge in each other in this unique historical romance. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE VAMPIRE KING
INDIE
Released: Oct. 28, 2011

"Stylistic oddities aside, this book is never anything less than entertaining."
A hapless theatre worker becomes one of the nocturnal world's most powerful vampires. Read full book review >
Cover art for THIS WAY OUT
INDIE
Released: Sept. 23, 2011

"Fans of Eckhart Tolle, Pia Mellody and Deepak Chopra will enjoy this unique and powerful book."
Psychotherapist and life coach Light explores psychology and spirituality in her debut self-help title, offering a new model for personal change. Read full book review >