https://independentbookreview.com/ A Celebration of Indie Press and Self-Published Books Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://independentbookreview.com/2025/10/22/starred-book-review-sometimes-orange-is-almost-gold/comment-page-1/#comment-6714 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=90267#comment-6714 […] STARRED Book Review: Sometimes Orange Is Almost Gold by Jim Antonini and Suzanne Reynolds […]

]]> https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6597 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:46:18 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-6597 This blog by Joe Walters is an absolute gem for aspiring reviewers and writers! It perfectly breaks down the art of writing honest, structured, and captivating book reviews. At Book Writing Genie, we truly appreciate how this guide empowers writers to express their voice while maintaining clarity and professionalism—skills that are just as essential in ghostwriting, book editing, and publishing. A must-read for anyone looking to elevate their craft in the literary world!

]]> https://independentbookreview.com/2025/10/20/book-review-a-blood-witch/comment-page-1/#comment-6582 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:17:57 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=90252#comment-6582 […] post Book Review: A Blood Witch appeared first on Independent Book […]

]]> https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6554 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:10:18 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-6554 This was such a refreshing read! I love how Joe breaks down the process of reviewing a book step-by-step instead of just giving generic advice. The point about taking notes and letting the story sink in before writing really hit home. I’ve been applying similar methods while working with the Book Writing Pioneer team on my own ebook project, and it’s amazing how much clearer my writing has become. Great insights—definitely bookmarking this one!

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]]> https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/24/what-are-indie-books-and-other-indie-publishing-anomalies/comment-page-1/#comment-6256 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:34:04 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=41818#comment-6256 […] have a conversation is to broaden the conversation with unexpected book club books. That’s where indies come […]

]]> https://independentbookreview.com/2025/08/26/book-review-bookends-of-life-by-sonja-koch-and-dalys-finzgar/comment-page-1/#comment-5781 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:55:15 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=89442#comment-5781 A big Thank You to Nikolas Mavreas for the honest and thoughtful review!

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]]> https://independentbookreview.com/2024/04/01/the-best-e-reader-to-buy-this-year/comment-page-1/#comment-5542 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:34:39 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=77527#comment-5542 […] E-readers can be great for public reading. Not only might some of them fit in your pocket, but if you whip out your Kindle at your kid’s sporting event, it might just look like you’re on your phone like so many others. […]

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