30 Indie Books to Look Out for in Early 2023 is a literary listicle compiled by IBR founder Joe Walters, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from small to mid-sized publishers like Mason Jar Press, Two Dollar Radio, and more.
“10 Must-See Indie Bookstores in Boston” is a literary listicle by Jaylynn Korrell about where to find the best bookshops in Boston, MA. Shops include Brattle Book Shop, Brookline Booksmith, and more.
THE CARCASS UNDRESSED by Linda Eguiluz is a soul-stirring collection that peels away the layers of what it means to be a woman, a daughter, a lover, and a writer. Check out what Madeline Barbush has to say in her review of this poetry collection.
SECRET OF THE OLD TOWER by Carol Amorosi is a vivid and compelling mystery set in historic Scotland. Check out what Jaylynn Korrell of IBR has to say in her review of this indie historical novel.
WHITE BIRCH by Paul Edmund Lessard is a literary novel with a classic feel. Check out what Alexandra Barbush has to say about this Atmosphere Press book.
A BLACK WOMAN’S COFFEE TABLE BOOK by Kayla Nixon is filled with beautiful writing that is both precious and a comfort. Check out what Andrea Marks-Joseph has to say about this indie nonfiction title.
THOSE AROUND HIM by Brett Shapiro is an earnest family drama that entangles three generations of men. Check out what Alexandra Barbush of IBR has to say about this indie literary novel.
EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE by Ivy Cayden is the first book in the Chorduroys and Too Many Boys series. Check out what Genevieve Hartman has to say about this Young Adult music and romance novel.
SKINNY HOUSE: A Memoir of Family by Julie L. Seely is a gentle reminder that history cannot be separated from the people who lived it. Check out what Samantha Hui of IBR has to say about this indie author nonfiction book.
THE OLD MEN WHO ROW BOATS & OTHER STORIES by David Joseph is a collection of stories that take nothing for granted. Check out what Madeline Barbush has to say about this indie author book review.