From unputdownable thrillers to romances that feel like a glass of crisp rosé, this stack is all about pleasure over productivity
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Celebrate the return of spring—and the Third Annual Indy Indie Book Crawl (March 22–26)—with a curated list of must-read recommendations from beloved independent booksellers across Central Indiana, perfect for refreshing your TBR pile.
Your winter reading list is here: six must-read recommendations from Indianapolis’ brilliant independent booksellers.
Maven Space hosted the kick-off event for the second annual Indy Indie Book Crawl, bringing together local literary organizations, authors, and book lovers to celebrate independent bookstores. With fun activities, giveaways, and a weekend of exploring Indy’s best bookstores, attendees enjoyed mingling, reading, and supporting the city’s literary community.
Maybe sometimes I take you for granted. But once in a while, like today, I ponder it and realize how lucky I am. You influence me for the better, you still fascinate and inspire me. Always.
At only six years old, Amor Coleman is advocating for children’s books to include people that look like her.
From a new library for hometown hero Kurt Vonnegut to the Black Women’s Writing Society, here are 10 ways to celebrate literature this month in Indianapolis.

