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Best Indie Books of May

  • FICTION

    I EAT MEN LIKE AIR

    JAN. 26, 2023

  • FICTION

    A PERSISTENT ECHO

    AUG. 1, 2023

FICTION

A PERSISTENT ECHO

by Brian Kaufman

A remarkable, virtuosic performance that will certainly leave persistent echoes in the reader’s mind. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    LITTLE KNOWN STORIES

    APRIL 21, 2022

FICTION

LITTLE KNOWN STORIES

by Eric B. Miller

A beautiful and piercing look at grief handled with delicacy. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    TO BIRD OR NOT TO BIRD

    APRIL 3, 2023

CHILDREN'S

TO BIRD OR NOT TO BIRD

by S.J. Russell & Lucy Noland ; illustrated by Kaity Lacy

A great book for young nature lovers showcasing two unique ecological niches. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE

    JAN. 10, 2022

NONFICTION

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE

by Elliot Felix

A knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide packed with strategies and encouragement. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A DEBT TO THE STARS

    MAY 1, 2023

FICTION

A DEBT TO THE STARS

by Kevin Hincker Kevin Hincker

Enjoyable, funny, and thought-provoking speculative fiction. Full review >

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