Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 306 Chosen: A Retelling of the Story of Esther Written by Allison Wells Esme lives a quiet life in the shadow of the palace in Atelina, the capital of Geoline. Raised by her devoted adoptive father, Maurice, she is content with her days of prayer, study, and simple living. But when Queen Veva’s very public defiance leads to her removal from the throne, the kingdom is thrown into uncertainty. To restore order, King Levan calls for a gatherin

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 # 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 # 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 # 265 The Sweetest Getaway Written by Sasha Preston They’ll need the sweetest getaway ever to escape this mess… Jennifer used to be a wholesome daydreamer who’d never broken a law in her life. Then her bold roommate, Nari, ropes her into a money-making scheme that isn’t exactly…legal. To Jennifer’s shock, stealing from bad guys is actually fun. But their joyride comes crashing down when someone tips off the cops. Now Jennifer and Nari must te