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Best Indie Books of June

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SURVIVING LIFE

by Tom Schneider

Like listening to a good friend recounting their astonishing life story. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

HOUDINI

by Larrian Gillespie Larrian Gillespie

An absorbing, argument-starting account of what really happened to Harry Houdini. Full review >

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ROMANCE

VERITY GUILD

by Mai Corland

An engrossing murder mystery that will intrigue even readers from beyond the romantasy genre’s fan base. Full review >

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NONFICTION

COOKIMPROV

by Tucker Herbert ; illustrated by Lou Baker-Smith

An outstanding cookbook with an intriguing concept and exceptional design and illustrations. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

HENRI AND THE MAGNIFICENT SNORT

by Samantha Childs ; illustrated by Hannah Farr

A charming tale about learning to love oneself, snorts and all. Full review >

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