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Best Indie Books of August

  • CHILDREN'S

    FIREFLY LULLABY

    OCT. 16, 2023

CHILDREN'S

FIREFLY LULLABY

written and illustrated by Karen Weiss

An enchanting debut that captures the magic of nighttime backyard music. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    TROLL

    FEB. 23, 2023

FICTION

TROLL

by David Fitzgerald

A cynical, misanthropic, foulmouthed novel that no curious reader will be able to put down. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE YEAR OF FIVE EMPERORS

    DEC. 7, 2022

FICTION

THE YEAR OF FIVE EMPERORS

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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  • NONFICTION

    THE POSEN LIBRARY OF JEWISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

    MARCH 21, 2023

NONFICTION

THE POSEN LIBRARY OF JEWISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

edited by Yosef Kaplan

A robust collection that sheds light on multiple aspects of Jewish history. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    AS THE SYCAMORE GROWS

    MAY 2, 2023

NONFICTION

AS THE SYCAMORE GROWS

by Jennie Helderman Jennie Miller Helderman

At times a difficult read, but the humanity and McNeil’s indomitable spirit shine through. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN

    NOV. 15, 2022

NONFICTION

THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN

by Martin J. Fenelon

A straight-talking and all-encompassing guide to assuming control of work in progress. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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