Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 302 4/15/26 Rosemary Chick: Pip, Zip, Hooray! Written by Dawn Feltrop   Today is a big day for Rosemary Chick! The world is calling, and she can't wait to meet it-but there's just one tiny problem: She is still inside her shell! With determination and a spark of curiosity, Rosemary sets out to break out of the shell. Tap by tap, she learns that courage isn't about being ready-it's about trying, even when things feel hard. Filled with warmth,

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 301 The Choice Book Three in the A Thousand Years of Crooked Forest series Written by Wendy M. Kok   Something sinister is waking in the Northwoods town of Neelsville. Birds are slamming into windows. Crosses at the church are turning upside down, and people are walking around with eyes as black as the lake at midnight. Scout never expected to be caught in the middle of it-or to feel an undeniable pull toward the mysterious Traveller, who see

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 300 The Black Book Series Special Edition Written by Theresa Sederholt   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence  Murder by Mistake: Book One One bomb; the ripples of devastation-endless. Tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . A bomb, that was meant for me, killed my mother, and unleashed a world I was never supposed to know about. Now I am surrounded by the FBI and mafia families. Good guys. Bad guys; the line blurs. One wrong decision could end so many liv

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 299 Whoodah Thunket and The Girls Book One of the Whoodah Thunket Series Written by TK Cassidy Three 70+-year-old sisters- Poppet, Aggie, and Neddie - turn to the family business - cat burglary that their father taught them as children - to pay off a gambling debt he left behind. While trying to raise the needed money, the girls climb a rickety ladder to get into a house they think has a safe, outsmart a pretty clever Doberman in another heis

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 298 The Alpha's Potential Mate Book One in The Jaiden's Prophecy Duology Written by Magnolia Xen   LISTENER ADVISORY: Mature Situations, Strong Language, Violence; Strong Sexual Content Born A Strong Alpha with Powers... Prophesied Ruler of Wolves... And She Hates Heels... Jaidan Emerald Scott is known for being Strong Headed, Frustratingly Sassy and Methodically Determined, but will these traits be enough to win the loyalty of the three most

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 297 The Girl Who Wrote on Water Book Two in The Royal Mages Series Written by Evelyn Puerto    Sometimes a catastrophe isn’t the worst of your problems As dust settles on the buried kingdom of Ymittos, Princess Derya faces a horrifying conclusion: her friend Princess Eliana has perished after failing to break an evil sorcerer’s curse. Which means the next obstacle in the plot to enslave the continent is Derya’s father — the Emperor of Cinar.

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 296 The Journey Of Tanis Written by Christopher Laird     The Journey of Tanis weaves a interesting narrative that delves into the precipice of annihilation. As a catastrophic Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) hurtles relentlessly toward Earth, threatening to obliterate all life, a web of conspiracies envelops the impending catastrophe. At the heart of this cosmic turmoil is Brianna Alsobrooks, a retired astronaut seeking solace in civilian life, only t

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 295 Seven Little Raindrops Written by Bill Shaul Illustrations by Peggy Shaul   A children’s picture book tells of the wishes of seven little raindrops for the time they become big raindrops and fall to the earth.      ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), he has served in various roles in many churches. Wherever h

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 294 Into The Thicket Written by Gail Kuhnlein   Inspired by a true story, Into the Thicket begins with the moment the author's young son discovered an injured baby rabbit ― an encounter that sparked a heartfelt journey of care and connection. This tender picture book follows a boy and the rabbit he hopes to help, gently exploring themes of compassion, courage, love, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. It invites young readers to develo

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 293 I Don't Wanna Play Fullback Written by Bill Shaul   This Christian novel, written for eight to twelve-year-olds, tells the story of a sixth-grade boy’s struggles with his teacher/soccer coach, culminating in learning a great lesson after the first game of the season.      ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), h

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 292 Ghosts, Gags, and Grim Tales Written by Chelsea Leslie   Dive into a world where eerie shadows linger, laughter echoes in unexpected places, and spine-tingling chills are just a page away. Ghost, Gags, and Grim Tales is a spellbinding collection of 22 short stories that invites readers to explore the full spectrum of storytelling—from haunting ghostly encounters to light-hearted parodies and heart-pounding scares. Perfect for fans of the

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 291 Consuming Revenge Written by William Shaul   This Christian mystery/romance novel tells the story of an elite police unit responsible for providing secure transportation of prisoners and other ‘at risk’ individuals to and from various locations. The leader of this unit is the revenge target of an unknown person. With the help of his new romantic interest, he hopes to unravel this plot before he becomes the victim of Consuming Revenge .   

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 290 Board To Death Book One of The Hy & Drye Mystery Series Written by Maisie Franklin   Listener Advisory: Language Getting old doesn’t have to be boring—especially when murder’s on the itinerary. Hy Reynolds has always been a good listener… whether he should be or not. Eugenia Drye is a widow, and there is very “widow” she doesn’t know about her neighbors. When their intrepid nosiness prompts their exasperated families to mention the “H wor

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 289 The Augur's Assassin A Read Between The Vines Mystery Written by Maisie Franklin   Murder wasn’t in the cards for Zoe Romano… until it was. Zoe Romano gave up front-page crime for fine wine, trading the chaos of New York City for the quiet charm of Mystic, Connecticut. Now, she runs Read Between the Vines, a cozy bookshop-slash-wine bar where the biggest scandal is usually who finished the last bottle of merlot. That is, until the town ps

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #288 One Shot At The Sphinx Book 0 of the Narvan Series Written by Jean Davis LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence; Mature Situations The enemy of her enemy might be just the tool Anastassia Kazan needs to remove the Jalvian invaders from the Verian space station she calls home. Working out a treaty between the Jalvians and the Verian people is the highlight of Anastassia's military career. Just when station life seems to be settling into a tolerable ac

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 287 Save Them Written by R. Roy   LISTENER ADVISORY: Strong Language, Mature Situations, Violence A cruise to Antarctica turns deadly when a crew member is murdered, revealing a sinister plot to control the riches at the bottom of the world, and the power that comes with it. A group of strangers must uncover who is willing to destroy a continent for money and power. A fierce battle for the planet is brewing. The entire human race is at stake.

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #286 Inverted Book Two of The What The Eye Beholds Series Written by Craig Matthews   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Mature Situations Inverted. Surviving The Upside-down World. Up is down. Back is forward. Last is first. Weak is strong. Twenty-five years after surviving the collision of worlds in Charity's Fire, the next generation has been trained to lead the underground. Then, the eldest runs away to Mars to escape the demands of leadership, a

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 285 Where The Heart Begins Written by Mandy Jo   AJ Walker has built a life around balance and responsibility, raising twelve-year-old twin boys while managing her work from home and maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex-husband. Her days are full, her plans carefully drawn, and her heart safely guarded. Until she joins a local walking group and everything begins to change. What starts as a simple way to get healthier becomes a path

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 284 Lola & Sophie's ABC Adventure Written by Christine Devane   Woof, woof-let's go! Meet Lola and Sophie, two adorable pups who are ready to take your little one on a joyful ABC adventure. From barking and belly rubs to jumping, snuggling, wagging tails, and catching ZZZZs, each page introduces a new letter through playful doggy antics and sweet opposite pairs that delight early readers. Inspired by two real-life dogs-Lola, a glamorous chihu

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 283 Ready For A Storm Book One of the Storm Series Written by Josephine Jordin   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Mature Situations A new sweet and spicy romance sprinkled with suspense! Ava Ellis, a glamorous, former A-list actress is trying to rebuild her career when a shadowy threat forces her into hiding – and under heavy protection. Her high-profile brother calls in a favor and hires a trio of elite operatives to keep her safe. Leading them