24 Great Indie Books Worth Discovering

by C. B. Lyall

An engaging fantasy with creative worldbuilding and authentically conflicted teen characters caught in a magical power... Full review >

by John K Danenbarger

Gritty characters solidify an intelligent story and an abstract concept. Full review >

by Arthur F. Coombs III

Quick, clear anecdotes offer bold encouragement to take the “hard-easy” road to success in life. Full review >

by Chuck Miceli

A straightforward, engaging tale about finding a meaningful friendship late in life. Full review >

by Neil Perry Gordon

An entertaining, thought-provoking fantasy in which a plainspoken protagonist is enlisted in a war. Full review >

by Dennis M. Regan

A terrific, welcoming volume about Catholicism. Full review >

by Tom Voss & Rebecca Anne Nguyen

An offbeat and inspiring tale of a vet trying to find a way to help himself. Full review >

by Ruby Peru ; illustrated by Harris Philip

A wildly imaginative, occasionally haunting fantasy anchored by strong, evolving female characters. Full review >

by Severo Perez

An elegantly conceived tale—boasting a culturally and historically astute plot—that demands to be read. Full review >

by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

A well-paced, enjoyable whodunit that leaves just enough plot threads dangling for a potential sequel. Full review >

by Anna Carner

A thought-provoking, poignant, and unusual love story that lingers. Full review >

by Sasha Graham , illustrated by Angelina Valieva

Entertaining writing and appealing illustrations encourage kids to tap into their resources. Full review >

by Jikun Kathy Sankey

An inventive tale of royal intrigue with accents of mysticism and magic. Full review >

by Elaine Kozak

A peculiar but engrossing family drama, elevated by truly rich characters. Full review >

by Eric G. Müller

A sometimes turgid, sometimes beguiling fantasy of spiritual awakening through creativity. Full review >

by Eric G. Müller

A delightful, compelling fantasy adventure sure to win fans. Full review >

by Paul Meyer and Carlos Meyer , illustrated by Margaret Hardy

A fantastical and satisfying romp near the Rio Grande. Full review >

by Anne Lovett

A richly detailed and thoroughly entertaining historical tale. Full review >

by Carolyn Allison Caplan

A one-stop manual for the college admissions world; essential reading for everybody from high school juniors to military... Full review >

by Frank B. Haddleton

A well-researched mystery punctuated by thrilling tension and deep emotion. Full review >

by Lauren Chelec Cafritz

A wonderfully inviting guide that reminds readers that calm breathing is the center of life itself. Full review >

by Samuel Marquis

A granular and engrossing tale about the last months of World War II’s European theater. Full review >

by Deanna Miesch photographed by Deanna Miesch

A remarkable gathering of experimental scenes from a master photographer. Full review >

by Rayne Lacko

A sweet, twangy tale about a boy finding his future on the way to his past. Full review >