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Best Indie Books of 2013 that We Found Difficult to Categorize, In a Good Way

Hidden in Plain Sight

by Jane Allen Petrick

A brief but enlightening social history of a great American artist. Full review >

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Love Poems for Cannibals

by Raymond Keen

Thought-provoking, incisive and entertaining; a remarkably well-rounded debut. Full review >

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OUT-OF-STYLE

written and illustrated by Betty Kreisel Shubert

This broad compilation of evolving fashion trends makes for a valuable addition to any reference collection. Full review >

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Rally Caps, Rain Delays and Racing Sausages

by Eric Kabakoff

An engaging trip around Major League Baseball’s bases that may inspire readers to go on their own ballpark odysseys. Full review >

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Software and Mind

by Andrei Sorin

Despite moments of personal distaste, Sorin’s concise arguments stand as a model of reason. Full review >

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THE ALEXANDRITE

by Rick Lenz

A stellar story illuminated by a star’s light and a man’s search for himself. Full review >

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RICHARD MUSTO

by Joe Lamport

A romanticized but beguiling saga of one man’s life on the streets. Full review >

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THE LIGHT CHANGES

by Amy Billone

Thrilling in its courageousness, breathtaking in its vividness. Full review >

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