A Celebration of Small Press and Self-Published Books
BROKEN METROPOLIS: Queer Tales of a City that Never Was edited by dave ring is a short story anthology featuring all LGBTQ+ protagonists in urban fantasy settings. Check out what Kathy L. Brown of Independent Book Review has to say in her review of this Mason Jar Press book.
SHE IS A BEAST by Christina Rosso is an illustrated collection of feminist fairy tales, including both reimaginings and original fairy tales. Check out what Felicia Nicole Hall has to say about this Apep Publications book.
PROFESSOR EVERYWHERE by Nicholas Binge reminds us there is too much wonder in the world to let ourselves be bogged down by the failures of others to pursue it. Check out what Joshua Ryan Bligh has to say about this Proverse Publishing novel.
THE GLORIOUS BETWEEN by Doug Reid is a sensory feast that explores who we are without our pasts. Check out what Joelene Pynnonen of IBR has to say about this Atmosphere Press novel.
DEAD AIR by Michael Bradley is a Philadelphia thriller full of suspense and plot twists that doesn’t disappoint. Check out what Felicia Nicole Hall of IBR has to say about this Camcat Books novel.
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NEGRO GIRLS by Camille Acker is a stunning short story collection that puts Black women on center stage and glues its audience to their seats. Check out what Joe Walters of IBR has to say about this Feminist Press title.
THE PRISONER OF THE CASTLE OF ENLIGHTENMENT by Therese Doucet is a dark fairytale romance set in the intellectual landscape of Enlightenment France. Check out what Rosa Kumar of Independent Book Review has to say of this DX Varos Ltd. novel.
HOUSE OF APOLLO by Maxwell Olin Massa is an eccentric dystopian take on the modern Apollo. Check out what Madeline Barbush of Independent Book Review has to say about this novel published by Whiskey Tit.
FATHERS OF EDENVILLE by Corrine Ardoin is an effectual exploration of small-town life. Check out what Samantha Hui has to say about this literary novel from Black Rose Writing in her second IBR review.
THE LOWER CANYONS by John Manuel is a profound adventure of churning rapids and political turbulence. Check out what Madeline Barbush has to say in her first IBR review of this Atmosphere Press novel.