THE GRAVE LISTENERS by William Frank is a fast-paced and imaginative story that neatly balances earthy humor with the more macabre elements of paranormal mythology. Check out what Erin Britton has to say about this Tuckford Bunny Press.
THE BLUE IRIS by Rachel Stone is a charmingly heartfelt tale about rediscovering love in a big city’s small flower shop. Check out what Crysta Montiel has to say in her book review of this Koehler Books novel.
THE RIVER, THE TOWN by Farah Ali is a deep and powerful work of literary climate fiction. Check out more of what Nick Rees Gardner has to say about this Dzanc Books novel.
WEFT by Kevin Allardice ((Madrona Books) is a powerful and unexpected novel about the ties that bind us to family and the lies we weave to make ourselves feel safe. Reviewed by Nick Rees Gardner.
HOW LONG IS NOW by Joshua Corey is a poetic rumination on art and loss with equal parts family drama, travelogue, and literary mystery. Check out what Nick Rees Gardner has to say in his book review of this Spuyten Duyvil novel.
A PLACE CALLED THE WAY by Corrine Ardoin draws tenderness and truth from a fictional small town. Check out what Samantha Hui of IBR has to say about this Black Rose Writing novel.
This book list features 45 books we’re excited about from indie presses and indie authors in 2022. Includes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from presses like Mason Jar Press, Malarkey Books, UNC Press, and more.
JOURNEY TO NEW SALEM by Mark Rosendorf is a captivating fantasy adventure surprise just waiting to be opened. Check out what Alexandria Ducksworth has to say about this Wild Rose Press novel.
THIS I CAN TELL YOU by Brandy Spering is a quietly harrowing memoir that explores a father’s sudden violent death. Check out what Tucker Lieberman of IBR has to say about this Perennial Press memoir.
ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS by Cheryl Wilder is an emotive journey of pain and forgiveness through poetry. Check out what Susan E. Morris has to say about this Press 53 book.