20 Best Indie Book Blogs and Websites in 2025

1. Book Riot

Blog https://bookriot.com/
Book Riot celebrates all things books. Find the best books for your next read or book club, including new books in all genres. Book Riot is the largest independent literary site in North America, bringing you news, bookish commentary, and recs for readers of all stripes.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 874.5KTwitter 262.6KInstagram 303.8K Domain Authority 84 Read Now Get Email Contact Get Popular Blogs Contact listGet access to 250k active Blogs in 1500 niche categories.Get niche category blogs contact list at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the category of blogs you want to reach out at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share blogs list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Jane Friedman Blog

Blog https://janefriedman.com/blog/
Helping authors and publishers flourish in the digital age. Jane Friedman has 25 years of experience in the publishing industry & co-founder and editor of The Hot Sheet. And has more than 15 years of experience in the book and magazine publishing industry, with expertise in digital media. Read her blog to know more.MORE Email ****@janefriedman.com
Twitter 199.5KInstagram 16.9K Domain Authority 67 Read Now Get Email Contact

3. The IndieView

Blog https://www.theindieview.com/
Read the latest articles on Indieview author, interviews, new book releases, opinions, reviews and more on The IndieView.
Email ****@theindieview.com
Facebook 2.7K Domain Authority 42 Read Now Get Email Contact

4. Indie Reader Blog

Blog https://indiereader.com/blog/
IR's launch in 2009, we have reviewed thousands of self-published titles. We have also seen most of the negativity directed to self-publishing disappear, to the point where indie books regularly make the major bestseller lists, win major literary awards, and sell hundreds of thousands of copies. Our Reviewers won't judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period.MORE Email ****@indiereader.com
Facebook 10.8KTwitter 6.8KInstagram 1.7K Domain Authority 53 Read Now Get Email Contact

5. Digital Pubbing

Blog https://digitalpubbing.com/
Exploring the ins and outs of creating and publishing digital content.
Facebook 295Twitter 724 Domain Authority 39 Read Now Get Email Contact

6. Anne R. Allen's Blog… with Ruth Harris

Blog https://annerallen.com/
Ruth Harris and I are a couple of publishing industry veterans working to help newer writers create their best possible work and launch it successfully into the marketplace whether you're going indie or taking the traditional route. We especially want to help writers avoid the pitfalls of this ever-more complex business, where, unfortunately, a lot more people are making money from authors than for us.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 1.4KTwitter 11.5K Domain Authority 45 Read Now Get Email Contact

7. Independent Book Review

Blog https://independentbookreview.com/
Independent Book Review is your source for the best new books by a small press and independent authors. Whether you're a reader looking for your next favorite read or a writer hoping to get your book reviewed, you've come to the right place.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 1.3KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 4K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact

8. Libro.fm

Blog https://blog.libro.fm/
We are independent and proud to support local indie bookstores. Our mission is to serve the world with great books and be economically sustainable.
Email ****@libro.fm
Facebook 12.2KTwitter 15.3K Domain Authority 59 Read Now Get Email Contact

9. The Next Best Book Blog

Blog https://thenextbestbookblog.blogspot.com/
My name is Lori and I'm the brains behind The Next Best Book Blog. This blog, which was created in December 2009, is a companion to the TNBBC Goodreads group and focuses specifically on small press and independent literature. We are reading, reviewing, and promoting small press literature and searching endlessly for the next book.MORE Facebook 2.5KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 1.3K Domain Authority 35 Read Now Get Email Contact

10. The Lily Cafe

Blog https://thelilycafe.com/
I'm Kat, a reader, writer, baker, and mother of 2. I love reading fantasy, cozy mysteries, and women's fiction, and enjoy crafting my own stories while baking up a storm. Have a seat and enjoy a story or two.MORE Facebook 109Twitter 268Instagram 426 Domain Authority 22 Read Now Get Email Contact

11. 1106 Design Blog

Blog https://1106design.com/blog/
1106 Design provides end-to-end book design, production and publishing services for independent authors who seek all the quality of traditional publishing without forfeiting their rights and royalties in return.MORE Email ****@1106design.com
Twitter 2.6K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact

12. Books Beans and Botany

Blog https://booksbeansandbotany.com/
My name is Ashley, I'm 30-ish, and I live in Nashville, Tennessee - also where I happen to be from, which makes me what we call a unicorn here. There have been times when books have helped me escape my reality, which hasn't always been great. There have been times when books have helped me procrastinate. There have been books that very well may have saved my life and books that have changed my life.MORE Email ****@booksbeansandbotany.com
Facebook 99Twitter 172Instagram 890 Domain Authority 19 Read Now Get Email Contact

13. Indie Fantasy Review Blog

Blog https://indiefantasyreview.home.blog/page/2/
Discover your next fantasy book. We review lesser known indies and find those hidden gems, so you don't have to.
Email ****@aol.com
Domain Authority 78 Read Now Get Email Contact

14. Indies Unlimited

Blog https://indiesunlimited.com/
It is the mission of Indies Unlimited to celebrate independent authors; to help them build their followings; to provide a platform for members of the independent author community to share and exchange ideas, knowledge, expertise and frustrations; and, for readers and reviewers to become exposed to the amazing depth and array of talent in the indie community.MORE Email ****@indiesunlimited.com
Facebook 2.2KTwitter 3.4K Domain Authority 46 Read Now Get Email Contact

15. The Book Designer

Blog https://www.thebookdesigner.com/category/writ..
Joel Friedlander, the creator of the site, used his background in book design, advertising, and graphic design to create a collection of over 700 articles that are authoritative, easy to understand, and fair-minded. The information here has helped guide thousands of authors just like you as they made their way through the publishing process.MORE Email ****@thebookdesigner.com
Twitter 39K Domain Authority 67 Read Now Get Email Contact

16. Amanja Reads Too Much

Blog https://amanjareads.com/
I needed a place to talk about books. The books I read, that I want to read, that I couldn't finish reading. If you're a big reader who is tired of getting blank stares whenever you start talking about your latest adventure in literature you've come to the right place.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Instagram 4.6K Domain Authority 9 Read Now Get Email Contact

17. Indie Authors World Blog

Blog https://www.indieauthorsworld.com/community/b..
The blog is targeted at indie authors, helping them to understand the process of self-publishing, offering tips, and covering our writers. Indie Authors World is a self-publishing service for independent authors, If you've dreamt of publishing your own book, we can make your dream come true.MORE Email ****@indieauthorsworld.com
Facebook 1.1KTwitter 856Instagram 799 Domain Authority 18 Read Now Get Email Contact