NORTH OF HIGHWAY 8 by Jacob Gardner is a nostalgic novel filled with life’s little lessons about home, the need to escape, and the shock of rediscovering what you left behind. Check out what Jaylynn Korrell has to say about this New Degree Press 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.
“35 Impressive Indie Press Books of 2021” is a literary listicle of independent press books curated by IBR founder Joe Walters. Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books make this year’s list from presses like Tin House, Two Dollar Radio, Catapult, and more.
WAITING IMPATIENTLY by Andrew H. Housley is an enriching cup of tea for the soul. Check out what Alexandria Ducksworth has to say about this Atmosphere Press spiritual fiction novel.
“How Do You Develop a Reading Habit at Home?” is a literary resource for all those future readers out there who want to make reading a bigger part of their lives. Check out what IBR founder Joe Walters has to say to inspire you to pick up that book and change your life.
A WALK BY THE SEA by Krisztina Csiki is a lush literary romance of love and regret. Check out more of what Toni Woodruff has to say about this indie author novel.
A BETTER HEART by Chuck Augello is a story about animal rights that informs and entertains rather than preaches. Check out what Frank Pizzoli of IBR has to say about this Black Rose Writing novel.
FALLEN DESIRE by Alex Stargazer is an LGBTQ+ fantasy novel where a supernatural Communist rebellion inspires a coalition between Hell and Earth. Check out what Andrea Marks-Joseph has to say about this indie author novel.
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT by Zan Safra is a dreadfully delightful homage to Gothic classics that offers something entirely of its own. Check out what Samantha Hui of IBR has to say about this gothic fantasy novel.
WHEN I AM ASHES by Amber Rose is a compelling novel of art, philosophy, and the hunt of Nazi war criminals. Check out what Frank Pizzoli of IBR has to say in his review of this historical fiction novel.