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Indie Best Books of the Month January

FICTION

CROWSONG FOR THE STRICKEN

by Ted Morrissey

A work that resists easy description; recommended for those looking for something strange and beautiful. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

GO TO SLEEP!

by Marion Adams illustrated by Sarah-Leigh Wills

Adams’ vocabulary is just right for lap reading, and the happy ending to the silly mistake—and Tansy’s subsequent bedtime... Full review >

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FICTION

ELM & NORTH

by Ben Kostival

A very impressive debut with a well-developed protagonist. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE BUSINESS OF EXPERTISE

by David C. Baker

A must-read for entrepreneurial experts that also will have a broad appeal for other professionals. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE GIRL WHO LOVED POTS

by Rosilyn Seay illustrated by Rosilyn Seay

A bracing celebration of creativity with a strong main character who deserves her own series. Full review >

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