A Celebration of Small Press and Self-Published Books
ANTHROPICA by David Hollander A genre-defying mindbender of a novel with a darkly comic take on the creation and destruction of human life. Check out what Nathaniel Drenner of Independent Book Review has to say about this Animal Riot Press novel.
TROVE by Sandra A. Miller is an inspirational, emotional, and funny memoir about searching for buried treasure in New York City. Check out what Felicia Nicole Hall of Independent Book Review has to say in her review of this Brown Paper Press title.
“10 Free Literary Magazines Publishing Outstanding Fiction, Poetry, & Nonfiction” by Anita Trimbur is a resource for readers and writers looking to jump into the wonderful world of lit mags. Check out this listicle including Hobart, Craft Literary, and more.
WORLDLINES by Adam Guest is a mysterious psychological fantasy diving deep into alternate realities. Check out what IBR founder Joe Walters has to say about this indie author novel.
HIGH COTTON by Kristie Robin Johnson is a collection of autobiographical essays about growing up black in America’s Deep South. Check out what IBR founder Joe Walters has to say about this Raised Voice Press book.
EMBRACE OF THE SHADE by Amanda Muratoff and Kayla Mansur is a romantic fantasy adventure with darkness and passionate love. Check out what Steph Huddleston has to say in her review of this indie author novel.
RUNAWAY BLUES by Pete Fanning is a feel-good family adventure for middle grade readers. Check out what Tucker Lieberman of Independent Book Review has to say about this Immortal Works novel.
“How to Set a Yearly Reading Goal and Stick to It” by Grace Stetson is a resource for readers who want to win their Goodreads Reading Challenge Goal, like Grace did with 52 books in a year. Check out how Grace Stetson did it and how you could too.
SPICE OF LOVE by Anya Stassiy is an easygoing romance with a beautiful setting, a bit of friendship, and a whole lot of love. Check out what Felicia Nicole Hall has to say with her latest IBR review.
I LOVE MYSELF WHEN I AM LAUGHING…AND THEN AGAIN WHEN I AM LOOKING MEAN AND IMPRESSIVE is a celebration of the life and work of the undervalued Zora Neale Hurston. Check out what Joe Walters has to say in this IBR book review of this Feminist Press title.