Printed Word Reviews Discover Indie Books 2025

That’s right, no limitation on where the author is located or the topic of the book. WHO CAN ENTER? Print and audiobooks can be submitted by: independent publishers * including any of the big five publishing houses and their imprints Outside of the big five publishing houses, any publisher or author may submit to both competitions, IndependentPressAward.com (every spring); and NYCBigBookAward.com (every fall). See webpages for complete details. WHEN CAN I ENTER the NYC Big Book Award? We are on a rolling submission, approximately every two and a half months, with two hard deadlines:(1) September 1, 2024 to December 30, 2024 (2) March 1, 2025 to August 15, 2025 Final entries must be received no later than August 15, 2025. This final deadline will not be extended. What if…

As you turn the pages of this Discover Indie Books 2025, I invite you to embark on a thrilling quest for your next great read. The joy of unearthing a hidden gem is unparalleled, and that's precisely what this guide aspires to deliver. We understand the allure of bestsellers, but there's a whole world of captivating stories waiting to be discovered beyond the mainstream. Here at the Independent Press Award, we champion these literary treasures. Every year, we meticulously comb through thousands of entries, selecting 400 exceptional titles across major 12 categories to feature in our spring list (to be revealed in the March issue of Independent Press Award Announcement). For now, this issue offers a tantalizing glimpse into what awaits you. For an even deeper dive into titles, delve…

Christina Vitagliano is an author, entrepreneur and childhood trauma survivor. Her memoir, Every 9 Minutes was awarded a Distinguished Favorite in the 2024 New York City Big Book Award in the Social/Political Change category and Audiobook Nonfiction. Christina is the founder and CEO of Monster Mini Golf, a nationwide family entertainment complex. Every 9 Minutes is a coming of age memoir that recounts Christina’s life as she grappled with life changes while in the depths of sexual abuse and trauma. It is the story of resilience, courage and a sincere portrait of a childhood abuse and trauma survivor. Despite the odds, Christina reclaimed her life, persevered and chose happiness and success. She resides in Las Vegas with her husband Patrick and their two four legged children and an African gray…

2025 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite Editors Choice: “A Delicate Marriage” by Margarita Barresi transports readers across the vibrant tapestry of Puerto Rico in the 1920s, a period of profound social and political upheaval following its U.S. annexation. From the opulent ballrooms of the elite to the lush green mountains and the impoverished slums, the novel vividly captures the island's contrasting realities. While “A Delicate Marriage” is an historical fiction romance novel, the title reflects the complex relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States, and is educational. Isabela, a woman of privilege, sacrifices her artistic dreams to marry Marco, a charismatic revolutionary striving for social justice. As Marco's political ambitions ascend, he builds a lucrative real estate empire, grappling with the compromises necessary to navigate the island's evolving power…

Print and audiobook can be submitted by: Independent publishers If you are a big five publishing houses, any publiser or author may submit to both competitions, IndependentPressAward.com, which has a separate committee and entry fee. Outside of the big publishing houses, any publisher or author may submit to both competitions, IndependentPressAward.com, (every spring); and NYCBigBookAward.com (every fall) See webpages for complete details. WHEN CAN I ENTER the Independent Press Award? We are on a rolling submission, approximately every two and a half months, with two hard deadlines: (1) March 2025 to August 15, 2025; (2) September 2025 to December 15, 2025 All entries must be received no later than December 15, 2024. This final deadline will not be extended. What if I miss the deadline? Enter our fall program NYCBigBookAward.com…