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

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 282 Crying Call Book Two in the Thomas Vale Series Written by Jeff Boats  LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Thomas Vale is a Homeland Security intel analyst on loan to the FBI, and his ‘investigation is going up in flames, literally.  Months of research led him to a meeting between the Blue Panzers, a domestic terror cell of white supremacist cops, and their mysterious leader known only as “Malleus.”  When the house Thom tracked t

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 281 The Gatekeeper's Portal Book Two in The Elementals Trilogy Written by S.W. Raine   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Strong Language, Substance Use, Mentions of Child Endangerment/Exploitation A hidden enemy resurfaces with a plan that could shatter the balance of the universe... Richard's masked organization has returned, aiming to seize control of the elementals to absorb their powers. To stop them, Ferenc and Olivia must reawaken their full

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 280 Aria's Patience Project Book One of The Everyday Superpowers Series Written by Preethi Balasubramanian   Meet Aria—a curious, spirited girl who thinks waiting is a rule invented by adults. From long lunch lines to crispy dosas, nothing seems to move fast enough for her! But when her grandmother, Paati, gifts her a tiny notebook called The Patience Project , Aria is about to discover that patience isn’t boring—it’s a superpower. Through un

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode #279 The Five Written by James Wittenborg   Over the past twenty-five years, five friends reunite for their annual week-long getaway of comradery and adventure. This year, however, Glen Feffley suggested something different; a lake house in the quiet Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It's quite a departure from their usual trips. Eagles Point is a small town in rural America. Weathered signs hang above storefronts along its idyllic Main

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 278 DJ Yeti and The Full Moon Party Written by Kendal Grey   This Christmas, DJ Yeti drops the beat—lights burst, the Arctic roars, kids go wild. A winter rave explodes as a soft-hearted DJ returns home and finally shines. Packed with heart, humor, snowy magic, and retro-holiday art, this rare Christmas story delights both kids and exhausted grown-ups. Perfect for ages 3–8—and everyone in the room. DJ Yeti and the Full Moon Party isn’t just

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 277 Elephant Beach Written by Christine Devane   A young girl is expecting a quiet, peaceful beach day of reading--but she's in for some disappointment. It turns out elephants love to play, especially at the beach! At first, the girl is annoyed when the elephants break her beach chair. Then, they block her sun amidst other loud and distracting shenanigans. Soon, though, the girl becomes intrigued by the elephants' playful nature. She still tr

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 276 The Midnight Factory Written by Russell Luyt   LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE THEMES, MATURE LANGUAGE Shimmer makes you forget—until it takes everything. In the near-future and rain-soaked New Albion, shimmer is both escape and enslavement—and the Bureau for Virtue, always watching, ensures the world stays hooked. Anouk Walker only wanted to survive until her next fix. But when a Bureau raid tears her closest friend away, she’s pulled into a R

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 275 The Women Written by Shannon Waite     LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS Thirty-Nine transgressive short stories that are raw, relatable, and fearlessly honest. Welcome to this nostalgic museum of girlhood, where eleven self-loathing and self-destructive girls are on display. Watch as feelings of confusion, rebellion, and a desire to belong turn them into defiant women, unruly mothers, and unsavory wives. Roman leaves pris

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 274 The Watchers At War Book Three in The Watchers of Moniah Series Written by Barbara V. Evers LISTENER ADVISORY: VIOLENCE, DEATH No throne, no crown! Adana and Kiffen have retreated to the Border Keep like the refugees who swarm to them. With Maligon ensconced in Moniah and Kiffen's stepmother controlling Elwar, the last of the Four Kingdoms has fallen to the traitor's plots. All seems lost. Now they must place their trust in the one-time t

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 273 Raising Women Written by Shannon Waite     LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS Girls are taxes. Women are city limits. You are on the precipice of womanhood and have become obsessed with an ex-convict, Roman. She introduces you to the dangerous and honest side of life that no one else has been able to. As she unapologetically places you in scandalous situations, you begin making self-destructive decisions. Depending on which

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 272 The Nature of The Beast Written by Barbara V. Evers     Not All Beasts Hide in the Dark! The Nature of the Beast is a spellbinding tapestry of speculative short fiction, where shadows slink and truths unravel. Between these covers, beasts roam-scaled and winged, furred and fanged, creeping through underbrush or beneath skin. Dragons take flight. Shifters fight instinct. Spiders weave silent traps. Insects whisper destruction. And often,

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 271 Blood Game Book One in the Thomas Vale Series Written by Jeff Boats   LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, MTURE SITUATIONS Thomas Vale was a math prodigy, expert gambler, and promising CIA recruit.  And his act was nearly flawless.  But when his secret was revealed – that he’d been masking high-functioning autism – his career in clandestine operations was over before it began. Or so he thought. Years later, when a former mentor

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 270 Dash and the Lights in the Sky Written and Illustrated by Ashley Key   Discover the magic and science of the Northern Lights through the eyes of three Arctic friends. When Dash the husky looks up one winter night, he sees ribbons of color dancing across the sky. Together with Echo the snowy owl and Nimbus the Arctic fox, Dash sets off on a sparkling adventure to uncover the mystery of the lights that shimmer above the snow. This beautiful