I KEEP MY EXOSKELETONS TO MYSELF by Marisa Crane is an intimate study of a queer widow’s grief, shame, and parenting under an oppressive surveillance state. Check out what Andrea Marks-Joseph has to say in her book review of this Catapult novel.
UNSHOD, CACKLING, AND NAKED by Tamika Thompson is a treasure trove of creativity and a dynamic story collection. Check out what Jaylynn Korrell has to say in her starred book review of this Unnerving Books title.
HASHTAG GOOD GUY WITH A GUN by Jeff Chon is a world of mindbending delirium concerning American conspiracy and anger. Check out what Joe Walters has to say in his book review of this Sagging Meniscus novel.
AT THE EDGE OF THE WOODS by Kathryn Bromwich is a spellbinding debut set in a lush natural world. Check out more of what Jaylynn Korrell has to say in her starred review of this Two Dollar Radio novel.
THE SOURCE OF SMOKE by V.L. Adams is an excellent combination of true crime and small town drama. Check out what Lindsay Crandall has to say in her book review of this New Degree Press mystery novel.
THE BEST BOOKS WE READ THIS YEAR (2022) is a collaborative book list by the reviewers at IBR in which they review the best books they read this year irrespective of their publication date. It consists solely of books by indie presses and indie authors.
THE DEVIL PULLS THE STRINGS by J.W. Zarek is a dark magical quest steeped in musical folklore. Check out what Andrea Marks-Joseph has to say about this indie fantasy novel.
“The Best Books We Read This Year (2021)” is a collaborative book list by the reviewers at IBR in which they review the best books they read irrespective of their publication year. Consisting only of indie press and indie published books, this list is a way to break the mold of end of the year book lists.