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Best Indie Books of October

FICTION

OUR LADY OF THE HIGHWAY

by Hal Hartley Hal Hartley

A raucously funny yet heartfelt and illuminating tale of holy orders at their most chaotic. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

TYPO AND SKIM

by Barbora Klárová & Tomáš Končinský ; illustrated by Daniel Špaček ; translated by Andrew Oakland

Imagination soars in this smart, humorous, visually captivating approach to a scientific concept. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE 2-HOUR COCKTAIL PARTY

by Nick Gray

An encouraging, upbeat, and useful call to host parties and make friends. Full review >

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NONFICTION

PLACES I REMEMBER

by Lea Lane ; illustrated by Greg Correll

Lane’s sharply observant yet intimate writing will transport readers to places all over the world. Full review >

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