It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate our independents.
By that, we mean independent presses — the small publishers powered by literary true believers, committed to putting out curated works that challenge the mainstream, and that are too often ignored by big-box retailers and corporate e-commerce sites. The books they publish might not make it to the bestseller lists or celebrity book clubs, but they’re every bit as worthy as their Big Five publisher counterparts.
And whether you’re into twisty mysteries, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, or informative nonfiction, there are plenty of small-press authors offering up unique reimaginings of all your favorite genres — or carving out entirely new forms that blur the lines of literary categories.
If you’re looking for a book for the beach (or the air-conditioned place of your choice), here are 33 indie-press titles you might not have heard of, but are more than worthy of your attention.
Whether you’re into fiction, nonfiction or poetry, you’re bound to find something you like here…