WHAT THE WATER REMEMBERS by Elyse Welles is a standout supernatural debut about a haunted home that will make you wonder if you forgot to lock your door.

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Forthcoming & New Release Books You Won't Want to Miss (2025) - Independent Book Review

12 forthcoming and new release books of the final quarter of 2025 are shared in this creepy, thoughtful list presented by IBR's Eric Mayrhofer.

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11.10.2025

Book Review: Love So Lovely Born by Ken Fulmer

LOVE SO LOVELY BORN by Ken Fulmer is a sweeping Christian romance where faith, forgiveness, and family triumph over trauma and betrayal. Reviewed by John M. Murray.

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11.10.2025

Book Review: The Queen's Dark Ambition by Jessica L. Scott

THE QUEEN'S DARK AMBITION by Jessica L. Scott is a twisted, whimsical young adult fantasy. Reviewed by Shelby Zwintscher.

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10.10.2025

Book Review: You Are Not Broken by Melinda Zappone - Independent Book Review

You Are Not Broken by Melinda Zappone is an enriching guide to self-reflection using tools developed by a trauma therapist. Reviewed by Amy Brozio-Andrews.

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10.10.2025

Book Review: We Are Made by John Ludlam - Independent Book Review

WE ARE MADE by John Ludlam is a compelling story of espionage across Europe. Reviewed by Tomi Alo.

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Book Review: Across Time and Starlight by Alessandro Candotti

ACROSS TIME AND STARLIGHT by Alessandro Candotti is a sweet romantasy treat for readers who loved The Time Traveler's Wife. Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth.

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Book Review: Path Illogical by Nathan Kastle

Path Illogical by Nathan Kastle is an earnest memoir of self-discovery brightly exploring mental health and the Big Apple. Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas.

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Book Review: Wing Rebel by m.a. Arana

The battle for Earth continues to rage in the third installment of the Wings series, WING REBEL by m.a. Arana.

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08.10.2025

Book Review: Robbie the Robot Vacuum and His Big Adventure by Sara Biggs

Move over, Brave Little Toaster! There's a Roomba coming through. Robbie the Robot Vacuum by Sara Biggs reviewed by Toni Woodruff.

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Book Review | Pivot: Stories of Change - Independent Book Review

PIVOT edited by Sara-Meg Seese is a pleasant assortment of short stories that makes you smile and gives you hope. Reviewed by Heather McNamara.

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STARRED Book Review: IT Dictionary by Adam Korga

IT DICTIONARY by Adam Korga is like a laugh-out-loud group therapy session that offers technical and emotional support by decoding corporate-speak.

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04.10.2025

Book Review: The Gilded Butterfly Effect by Heather Colley

The Gilded Butterfly Effect by Heather Colley is a sharp interrogation of the rust that lies beneath the gilded cage of the glamorous sorority life.

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Book Review: I, Monster by Clifton Wilcox - Independent Book Review

I, MONSTER by Clifton Wilcox is a gripping and horrifying story of a man's descent into inhumanity. Reviewed by Philip Zozzaro.

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03.10.2025

Book Review: Generation After Generation by Heather Gafkay

GENERATION AFTER GENERATION by Heather Gafkay is a moving story about how a family tree can weather any storm as long as its roots are nurtured.

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Book Review: The Pharaoh's Catacombs (The Cats of Caylor Academy) - Independent Book Review

Treasure-hunting kittens with magical talents go on a purr-fectly action-packed adventure in The Pharaoh's Catacombs by Karen Bitzer. Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph.

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02.10.2025

Book Review: Seizing Fate by Tracey Kyler

Tracey Kyler's Seizing Fate plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic world where shadows conceal both predators and protectors and where destiny binds people in a dangerous, breathtaking way.

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02.10.2025

Book Review: A Human Rights Odyssey by Jeffrey Gale

A HUMAN RIGHTS ODYSSEY by Jeffrey Gale is about a legacy that shows reconciliation is never passive—it must be pursued. Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka.

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01.10.2025

Book Review: Echoes in Snowfall by Tess Manchester

Action meets sci-fi in this high-stakes time-warping romantic thriller. Echoes in Snowfall by Tess Manchester reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen.

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STARRED Book Review: The Great Meadows by Christopher Walsh

THE GREAT MEADOWS by Christopher Walsh is a deeply spiritual story of two men on different paths meeting at a crossroads. Reviewed by Peggy Kurkowski.

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Book Review: Killer Personality by Steven Fisher

KILLER PERSONALITY by Steven Fisher is a satisfying femme fatale thriller about a love story turning deadly. Reviewed by Jadidsa Perez.

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Book Review: The Philistine and the Prophet by Alejandro Marron

The Philistine and the Prophet by Alejandro Marron is a a ragged, razor-sharp collage of vignettes that skewers performative outrage, colonial legacies, and the modern hunger for validation.

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27.09.2025

Book Review: Erik Meys: Bracelets of Fury by Yevgeny Murenets

ERIK MEYS: THE BRACELETS OF FURY by Yevgeny Murenets is an intriguing battle of realms and bloodlines. Reviewed by Gabriella Harrison.

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SEVEN BLANK PAGES by Whitney Joy is a globe-trotting quest to find purpose and heal spiritual wounds. Reviewed by Erin Britton.

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Book Review: Ocean Child by M.E. Flatow - Independent Book Review

OCEAN CHILD by M.E. Flatow is a compelling family saga exploring the many ways in which we find belonging on the restless seas of everyday life. Reviewed by Victoria Lilly.

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26.09.2025

Book Review: How to Surf a Hurricane by Todd Medema

HOW TO SURF A HURRICANE by Todd Medema is an environmentally conscious, hopeful tale wrapped in a thrilling heist novel. Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas.

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Book Review: Utopyc by W. Galt - Independent Book Review

UTOPYC by W. Galt is a promising vision into a freer future. Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen.

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Book Review: The Breakers (Players of the Game) by James McGowan

Mortal and divine ambitions collide, reshaping loyalties, battlefields, and the fate of kingdoms in The Breakers by James McGowan.

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Book Review: Whispers of Yesterday by Auburn Hartley - Independent Book Review

Whispers of Yesterday by Auburn Hartley is a thoughtful romance that explores the highs and lows of opening your heart to love again. Reviewed by Amy Brozio-Andrews.

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Book Review: Dealing with Uncertainty by Laurie Bowman - Independent Book Review

DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTY by Laurie Bowman is a valuable, science-based guide to building resilience and making decisions in high-stakes situations. Reviewed by Tomi Alo.

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What Should I Read Next? Indie Book Recommendations Based on Your Mood - Independent Book Review

"What should I read next?" Well, that's about as good a question as any. See what Nick Gardner has to recommend in this all-indie book list.

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Book Review: The Witch's Apprentice and Other Stories by Ekta R. Garg

THE WITCH'S APPRENTICE AND OTHER STORIES by Ekta R. Garg is a fun, thought-provoking collection that brings old tales to new life in unique fashion.

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23.09.2025

STARRED Book Review: A Sense for Memory (Part Two) by RH Stevens

This can't-miss sequel from R.H. Stevens puts the reader through a wormhole to a realm filled with intrigue, adventure, and action. A Sense for Memory (Part Two) reviewed by Kathy L. Brown.

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Book Review: Stolen by Elizabeth Jaeger - Independent Book Review

In the year the world shut down, one family learned how much could be stolen in a single month. Stolen by Elizabeth Jaeger reviewed by Gabriella Harrison.

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Book Review: Poetic Help by N.E. Wright - Independent Book Review

Sweetly optimistic and structurally succinct, N.E. Wright's Poetic Help is a collection of inspirational poetry peppered with illustrations.

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Book Review: You Don't Have to Be Famous to Write a Memoir by Stephen Mark Silvers

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE FAMOUS TO WRITE A MEMOIR by Stephen Mark Silvers is a warm and anecdote-rich life story that proves a life doesn't need to be extraordinary to be interesting.

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Book Review: The Weight of Waiting by Bryan Whelan

The Weight of Waiting by Bryan Whelan takes the interminable suffering of the DMV and transforms it into the fertile soil where small, quiet, and meaningful connections grow.

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Book Review: The Full Catastrophe by Casey Mulligan Walsh

THE FULL CATASTROPHE by Casey Mulligan Walsh is a powerful memoir on the fragility of belonging, the pull of family, and the potential of resilience.

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Book Review: The Alzheimer's Cure by Peter Van Oossanen

THE ALZHEIMER'S CURE by Peter Van Oossanen is about a CIA espionage who must recover a stolen Alzheimer's cure, but he returns with more than expected.

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Book Review: Dealing Addiction by Karen James

Dealing Addiction by Karen James is about the failure of a system that should be saving lives instead of ending them. This book will change how you see addiction.

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Book Review: What the Water Remembers by Elyse Welles

Forthcoming & New Release Books You Won't Want to Miss (2025) - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Love So Lovely Born by Ken Fulmer

Book Review: The Queen's Dark Ambition by Jessica L. Scott

Book Review: You Are Not Broken by Melinda Zappone - Independent Book Review

Book Review: We Are Made by John Ludlam - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Across Time and Starlight by Alessandro Candotti

Book Review: Path Illogical by Nathan Kastle

Book Review: Wing Rebel by m.a. Arana

Book Review: Robbie the Robot Vacuum and His Big Adventure by Sara Biggs

Book Review | Pivot: Stories of Change - Independent Book Review

STARRED Book Review: IT Dictionary by Adam Korga

Book Review: The Gilded Butterfly Effect by Heather Colley

Book Review: I, Monster by Clifton Wilcox - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Generation After Generation by Heather Gafkay

Book Review: The Pharaoh's Catacombs (The Cats of Caylor Academy) - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Seizing Fate by Tracey Kyler

Book Review: A Human Rights Odyssey by Jeffrey Gale

Book Review: Echoes in Snowfall by Tess Manchester

STARRED Book Review: The Great Meadows by Christopher Walsh

Book Review: Killer Personality by Steven Fisher

Book Review: The Philistine and the Prophet by Alejandro Marron

Book Review: Erik Meys: Bracelets of Fury by Yevgeny Murenets

Book Review: Seven Blank Pages by Whitney Joy - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Ocean Child by M.E. Flatow - Independent Book Review

Book Review: How to Surf a Hurricane by Todd Medema

Book Review: Utopyc by W. Galt - Independent Book Review

Book Review: The Breakers (Players of the Game) by James McGowan

Book Review: Whispers of Yesterday by Auburn Hartley - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Dealing with Uncertainty by Laurie Bowman - Independent Book Review

What Should I Read Next? Indie Book Recommendations Based on Your Mood - Independent Book Review

Book Review: The Witch's Apprentice and Other Stories by Ekta R. Garg

STARRED Book Review: A Sense for Memory (Part Two) by RH Stevens

Book Review: Stolen by Elizabeth Jaeger - Independent Book Review

Book Review: Poetic Help by N.E. Wright - Independent Book Review

Book Review: You Don't Have to Be Famous to Write a Memoir by Stephen Mark Silvers

Book Review: The Weight of Waiting by Bryan Whelan

Book Review: The Full Catastrophe by Casey Mulligan Walsh

Book Review: The Alzheimer's Cure by Peter Van Oossanen

Book Review: Dealing Addiction by Karen James

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