A Celebration of Small Press and Self-Published Books
FALLING INTO THE LIGHT by M.J. Wiley is a poignant fictional tale of one man’s spiritual journey, who just so happens to be the Dalai Lama. Check out what Liam Anthony of IBR has to say about this Atmosphere Press novel.
NEWER TESTAMENTS by Philip Brunetti is an innovative existential novel told through hallucinatory poetics. Check out what Tucker Lieberman of IBR has to say about this Atmosphere Press novel.
ELEVEN AFTER ELEVEN by Jasmine Dine is a deeply personal poetry collection that delves into the darkest corners of human emotion. Check out what Joelene Pynnonen has to say in her review of this indie author title.
CELEBRATE PEOPLE’S HISTORY (2nd Edition) edited by Josh MacPhee is a collection of posters dedicated to passionate people who stand up for what they believed in. Check out what Joe Walters of IBR has to say about this Feminist Press book.
TALES OF LITTLE EGYPT by James Gilbert is a rich collection of short stories offering insight into the American past and present. Check out what Steph Huddleston of IBR has to say about this Atmosphere Press book.
THE SCIENCE OF LOST FUTURES by Ryan Habermeyer weaves through the absurd to tell stories of human conditions and connection. Chest out what Joshua Ryan Bligh has to say about this BOA Editions short story collection.
BROKEN METROPOLIS: Queer Tales of a City that Never Was edited by dave ring is a short story anthology featuring all LGBTQ+ protagonists in urban fantasy settings. Check out what Kathy L. Brown of Independent Book Review has to say in her review of this Mason Jar Press book.
SHE IS A BEAST by Christina Rosso is an illustrated collection of feminist fairy tales, including both reimaginings and original fairy tales. Check out what Felicia Nicole Hall has to say about this Apep Publications book.
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGRO GIRLS by Camille Acker is a stunning short story collection that puts Black women on center stage and glues its audience to their seats. Check out what Joe Walters of IBR has to say about this Feminist Press title.
THE INEXPLICABLE GREY SPACE WE CALL LOVE by Chuck Augello is a short story collection about people searching for connection, sometimes without even realizing they are. Check out what Nathaniel Drenner of Independent Book Review has to say in his latest review of this Duck Lake Books title.