Stories behind the books

Meet the stories behind indie books

Author-led features exploring why these books exist, the experiences that shaped them and the kind of reading journey they offer.

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13 stories

Horror with body horror and folklore undertones

Prickle

by E.K. Larson-Burnett

E.K. Larson-Burnett shares the personal roots behind Prickle: a story shaped by body horror, a late grandmother's presence, and the strain of be…

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Mystery with humor and later-life reinvention

Something Shady at Sunshine Haven

by Kris Bock

This series opener pairs a former war correspondent with a deeply personal case, blending wit, danger, and the uneasy realities of growing older…

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Mystery with courtroom suspense and faith-centered themes

Whisper County

by Teresa E. Nelson

Set in 1970s Souls River, this mystery invites readers into a close-knit town where rumor moves fast, evidence feels uncertain, and hope has to…

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Historical narrative nonfiction

Unauthorized Practice

by Gina A. Christy

This is a history of medicine told from the margins inward: the women healers, doctors, nurses, and scientists whose work shaped modern care whi…

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Non-Fiction · reflective personal growth

Still Climbing

by Olivia Cross

This is a reflective nonfiction read for people wondering what comes next, and whether growing older might still hold room for adventure, learni…

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Fantasy with dark mythic and cozy elements

The Sundering

by Razi Garenbeli

For readers drawn to mythic fantasy with flawed angels, stubborn heroines, and a quiet thread of hope, The Sundering offers an origin story shap…

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Mystery with small-town suspense and a touch of the uncanny

Scraps of Paper

by Kathryn Meyer Griffith

For readers who like mystery with atmosphere, human loss, and a steadily unfolding investigation, this story opens a long-running series rooted…

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Romance with redemption, grit, and found-family warmth

Faith

by Mimi Barbour

This romance begins in damage, grief, and survival, then follows a woman called Sunshine as she finds a reason to live, love, and begin again.

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Romance with nostalgic and gentle paranormal touches

My Corfu Love Story

by Effrosyni Moschoudi

This is a nostalgic, bittersweet short-story romance set in a vividly remembered corner of Corfu, where old feelings return and family presence…

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Romance with holiday whimsy and spicy ensemble dynamics

Fixin' Vixen

by Cat Collins

Cat Collins brings a light, whimsical holiday world to life here, pairing steam and comedy with a Christmas mood the author hopes leaves readers…

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Contemporary coming-of-age

Meet Me at the Ruins

by Luna Westish

Luna Westish shares the personal origin behind this Scotland-set novel, where overthinking, messy connection, and everyday pleasures matter as m…

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Historical war fiction rooted in family memory

Six Years of Absence

by Alain Rolland

Alain Rolland’s novel follows one French soldier through war, captivity, endurance, and return, with the emotional weight of family absence alwa…

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