Although, technically, any press that is not affiliated with one of the "big five" (Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Harper Collins, Simon and Schuster, and Hachette Book Group) is considered to be "independently published," I am focusing mainly on self-published books here, with a couple of very small press exceptions.
Here are my favorites:
The Beautiful Ones by Emily Hayse -- book two in the fantasy western Knights of Tin and Lead trilogy, which retells the King Arthur legend
A Little Beside You by Jenni Sauer -- a "Snow White and Rose Red" retelling with a scifi setting and lots of cozy vibes
These War-Torn Hands by Emily Hayse -- book one in the fantasy western Knights of Tin and Lead trilogy, which retells the King Arthur legend
Emmazel by Kendra E. Ardnek -- a fantasy story that weaves the fairy tale "Rapunzel" with the Jane Austen novel Emma
In the Glorious Fields by Emily Hayse -- book three in the fantasy western Knights of Tin and Lead trilogy, which retells the King Arthur legend
Isabella's Daughter by Charity Bishop -- the last book in the Tudor Throne series of historical fiction revolving around Britain's Tudor royalty
Song of the Valley by Britt Howard -- a sweet, heartwarming Christian romance set in modern-day Montana
Land of Hills and Valleys by Elisabeth Grace Foley -- coming-of-age historical fiction set in Wyoming during the Great Depression
Laertes by Carly Stevens -- a dark academia retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in 1920s Europe
The Goblin and the Dancer by Allison Tebo -- a retelling of the fairy tale "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" changed up so that the jack-in-the-box character is not a villain
Have you read any of these? Do you seek out indie books and authors, or read them if they happen to cross your path?
Though I own a few of Charity's books, I haven't yet read them. Still hoping to do so though! What really annoys (*sarcasm*) me about self-published books is the authors re-do the covers and usually, I then think I "need" the new designs. ;)
ReplyDeleteRissi, lol! Yeah, I saw that Charity has redesigned the covers for her Tudor Throne books. I myself am so attached to my covers that I don't think I could bring myself to get different ones! Unless I released a hardcover special edition or something...
DeleteWhat a fun list of indie books!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deanna!
DeleteLooks like you've found some great indie authors/books to love. Very fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!
Thanks, Susan :-)
DeleteI have not read any of these. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCindy, well, I definitely do recommend them all :-) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGlad you enjoyed all these!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/04/04/top-ten-tuesday-414-spotify-wrapped-book-tag-2022/
Thanks, Heartland!
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