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Indie Best Books of the Month May

  • INDIE

    HANDY HOWIE

    JAN. 9, 2019

HANDY HOWIE

by Lizz Howe illustrated by Lizz Howe

A fun and silly addition to titles about mechanics, helping others, and animal adventures. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    FINDING CLAIRE FLETCHER

    JULY 25, 2017

FICTION

FINDING CLAIRE FLETCHER

by Lisa Regan

A wonderfully written crime tale that favorably compares to the work of Michael Connelly, James Lee Burke, and Elmore... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    ONLY WITH YOU

    MARCH 5, 2019

FICTION

ONLY WITH YOU

by Layla Hagen

Another satisfying installment of a romance series with a lot of heart and plenty of heat. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HOO HOO WHO?

    FEB. 7, 2019

CHILDREN'S

HOO HOO WHO?

by Mary Maier and Lauren Horton ; illustrated by Mary Maier

A rewarding read-aloud with enjoyable question-and-answer rhythms and bubbly, festive animal illustrations. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    ROOT CAUSE

    FEB. 19, 2019

  • INDIE

    LAKE ISLE

    FEB. 12, 2019

LAKE ISLE

by Tobi Little Deer

Delivering suspenseful storytelling, colorful and believable characters, and a deeply moving tribute to canine loyalty, this... Full review >

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