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Indie Best Books of the Month April

FICTION

AMAZING THINGS ARE HAPPENING HERE

by Jacob M. Appel

Mordant, humorous stories that display a fine understanding of the human condition. Full review >

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NONFICTION

EAT LESS WATER

by Florencia Ramirez

Impeccable writing and practical, relevant, planet-friendly alternatives to reducing water consumption in cooking and... Full review >

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FICTION

DENVER MOON

by Warren Hammond and Joshua Viola ; illustrated by Aaron Lovett

The skilled, perpetually poised detective shines brightly in this series, be it a novel, comic book, or any other format. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ELLIE AND HER EMOTIONAL DRAGONS

by Joseph Goodrich ; illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner

The dragons’ acceptance of the heroine’s reactions, their solid advice, and a kid-friendly elephant children can identify... Full review >

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FICTION

A MUTUAL ADDICTION

by Mary Widdicks

A dark, delightfully bizarre story that dives deep into the psyches of unbalanced characters. Full review >

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