IndieReader Discovery Awards 2022 Entrants
Added as our experts review them, find the latest from the 2022 IndieReader Discovery Awards, leading up to the big winners announcement in June 2022!
A different way to tell the classic “night before Christmas” tale, Debra Westgate Silva’s BETHLEHEM BARN is a charming and original children’s book that looks…
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A stunningly fresh take on the Queen’s Gambit ‘savant-in-training’ premise, Dima Novak’s PUSHING PAWNS pairs an unforgettable protagonist with an animated cast of zoomers and…
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David Whittet’s GANG GIRL is Romeo and Juliet meets West Side Story set in rural New Zealand. No matter the location, gangs are universal; here,…
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WEB OF CRIMES by Peter d’ Plesse follows the life of Alex Dulaine, a tenaciously determined young woman who struggles with vulnerability but travels to…
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TOUCH is a perfect, thrilling blend of young adult, romance and fantasy with a dash of mystery and suspense that explores the nature of love,…
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FROM SCAPEGOATS TO LAMBS by Charles L. Brown Jr. examines the killing of George Floyd through a Biblical lens. This book educates and inspires, and…
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EDGE OF ARMAGEDDON by Brad Graft plunges readers into 13th century military drama with a well-constructed plot, intriguing characters, and intricate detail. A must-read for…
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INSIDE THE GREY by Bobbi Groover is an enchanting historical romance epic afire with a pitch-perfect plot that intelligently captures the era of the American…
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More than simply a collection of college anecdotes, the personal stories that make up HEARING OTHER PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES (H.O.P.E.) College Edition forge a powerful connection…
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Trudy Krisher invites insights into the perspectives, emotions, and motivations of three very different females in ON THE MARCH (A Novel on the Women’s March…
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Fast-paced, with a detailed world, an eclectic cast of larger than life characters, and quick, quirky dialogue, Kevin Cohen’s UNTETHERED is the genre-defying story of…
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Noah Hartley’s WADE: A Novel of The Argo, is an incredible work of science fiction that incorporates the tradition and technology of the 18th century…
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With a title and premise that instantly elicits comparisons to that ‘other’ animal-themed allegory, Bob Zeidman’s ANIMAL LAB practically begs for scrutiny. Fortunately, Zeidman takes…
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Beatriz M. Robles, the daughter of an artist and a poet, is an art book is filled with calligrams (poems shaped like pictures), redactive poetry…
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ZERO-DAY by Al M. Davidson is a character-driven, cyberpunk, sci-fi purist’s dream. High adventure, a suspenseful tech plot, and clever creativity make this an exciting…
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THE AGE OF CUSTOMER EQUITY by Allison Hartsoe simplifies and humanizes customer data so that businesses large and small can grow and benefit. Putting the…
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In A NEW NOW, author Michael Goddart outlines the ways in which any person can experience enhanced awareness, heightened intuition, and improved happiness. According to…
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SOPHIA’S GIFT by Karen B. Kurtz is the true story of a wounded Confederate soldier and his friendship with a little girl — the doll…
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In A THERAPIST’S GARDEN, master gardener Erik Keller shares memories and activities from his 20-plus year career as a horticultural therapist. Using the power of…
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BENEATH THE VEIL OF SMOKE AND ASH is a beautifully written tale spanning seven years in the lives of a community of Eastern European immigrants…
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BUT, HE SPIT IN MY COFFEE, Keri Williams’ gripping memoir of adopting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), is a heartbreaking portrait of a…
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Georja Umano’s TERRIERS IN THE JUNGLE has ‘all the feels’ and is perfect for younger readers or anyone who appreciates stories told from the point…
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CYBER COUNT (A Kat Munro Thriller) is a brisk and fast paced tale about a murder, a possible missing person and a sophisticated cyber crime…
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Richard R. Becker’s 50 STATES features a short story set in every state. Written in spare, understated prose reminiscent of Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge, Becker’s…
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Like sleepers awakening to sleep paralysis, the characters in Owen Thomas’ stories are suspended between awareness and desire, reaching from lives of melancholic stagnation towards…
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Karmen Špiljak is a wonderful, welcome voice to culinary noir with ADD CYANIDE TO TASTE, a collection of delightful, delectable, twisty short stories and a…
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Joyful and magical, Jemima Neal‘s delightful children’s book will warm the heart of every child as it celebrates the overwhelming love between a parent and…
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Jared Morrison is an adept storyteller, and his debut novel—OF DREAMS AND ANGELS—is a fascinating piece with a refreshingly realistic narrative. Effusive and sentimental, this…
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Greg Mongrain’s GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS is an extraordinary blend of paranormal fantasy, science fiction, murder mystery, historical fiction and romantic suspense. Though the third in…
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THE ROAD WE TOOK is a powerful historical fiction narrative where multiple individual’s stories intersect while coping with the rise of Nazism in Europe. Buster…
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Alex Zadeh’s DARK MATTER EMPIRE is a captivating and thrilling novel with elements that will appeal to avid sci-fi readers. With rich characters, massive world…
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Honest and straightforward, THE VIRGIN CHRONICLES by Marina Delvecchio provides a voice to young women who want to be respected by others for respecting themselves.…
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DID YOU READ THE NEWS? by Jack Merwin offers something familiar but fresh to classic sci-fi and dystopian fans: surviving a deteriorating society on another…
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The casual writing style of UNCLE JOE’S MUSE by Micah Thorp brings readers into the lives of rock & roll wannabe bar band performers and…
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FUGUE by Michael McLaughlin follows the story of a young woman learning to rediscover her identity and connect to her truest self. Building intrigue and…
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Moving into a different neighborhood can be a scary thing for young children, but in THE ADVENTURES OF MEL & AN by Nija Morenike’ Matory,…
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