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Best Indie Books of January

FICTION

LOVE LIFTED ME

by William C. Noble

A plain, revealing look at the contours of rural life in the American South. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SISTER

by Leia M. Johnson ; illustrated by S. J. Winkler

A gentle, affecting picture book about opening hearts and homes. Full review >

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FICTION

ROSE GIRL

by Holly Lynn Payne

Disarmingly powerful—a nuanced story of female resilience that reaches across the ages. Full review >

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NONFICTION

HOLY AMERICAN BURNOUT!

by Sean Enfield

A tour-de-force collection of essays on issues surrounding race, education, and American history. Full review >

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FICTION

THE DEEPFAKE

by Joan Cohen

An indecisive woman finds inner strength—and romance—in this wise and witty tale. Full review >

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