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.
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Your winter reading list is here: six must-read recommendations from Indianapolis’ brilliant independent booksellers.
Sure, the big releases are everywhere—but if you’re looking for something a little more off-the-beaten-bookshelf, we’ve got you covered. Local Indy booksellers are sharing their most under-the-radar summer picks, plus the heart behind their hometown shops.
As the weather warms and flowers bloom, it’s the perfect time to rediscover the joys of reading. Local Indy booksellers Amethyst Jones, Brooke Heffernan, and Dominique Weldon share their top springtime book recommendations, from fresh releases to timeless classics, with a focus on Indiana authors, diverse genres, and books that will spark new beginnings.
Winter in Indiana is the best season for reducing your TBR pile and perusing Indy’s best local bookstores–many of which are female-owned. We’ve put together a list of 13 area bookstores led by literary mavens.
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.

