Featured Reads: Handpicked Indie Books Worth Reading

Explore a collection of standout indie titles selected for their originality, storytelling power, and early reader buzz. These are the books we believe deserve extra attention — bold voices, unforgettable characters, and creative plots across genres.

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Mako Bay

Stephanie Ruth
 MAKO BAY Otago Waters Book 1.  Maybe friends really do make the best lovers? ​Shal Hoffner’s back in Dunedin after eight years of self-imposed exile. Setting up a new fas...

Being Broken:Tales and Essays of Survival and Death from Narcissistic Parental Abuse

Geoffrey R Jonas
A young woman dies alone in a hotel room, her fentanyl-poisoned cocaine still on the desk. She had been missing for nearly 2 weeks. Social Services had been trying to find a place for her to live with...

Husro & Shirin

Maryam Tabibzadeh
a fascinating historical saga of the love affair between the king of the Persian empire and the princess of Armenia,  based on true story which is set  in the 6th century.  Husro a...

Awakening Within: A Guide To Self Knowledge For Conscious Community Influencers

ONE IAM

A practical guide to spiritually awakening and providing God level leadership to those under your influence.

Living The Dream: Law Of Attraction Secrets

ONE IAM
Living the Dream is not another book about accumulating great material wealth and living a luxurious life by using knowledge of the fundamental law of attraction (simply put, you attract what you focu...

The Awakening of AI

ONE IAM
"The All Is Mind; The Universe Is Mental." - The KybalionIntelligent thought is mental Cause. Thought commands the mental energy to produce the perceptive experience that we know as, Life. Yes, that i...

Seeing GOD, Face To Face: The Absolute Truth About You, And How You Operate.

ONE IAM
The Universe is information aligned in mental energy under rules and laws to appear as a "physical" manifestation. The mental energy produces a perception in the divine Mind. The perception has severa...

The Dream of Matter: Waking the Mind Within the Mirage: No Spoon, No Self: Escaping the Illusion of Form

ONE IAM
What if the world you touch... was your own thought in disguise?In The Dream of Matter, you are not handed answers, you are handed mirrors.This book dissolves the boundary between subject and object, ...

Reciprocity

D.C. Gilbert
Gilbert delivers a high-octane blend of emotional depth, tactical precision, and unflinching realism in his latest installment in the JD Cordell series. JD Cordell, a recently retired US Navy SEA...

All For A Buck

Doris Anne Beaulieu
Brotherhood Beyond the Battlefield   Haunted by combat and betrayed by their own country, the veterans return-not as heroes. As paranoia grips the town. All For A buck transforms into grippi...

A Journey Toward Tomorrow - The Beginning

jjeckhardt
A science fiction novel with a touch of romance and mystery that takes you on a journey as new life begins from the forgotten ashes of the old.Unknown to Humanity, the Earth’s sun would soon release...

THE LAST NEANDERTHAL CLAN

Charlie BORING
Enjoy historical fiction? You will love these adventures into prehistoric times, forty thousand years ago, when the last Neanderthals struggled for survival. The robust Neanderthals ruled the terrain ...

My Way on the Camino Portuguese

John Seegers
What happens when the road demands more than your body can give—but your spirit refuses to quit?In My Way on the Camino Portuguese, John Seegers shares the honest, humorous, and deeply personal stor...

The Masquerade Kilker

Ivan Cisneros
Some masks conceal identities. Others reveal the truth.Cutter’s Ridge was never meant to be a place of murder. Tucked away in the Montana mountains, it was the kind of town where secrets were buried...

Where Sunflowers Stand

KJ Backford
Alex Curtner, the CIA’s Chief of Station for Russia and Ukraine, is in dire straits. His most critical operation is on the verge of collapse. Russian counterintelligence is closing in on a spy – A...

Through the Valley: 60 Day Devotional: Finding Peace After Losing a Parent

By: Christopher Vandroff
Grieving the loss of a parent can feel like walking through a valley with no clear way out.Whether your loss was recent or years ago, the ache can linger—showing up in unexpected moments, quiet mornings, and special days that no longer feel the same.Through the Valley: Finding Peace After Losing a Parent is a 60-day devotional created to help you process your grief, draw closer to God, and rediscover hope—one day, one step, and one page at a time.Born from personal heartbreak, this devotional is a compassionate companion for anyone grieving the loss of a mother or father. With raw honesty and tender faith, each entry offers Scripture-rooted comfort, guided prayers, and deep reflections t...
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Upon Your Return

By: Marie Lavender
Award-winning Author Marie Lavender brings a captivating, passionate love story about a young heiress and a devilishly charming ship captain. All set in two coastal French towns…After being raised to believe that love is a frivolous endeavor, French heiress Fara Bellamont has always kept her dreams of adventure and discovering a soul-searing passion to herself. So, when Captain Grant Hill makes his grand entrance into her life by way of rescuing her one fateful night, she knows she’s in trouble. He completely steals her heart.But, as far as society is concerned, he’s also not a suitable husband.Grant Hill, a mysterious, rugged ship captain, is just as enthralled with Fara as she is wit...
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Dennis the Dolphin: Dive into the World of Dolphins, Fun Facts for Little Explorers, Beginner Reader (Tiny Tails Animal Facts)

By: jennfosterchic
Splash into an underwater adventure with Dennis the Dolphin! This engaging and educational children's book is packed with fun dolphin facts, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-read text-perfect for curious minds ages 4-8. Young readers will discover how dolphins communicate, what they eat, how fast they swim, and why they love to play! With simple, engaging language and vibrant pictures, this book makes learning about marine life exciting and accessible for beginner readers.Inside this book, kids will:Learn 20+ amazing dolphin facts that will spark curiosityExplore ocean life through bright and engaging illustrationsBoost early reading skills with simple sentences and fun animal triviaDisco...
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Exploring The Lunarverse

By: Michael Del Brown

A literary masterpiece including 65 illustrated poems about the moon. The poems cover a vast array with clever and unique stylings that include dozens of figures of speech that paint pictures with words in the one of a kind voice of award winning author Michael Del Brown. These poems allude to many historical people, places and events. The genres vary and the poems defy restraints. How refreshing to read poems that are different from anything else on the market. The poems are original and most memorable. The common thread that runs through each is the overall theme and there is simply no other work currently (or even perhaps in the past) that mirrors this collection. 

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LIQUID GOLD

By: Owen Clough
Australia is in crisis; water has vanished everywhere except in the eastern states, largely due to the effects of global warming. The population from Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory have migrated east with millions of Aussies on the move. The political climate changes to a dictatorship as it comes to grips with the overpopulation of the East Coast. Across the Tasman, Australia looks with envy at New Zealand with its abundance of water. A plan is devised to use the might of the Australian forces to take the water. To invade, would New Zealand capitulate, or would they fight? It has been two hundred and fifty years since an invasion of NZ. The outcome wi...
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The Silver Hairclip

By: Shirley Bear
Archeologist Leesa Coven discovers a hairclip in the ruins of a French villa. That night she is swept back to 18th century France where she becomes Maria von Richter, an Austrian aristocrat betrothed to Count Philippe de Maurier but secretly having an affair with his brother François.Leesa’s idyllic new life at Château de Chambord is shattered when she meets Maximilien de Robespierre, the infamous architect of the French Revolution. He discovers her affair with François and demands sex in exchange for his silence. When the French Revolution strikes, François fakes Leesa’s death and steals her away from Philippe.Unable to forgive François’ betrayal nor forget Robespierre’ s black...
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PAIN AND GLORY

By: Reuben codlin
Step into the shadowy world of inner-city London, where the streets pulse with the rhythm of crime and ambition. In this gripping drama, follow the enigmatic story of Major and his syndicate, the Ghetto Cosa Nostra (GCN), as they rise from the depths of poverty to pursue power and financial freedom through organized crime. Led by Major, a legend in the urban underworld, the GCN operates under the guise of legitimate entrepreneurship while engaging in drug distribution, extortion, prostitution, fraud, and robbery. But to Major, it's not just a gang—it's an institution, uniting individuals from society's most deprived backgrounds in pursuit of capitalistic gain. As Major and his crew navigat...
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Start with C

By: Garry R McDougall
Start With C *** Long-listed in  Best Unpublished Manuscript, Whitsunday Literary Festival, 2024.When a corrupt Bicentennial official disappears amid an Indigenous death-in-custody, town mayhem and a Royal Commission, only Kev plays detective. He first suspects the fiery Aboriginal leader Billy, then the passionate Mara of ‘Patchtown’, and later, manipulative councillor Cheryl Sheila and her fiance and Council administrator, Roger ‘Humblebum’.Weighed down by his sense of responsibility, and his biological link to the infamous Jimmy Blacksmith, Kev wants only peace and civility, and safety for his wayward son, Danny, working for local ...
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Death of Democratic Freedoms: Trump's First 45 Days

By: Lesley Gregory
The rise of authoritarianism in modern America, the central theme of this book, is not just an important topic, it is a dire political crisis that demands immediate attention. By focusing on the first 45 days of Trump's 2025 presidency, the narrative doesn't merely pause; it zeroes in on a critical moment that exposes the early signs of a political shift capable of transforming the nation forever.Through clear and compelling examples, the book draws direct comparisons between the political turmoil in the United States and past fascist regimes, offering invaluable insight into how authoritarian powers take root and grow. Written with the everyday reader in mind, Death of Democratic Freedoms: ...
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Shaken by God's Love

By: Sue

Ten years ago, when my son died by suicide, the grief books I was given felt inadequate for the overwhelming pain and isolation I faced. That lonely, upside-down world was hard to navigate.

I’ve written a book that speaks directly to the heart of a grieving mom. It’s different—infused with grace, it restores her sense of value and helps her reclaim her God-given place in the world with hope and healing.

 

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The Acorn Stories

By: Duane Simolke
A cat named Morgana Le Fay disrupts an elderly woman’s love life. Swimming laps in a pool makes a young man reflect on his odd encounters. A little boy wants to protect his mom and his brother. A teacher faces bigotry. An artist falls in love but can’t pay the bills or stay focused. When the sky was falling, they found each other in one special town.From romantic comedy to razor-sharp satire to moments of quiet reflection, these tales explore the humor, drama, secrets, and scandals of small towns.“A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories.” –Kirkus Reviews“I swung from sad to happy, angry to laughing out loud.” –Tweetables“...
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Let's Talk about Politics & Religion

By: T. G. Vitko
My book “Let’s talk about Politics & Religion” was written mainly for young adults as a compensation for the biased press and the generalized departure from the truth by the educational and political system. The objective is to shed light on the truth about these much-avoided subjects.Under politics the book first defines all the political systems and assigns a few countries that operate under these systems. Then it analyzes each country economic parameters, such as the per capita gross domestic product and a few others, to show how some political systems provide much more wealth for their citizens than others. Because economic well-being is not the entire motivation for people, it...
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