A Celebration of Small Press and Self-Published Books
THE NAMES OF ALL THE FLOWERS by Melissa Valentine is a personal memoir from the sister of a brother who was killed in the streets of Oakland, CA. Check out what Independent Book Review’s Jaylynn Korrell has to say about this Feminist Press title.
TRUST ME by Richard Z. Santos is a fast-paced novel about desperate people trying to make it in the world. Check out what Ruben Degollado has to say in his book review of this Arte Publico Press thriller novel.
40 NICKELS by R. Daniel Lester is a wild, tow-truck ride of a murder investigation through the seamy world of 1950s Vancouver. Check out what Kathy L. Brown of Independent Book Review has to say about this Shotgun Honey mystery novel.
PEOPLE I’VE MET FROM THE INTERNET by Stephen van Dyck is a compulsive, nuanced, and intelligent book that documents just how much the internet has defined and redefined our relationships. Check out what Liam Anthony has to say about this Ricochet Editions memoir.
THE ROAD TO DELANO by John DeSimone is a literary mystery that offers a deeper look into the dark history of the American West. Check out what Sam Cohen of Independent Book review has to say about this novel from Rare Bird Books.
THE GREAT AMERICAN DECEPTION by Scott Stein is a science fiction comedy novel with plenty of action and laughs. Check out what R. Read of Independent Book Review has to say about this Tiny Fox Press title.
BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book by Courtney Maum is a resource for writers who want to know more about traditional book publishing. Check out what Joe Walters has to say about this Catapult nonfiction book.
THE ORANGE GROVE by Kate Murdoch is a historical romance with mistresses, romance, and mischief in 18th century France. Check out what Rosa Kumar of Independent Book Review has to say about this Regal House Publishing novel.
GRAPE! by Gabriel Arquilevich is a literary middle grade novel overflowing with heart and empathy for a troublemaking kid. Check out what Joe Walters of Independent Book Review has to say about this Regal House Publishing title.
Uncover hidden secrets in the English countryside in THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER by Frances Lloyd. Check out what Sam Cohen has to say about this mystery novel from Joffe Books in her first IBR book review!