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Best Indie Literary Fiction of 2023

  • 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

    SHE WHO BURNS

FICTION

SHE WHO BURNS

by Myrl Coulter

Riveting family saga with themes of female empowerment creatively tied to tarot lore. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE DREAMTIME

    OCT. 11, 2022

FICTION

THE DREAMTIME

by Mstyslav Chernov

Unfortunately, a book for our times—vivid enough to grab us and not let go. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    IN TURBULENT WATERS

    JUNE 26, 2022

  • FICTION

    THE FEAR OF LARGE AND SMALL NATIONS

    MAY 9, 2023

FICTION

THE FEAR OF LARGE AND SMALL NATIONS

by Nancy Agabian

Beautifully textured writing in a compelling tale that ponders identity and belonging. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SHALLCROSS

FICTION

SHALLCROSS

by Charles Porter

An undeniably unique metaphysical adventure. Full review >

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