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Best Indie Books of November

  • CHILDREN'S

    SAND DOLLARS BY THE SEASHORE

    JUNE 14, 2023

CHILDREN'S

SAND DOLLARS BY THE SEASHORE

by E.G. Creel ; illustrated by Elizaveta Kres

An easy-to-understand guide with an important message for young shell collectors. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    QUEENSIDE

    JULY 10, 2023

  • NONFICTION

    UNMAKING THE BOMB

    OCT. 10, 2023

NONFICTION

UNMAKING THE BOMB

by Shannon Cram

A powerfully researched and important look at the ravages of nuclear waste remediation. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    UNSINKABLE

    AUG. 17, 2023

NONFICTION

UNSINKABLE

by Alan Corcoran ; illustrated by Jack Spowart

A bold, uplifting testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    RALPH & MURRAY

    JAN. 10, 2024

FICTION

RALPH & MURRAY

by Rick Glaze

A funny, smartly observant, and philosophical animal tale; a heartwarming read. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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