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Best Indie Books of March

  • CHILDREN'S

    MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A GARDEN

    MARCH 1, 2023

CHILDREN'S

MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A GARDEN

by Laura Smetana illustrated by Laura Smetana

Endearing, engaging text pairs well with gorgeously executed illustrations for a joyful read. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    WHAT SMALL SOUND

    MAY 9, 2023

  • NONFICTION

    COLLECT CALL TO MY MOTHER

    FEB. 15, 2023

NONFICTION

COLLECT CALL TO MY MOTHER

by Lori Horvitz

A scintillating collection, full of subtle wit and passionate yearning. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    BLUE: SEASON

    DEC. 14, 2022

FICTION

BLUE: SEASON

by Chris Lombardi

A richly textured and deeply felt tale of life and tragedy turned into art. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    BUSTER

    DEC. 1, 2022

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

BUSTER

by Ryan Barnett ; illustrated by Matthew Tavares

A nuanced and surprisingly tender depiction of a movie giant and a vanished industry. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    TOGETHER WE DECIDE

    SEPT. 13, 2022

NONFICTION

TOGETHER WE DECIDE

by Craig Freshley

A thorough and friendly guide to why group decisions matter. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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