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New & Notable Indie Books: November 2012


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Cover art for HAZARDOUS GOODS
INDIE
Released: Nov. 1, 2012

"A fantasy romp set in the world of occult parcel posting--who knew it could be so perilous to ship enchanted objects?"
Mackie's novel, the lively start of metaphysical mystery series, is a witty mix of the magical and the mundane. Read full book review >
Cover art for SACRED BODY, SACRED SPIRIT
INDIE
Released: Nov. 1, 2012

"An insightful, balanced approach to the frequently misunderstood pursuit of spiritual growth and personal well-being."
This introduction to the history, practices and wisdom behind tantric yoga aims to show that it's not all about sex. Read full book review >
Cover art for APHRODESIA
INDIE
Released: Oct. 15, 2012

"A brilliant, engaging twist on the traditional crime novel."
A sensually evocative thriller that satisfies and arouses. Read full book review >
Cover art for ZANGADOO KANGAROO AND THE MYSTERIOUS BOOMERANG
INDIE
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
by Karin Lee, illustrated by Scott Porterfield

"A sweet story about coping with new siblings and appreciating friendship, featuring some inspired use of Australian animals."
A gentle adventure story, with a subtle moral about accepting new siblings without feeling displaced. Read full book review >
Cover art for COWBOYS, ARMAGEDDON, AND THE TRUTH
INDIE
Released: Oct. 1, 2012

"A lively, affectionate autobiography with messages of inspiration and acceptance."
A memoir of growing up gay in the West amid Jehovah's Witnesses preparing for the end of the world. Read full book review >
Cover art for EDRIC THE WILD
INDIE
Released: Oct. 1, 2012

"A tense, occasionally explosive epic of family, friends and foes."
In the third installment of her Sons of Mercia series, Woods (Godric the Kingslayer, 2011, etc.) steers real-world historical hero Edric the Wild through bars, battlefields and his bold stand against the Norman Conquest. Read full book review >
Cover art for A CRASH COURSE
INDIE
Released: Sept. 17, 2012

"Despite a flurry of stylistic flourishes, a cleareyed character study emerges, brimming with warmth and sympathy."
In Evans' most recent novel, Damien Wood and his expat friends discover that humanity is a fragile thing, especially when held up against the vicissitudes of a generally uncaring universe. Read full book review >
Cover art for FREE TRADE
INDIE
Released: Sept. 11, 2012

"Insightful and inspiring."
With her children off to college and her job no longer necessary, Sandra, middle-aged mother of two, finds new meaning in her life at a Tijuana community center. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ART DOCKUMENTS
INDIE
Released: Sept. 9, 2012

"A valuable, permanent record of transitory and improvised events, embedded in a particular historical and artistic moment, which otherwise may have been lost."
A personal, wide-ranging account of the artistic community in downtown Los Angeles during the 1980s. Read full book review >
Cover art for Building a Better Chinese Collection for the Library of Congress
INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2012

"May be of great value to those interested in the history of Chinese studies in America and/or the Library of Congress."
Wang offers his account of his tenure as head of the Chinese collection of the Library of Congress. Read full book review >