GREAT INDIE READS
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The Great Indie Reads section spotlights the work of exceptional independent authors as chosen by DartFrog Books.
This month's recommendations
Squirrel Pie: A Memoir
Squirrel Pie is a true story of the painful realities around abuse, addiction, mental illness, and generational trauma. It is also a success story; a story in which perseverance, resilience, compassion, and unexpected allies lead Debbie to a life of healthy connections and choosing joy.
Black Void: Nowhere to Run
In a world teetering on the brink of unimaginable chaos, can humanity survive the very power it sought to control?
Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving
Poignant, heartrending, and ultimately hopeful, Carrying the Tiger is a memoir for anyone hoping to find comfort in discomfort and embrace a new perspective on death.
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June, 2025
Bliss Chase: A Dichotomy of Desire and Search for Meaning in a Filtered World
Bliss Chase is an exploration of modern addiction in its many forms and the pursuit of perfection through the eyes of two friends, Tia and Tim. Set in a contemporary urban NYC, this novel follows their one-year journey, each choosing a different path to achieve what they perceive as 'perfection.’
Silver Echoes: A Historical Roaring Twenties Novel (Gold Digger Biographical Fiction)
From the dazzling heights of the Flapper era to the rugged legacy of silver mining, Rebecca Rosenberg's Silver Echoes delivers a gripping historical fiction experience. Baby Doe Tabor's relentless quest for truth unearths the secrets of Silver Dollar Tabor. Perfect for fans of strong women in historical novels and stories based on real events.
The Duchess of Kokora
The Duchess of Kokora, Phera Ylir Mdana, has entered the marriage games of the neighboring kingdom of Ryene. But she’s not there to woo the dashing Prince Dominic.
Her true objective? To win back one of the other contestants, Lady Rocelle Virae—Phera’s true love and ex-fiancee.
May, 2025
Margaret of Thibodaux: A Novel
At once humorous and heartbreaking, Margaret of Thibodaux is a captivating Southern story of longing and self-discovery, told from the perspective of a feisty and determined yet vulnerable teenage girl as she learns that love and nurturing can come in the most unexpected packages.
Retirement Planning That Delivers: 5 Powerful Strategies for Better Bucket-List Results, a Longer Healthspan, and More Memorable Experiences
Discover How to Stop Worrying About Retirement and Start Enjoying the Best Years of Your Life!
The Woman Who Went Overboard: A Thriller
A psychological thriller set in the cozy atmosphere of a cruise ship, The Woman Who Went Overboard is a story of romantic obsession, and a haunting tale of how far one woman will go to get the man of her dreams.
April, 2025
What We Give Away: A Delicious Standalone Novel (Bold Journeys Book 4)
Steamy, emotional, and deeply resonant, What We Give Away is a love story about breaking free, reclaiming joy, and finding the courage to live—and love—on your own terms. Perfect for fans of slow-burn, high-stakes romance with a powerful message, this novel will stay with you long after the final page.
THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF CHANA IN JUDEA: Historical Fiction Series Starter for Middle School
Dive into ancient Judea with determined 12-year old Chana in this action-adventure series starter for middle-schoolers!
Uninvited Valor--The Forsaken Soldiers of WWII: Based on the Epic True Story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Debut author John Kiyonaga draws on his own father’s experience serving with the 442nd RCT, a unit consisting entirely of Japanese-American enlisted soldiers and considered the military’s most decorated unit. Expertly weaving fiction with history, Uninvited Valor is the story of men called into brotherhood—and greatness—by circumstances beyond their control, and their decision to go for broke, risking everything for the country that has forsaken them.
About the Books
The Great Indie Reads is a collaboration between Bookclubs and Dartfrog to expose book clubs to new, independent authors and books! Dartfrog books are the best in independently published literature. DartFrog uses professional editorial standards to curate book store and book club worthy books from self-publishers, hybrid publishers, and smaller traditional publishers. We're bringing recommended DartFrog books to you, each with a book club discussion guide. Enjoy!
