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Best Indie Books of March

FICTION

THE DELIVERANCE OF BARKER MCRAE

by Stacia Pelletier

A barnburner of a novel featuring some truly unforgettable characters. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ARLO NEEDS YOUR HELP

by Cortney Cino ; illustrated by Olga Sall

Beautifully presented and perfectly pitched to foster a sense of wonder about the natural world. Full review >

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FICTION

THE GHOSTS OF OKUMA

by Mitch Wieland

A strange, beautiful, and unexpected exploration of the fallout of family tragedy. Full review >

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FICTION

ANOTHER KIND OF FIRE

by Jason Z. Morris

A haunting, slow-burning story about the hunger for connection and the pressures of family. Full review >

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