40 Indies Worth Discovering

by Susan Hanafee

A rousing corporate melodrama full of twists, turns, and vivid characters. Full review >

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by Joe Barrett

An absorbing tale of friendship that’s endearing as often as it’s unabashedly riotous. Full review >

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by Gina Giordano

An ambitious and multifaceted novel that cunningly challenges patriarchy and its consequences. Full review >

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by Constance Hays Matsumoto ; Kent Matsumoto

An introspective, emotional novel that will draw readers in. Full review >

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by David Yuen ; illustrated by Micah Zhang

An appealingly illustrated work with an upbeat message about trying new things. Full review >

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by Jonathan Leaf

A genuinely funny sendup of a much-lampooned industry. Full review >

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by Barbara J. Dzikowski

Love and familial empathy shine through in this quiet, powerful novel. Full review >

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by Deborah Kasdan

Intricate and affecting, Kasdan’s debut finds hope in the saddest of stories. Full review >

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by Daniel Varona

This swiftly paced adventure further bolsters a winsome ongoing fantasy series. Full review >

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by Stephan Frenkel Stephan R. Frenkel

A tender, personality-centered biography of golden age Berlin. Full review >

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by Herbert Wiens

A vigorous potboiler combining over-the-top melodrama with psychological realism. Full review >

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by Dee G. Suberla

An engaging, positivity-preaching fantasy with Seussian and Lewis Carroll–esque aspects. Full review >

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by Arthur J. Dorety

A unique take on fantasy lit that ably tackles science, magic, and mythology. Full review >

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by Alexander Juden Alexander C. Juden

A rousing adventure in jazzy post–WWI Europe. Full review >

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by Robert Eckert Robert Eckert

An entertaining sword-and-politics saga full of engrossing period detail and sharp drama. Full review >

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edited by Sharyn Skeeter

An impressive, dynamic host of spectacular stories filled with engaging characters. Full review >

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by Brooke C. ; illustrated by John Ramsey

Adventure and a bit of social awareness combine in a compelling book for young readers. Full review >

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by Toby Witte

A sometimes-grandiose but often captivating argument for the house as the framework for a vibrant life. Full review >

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edited by Edward H. Pulliam

An engrossing account of life in the American South during its most momentous era. Full review >

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by David Kingston Yeh David Kingston Yeh

A bighearted novel of yearning and human decency. Full review >

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by Judith Ford Judith M. Ford

A touching consideration of the frighteningly precarious nature of good health. Full review >

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by Frank Malmsteen

A striking, character-driven tale about a disturbed woman and her quirky world. Full review >

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by Henry J. Svec , Mary J. Svec

A mostly solid introduction to financial topics through the lens of honeybees. Full review >

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by Cécilia Saint-Denis ; illustrated by Stéphanie Weppelmann

An evocative collection of stories about family life. Full review >

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by W. Royce Adams

Brimming with resounding themes and notable characters. Full review >

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by Kate Kasten

A well-crafted, contemplative chronicle of a woman’s journey through psychological, political, sexual, and social turmoil. Full review >

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edited by William A. Corbett ; by T.C. Corbett

An often striking meditation on what the author calls “the Glamor, the Glory, and the Misery of War.” Full review >

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by M.M. Downing and S.J. Waugh

This newest entry in a dynamic, character-rich middle-grade fiction series doesn’t disappoint. Full review >

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by Mark A. Cymrot

A captivating account of a spectacular legal drama. Full review >

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by R. David Fulcher

Tales that, at their best, call to mind the work of Stephen King, O. Henry, and Edgar Allan Poe. Full review >

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by C. Gary Johnston

A timely and relatable story about job insecurity. Full review >

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by Nour Akhras Nour Akhras

An exquisitely moving journey featuring compassionate medical intervention in refugee camps. Full review >

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author-photographer Amy J. Schultz

An entertaining, brilliantly shot look at a Texas high school tradition. Full review >

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by Seth Bornstein

A bighearted novel about the past’s refusal to recede. Full review >

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by Claire Millikin

Intricate, incisive writing that traces the fallout of the past and righteously rails against abuse. Full review >

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by Kristin Nilsen

A delightful, nostalgic tribute to innocent fandom. Full review >

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by Ivan Kochan ; edited by Christine Kochan Foster & Mark Collins Jenkins

An informative tale, told with buoyancy, poignancy, anger, and love. Full review >

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by Cindy Tank-Murphy

An informative self-help work on a difficult subject. Full review >

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by Karen Couey

A pleasing pastiche of ’50s genre and anthology TV. Full review >

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by Janet Horvath

A poetic, nuanced tribute to the power of music and family. Full review >

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