Indies Introduce Interview

Nichole Cousins of White Birch Books calls Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens “hysterical, heartfelt, and wholly relatable to the LGBT community.”

Jen Pino of Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California, said Wilson’s debut YA novel, White Rose, “will leave readers in chills.”

Nichole Cousins of White Birch Books calls Opposite of Always “a wonderful love story with hilarity, honesty, and one of the best friendship trifectas ever.” 

The Devouring Gray “will have you sleeping with one eye open, if at all,” said Javier Ramirez of The Book Table about Herman’s “gripping and terrifying” debut YA novel.

Grace Harper of Mac’s Backs said Lights All Night Long is “part murder mystery, part love story, with memorable, well-drawn characters.”

Heather Smith of Linden Tree Books calls debut middle-grade title Caterpillar Summer “a masterpiece in gentle sincerity.”

Cathy Berner of Blue Willow Bookshop calls XL "a wonderful coming-of-age story with an almost unbelievable premise and a wonderful voice!"

Myles Mickle of Village Square Booksellers calls Queenie “entertainment that smashes expectations of sexuality, gender, and race."

Christy McDanold, co-owner of Secret Garden Bookshop, says Mostly the Honest Truth is “an honest and accessible novel about alcoholism for the older elementary reader.”

Pam Stirling of East Bay Booksellers called the forthcoming Lot: Stories “a brilliant, powerful portrait of a Houston rarely — if ever — seen.”

Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop calls Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls “fierce and unforgettable.”

“Nikki on the Line thrums with life, energy, and adolescent self-discovery,” said Heather Smith of Linden Tree Books.