20 Best Indie Book Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. The IndieView

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Description Read the latest articles on Indieview author, interviews, new book releases, opinions, reviews and more on The IndieView.
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2. Jane Friedman Blog

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Description 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
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3. Anne R. Allen's Blog… with Ruth Harris

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Description 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
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4. The Book Designer

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Description 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
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5. Indies Unlimited

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Description 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
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6. Indie Reader Blog

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Description 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
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7. Independent Book Review

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Description 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
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8. Indie Authors World Blog

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Description 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
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9. Digital Pubbing

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Description Exploring the ins and outs of creating and publishing digital content.
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10. 1106 Design Blog

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Description 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
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11. Indie Fantasy Review Blog

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Description Discover your next fantasy book. We review lesser known indies and find those hidden gems, so you don't have to.
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12. Book Riot

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Description 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
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13. Libro.fm

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Description We are independent and proud to support local indie bookstores. Our mission is to serve the world with great books and be economically sustainable.
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14. The Next Best Book Blog

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Description A novel-focused blog featuring fiction reviews, author interviews, and curated recommendations, with a strong emphasis on indie and literary novels.
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15. The Lily Cafe

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Description 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 111Twitter 268Instagram 429 Domain Authority 29 Get Email Contact Read Now

16. Books Beans and Botany

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Description 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
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17. Amanja Reads Too Much

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Description 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
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