36 Great Indie Books Worth Discovering

by Lisa Aguirre

An assortment of enlightening interviews with people with autism and their families. Full review >

by A.J. Calvin

This exceedingly intricate fantasy will delight seasoned genre fans. Full review >

by Dan E. Hendrickson

An appealing pirate adventure. Full review >

by Colin Alexander

An engaging sequel that crossbreeds established SF characters with a credible extraterrestrial murder mystery. Full review >

by Chuck Augello

A funny and thoroughly satisfying farce involving cinema and an escaped monkey. Full review >

written and illustrated by Andrew Howell

A vibrant, delightful tale of life, death, and all the amusing stuff that comes after. Full review >

by Sarah Ready

An unusual and winning read about a little-discussed topic. Full review >

by Joann Smith

Stirringly emotional storytelling. Full review >

by Larry Mellman

Absorbing political machinations and sexual tension collide to hook readers. Full review >

by Eric B. Forsyth

A rousing, detailed RAF thriller that delivers an effective climax. Full review >

by Vito DiBarone

A memorable cast bolsters this captivating blend of teen drama and techno-thriller. Full review >

by M.K. Noble

A keen and absorbing what-if tale about VR and a digital afterlife. Full review >

by Bill Issel

An intriguing and enjoyable game of cat and mouse that involves catching a killer. Full review >

by D.M. Roberts

A fast-paced and ebullient contemporary romance. Full review >

by Lance Lee illustrated by Meilo So

A wonderfully imaginative, playful, and layered tale. Full review >

by L. Andrew Cooper

A riveting and unsettling horror story with a compelling hero. Full review >

by Kay DiBianca

An engaging crime tale with four appealing sleuths. Full review >

by Eyal N. Danon

Genuinely thought-provoking strategies for the various stages of life. Full review >

by Vickie Rubin

A frank, perceptive, and insightful remembrance. Full review >

by Yvonne Martinez

This sharp autobiographical account deftly illuminates prejudice in the American workplace. Full review >

by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Mordy Levine

An accessible and empowering guide to Buddhist philosophy and practices on death and dying. Full review >

by M. K. Wiseman

A satisfying, worthy addition to the Holmes mythos. Full review >

by Gregory James Light & Rafael Sinclair Mahdavi

A vivid, nostalgia-laced evocation of a restaurant-anchored scene. Full review >

by Adam B. Ford

A heartwarming fantasy tale that should appeal to young and old readers alike. Full review >

by G.A. Matiasz

A brisk, if occasionally uneven, yarn that will still appeal to old and young space-action fans. Full review >

by Greg Morse

An engaging Mafia story spiked with some surprises. Full review >

by LM Reynolds

A stellar cast gives this spy thriller gusto and panache. Full review >

by Simki Kuznick

A compelling life story told in an engaging style. Full review >

by Stephen D. Senturia

An immensely satisfying trilogy finale examining marriage, forgiveness, race, youth, and university life. Full review >

by Sarah Barnes Sarah V. Barnes

An often enjoyable story of a brave girl’s journey with a well-developed setting and characters. Full review >

by Adejoke Lolade Ejiofor

An often moving account of the realities of having a child with a potentially fatal illness. Full review >

by Betta Ferrendelli

A tense, high-stakes read with a layered cast. Full review >

by Norman Westhoff

An exciting, high-stakes futuristic tale. Full review >

by Sara Pascoe ; illustrated by Varya Kolesnikova

A warm, entertaining tale of friendship that will appeal to readers of all ages. Full review >

by Laura Giebfried & Stanley R. Wells

An immensely entertaining, if overlong, shipboard tale starring a striking sleuth who “remembers things.” Full review >

by Richard Meredith

A taut, timely, terrific thriller. Full review >