30 Great Indie Books Worth Discovering

by John Lankenau & Nancy Lankenau

A well-researched and highly readable historical account. Full review >

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by Robert Carlyle Taylor

Engaging SF lite with some mild political satire involving the West Wing. Full review >

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by Benjamin Klas ; illustrated by Fian Arroyo

A lovely and intelligent family tale that emphasizes acceptance and care. Full review >

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by Betsy Franco-Feeney ; illustrated by Betsy Franco-Feeney ; photographed by Darlyne A. Murawski

A lively, fact-filled work about sparkling ocean creatures and their crucial roles. Full review >

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by Ace Bryann

A thoughtfully crafted tale that will leave romance fans looking forward to more from this promising author. Full review >

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by J. Joseph Kazden

A learned, bold journey to the limits of human perception and beyond. Full review >

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by Yessoh G.D.

A gripping and swiftly paced mystical tale primed for a sequel. Full review >

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by Calvin Fisher

A rousing SF tale that stars a warrior hero with a strong moral center. Full review >

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by S. Lee Manning

A reluctant spy leads this taut, effective thriller. Full review >

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translated by Nadeem M. Qureshi by Shakib Arsalan

For all its limitations, a stimulating peek into an argument now rarely made. Full review >

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by Erik A. Otto

Impressive AI mayhem and thematic parsing for SF fans. Full review >

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by Rebecca C. Morrison

A personal and inviting investigation of how to find real happiness. Full review >

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by Matthew Rosas

A compact, boisterous tale that succeeds in describing the struggle to regain control in life. Full review >

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by Colin Alexander

A satisfying outer-space yarn of redemption under fire. Full review >

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by Beth Williams-Breault

An inclusive and sweet tale for young readers. Full review >

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by David Horn David Horn ; illustrated by Talitha Shipman

A quick-witted and amusing outer-space escapade. Full review >

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by James Sulzer

A lyrical and imaginative, if occasionally overwrought, exploration of Keats. Full review >

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by Mike Karpa

An entertaining crime yarn full of sly humor and unexpected uplift. Full review >

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by Regan W.H. Macaulay & Kevin Risk ; illustrated by Gordon Bagshaw

An engaging, beautifully illustrated tale of believing in yourself told from the perspective of a cactus. Full review >

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by Paul Anthony

This stimulating tale emphasizes that a change of perspective will be necessary to save Earth. Full review >

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by Dls Evatt

A twisty whodunit that’s crafted with care and saturated with down-home Southern charm. Full review >

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by Suzanne Samples

A follow-up that tackles loneliness and isolation with remarkable candor and biting comedy. Full review >

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by Vanessa Carlisle

A realistic and unsentimental take on race, class, and justice as seen through the eyes of an uncompromising protagonist. Full review >

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by Kris Clink

A warmhearted tale about second chances that will satisfy fans of romance and family dramas. Full review >

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by Richard Snodgrass ; photographed by Richard Snodgrass

A vivid, moving collection that explores the unrecoverable past. Full review >

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by Denise Bossarte

A heartfelt and informative guide to recovery with searing literary recollections. Full review >

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by Sandra Wagner-Wright

A captivating account of the lives of extraordinary women in perilous times. Full review >

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by Lisa Lindahl

An engrossing account of the entrepreneur—and the bra—that changed women’s sports. Full review >

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by Fred G. Baker

An energetic international drama with an indefatigable heroine. Full review >

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by Katerina Canyon

An often cathartic and poignant set of poems about endurance and the cycle of abuse. Full review >

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