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If You Want to Work in Publishing, Consider an Indie Press

If you want to get into publishing, one industry insider advises that you might want to consider an indie press.

The Big Five Aren’t Enough: Supporting Small Presses Supports Communities

Small presses know their communities and invest in the literature they specialize in, making a way for a wider range of books to be published.

Indie Presses Publishing Works in Translation in The United States

Traditional publishing houses put out classics from around the world, but independent presses bring attention to new original talent.

20 Must-Read Books from University Presses

For innovative novels, eye-opening histories, works in translation, and diverse perspectives, look to books from university presses and titles like The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw.

How Falling in Love With an Indie Press Has Changed Me As a Reader

How falling in love with books from queer, feminist, and indie presses has changed the way I think about reading.

14 Queer and BIPOC Books From Arsenal Pulp Press to Read Right Now

Arsenal Pulp Press is an indie publisher that focuses on queer and BIPOC books. Here are 14 titles to get you started reading their backlog!

20 Must-Read Small Press Short Story Collections and Anthologies

Have a quick bite of these excellent small press short story collections and anthologies sampling a wide variety of genres, themes, and perspectives.

Indie Press Round-Up: March New Releases

Add these indie press books to your March TBR piles.

30 Small Press Books from 2020 We Can’t Wait To Read

Book Riot picks 30 exciting small press books published in 2020, from 25 different publishers, that we can't wait for you to read.

Indie Press Round-Up: February New Releases and More

These indie press books hitting shelves in February will more than earn their spots on your towering TBR.