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Best Indie Books of January

NONFICTION

LBJ AND MCNAMARA

by Peter L.W. Osnos

An insightful and informative look at a familiar piece of history. Full review >

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FICTION

RED GIFTS IN THE GARDEN OF STONES

by P. A. Swanborough

A debut that will enchant readers with its poetic prose and haunted realism. Full review >

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FICTION

THE LAST GRAND TOUR

by Michael N. McGregor

An entertaining, deeply felt story of giddy hopes straining against harsh realities. Full review >

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FICTION

ABUNDANCE

by Alan Chan

A smart, snappy epic of intrigue, technology, and skullduggery in the near future. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

TECTIV VOL. 1

by Richard Ashley Hamilton illustrated by Marco Matrone

Noir-infused fantasy with high stakes, gorgeous art, and social justice themes. Full review >

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NONFICTION

YEARNING FOR LOVE

by Katherine Barton

An intimate portrait of self-discovery after retirement and divorce. Full review >

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