Indie Books to Gift & Get Tangled Up In Yourself
Books never go out of style. And with books for literally everyone at every age and season of life, they make delightful gifts that are personal, affordable, cherished—and even easy to wrap! Check out this special lineup of indie authors I have edited throughout my career. You are sure to find something for everyone on your list: teachers, sisters, brothers, professionals, ministers, parents, poets, dreamers—even young adults and children. Feel the warmth, knowing that choosing from my exclusive list also helps support incredibly talented independent authors.
A popular guide for keeping it simple: “Something you want. Something you need. Something to wear. Something to read.”
I have edited all of the books featured below and can confidently recommend them to you. Click the links to Amazon, where you’ll find many of these titles available for purchase in both paperback and Kindle. I’ve seen some of these authors’ ebooks for free and paperbacks as low as $5. (Disclaimer: I am in no way compensated for the sale of my authors’ books. I just want to share the love with you—and them!)
Fiction: Adventure
Viking Series: Outside the Thalsparr—Outstanding series. One of my very best authors ever. Converted me to love a new genre.
Book One: Runes of the Dokkrsdottir
Book Two: Rune of Renewal
Book Three: Rune of Destiny
Nowhere, Alaska: The Logjam—Endearing story of survival of a young boy in the wilderness of Alaska. A fantastic book for any age. Would be enjoyable to read along with a young person.
Fiction: Allegory
The Elephant in the Classroom—Excellent teacher gift. Engaging and encouraging. Written and illustrated by an educator.
The Divine and The Enlightened—A young adult book tackles the impact of social class on individual identity, as told through the age old story of forbidden love.
Fiction: Romance
The Eternity Series—A trilogy based on a true life story of love, loss, and longing.
Book One: Always One
Book Two: Eternity
Book Three: 15 Hours in 213
Pulling Threads Series (16 Books)—Cleverly written series chock full of characters you will never forget from an author I will never forget. Neither will you. Addictive novels tangling high-stakes crimes and those who solve them.
Book One: Bullet Bungalow, The Stalker
Twisted Threads Series (5 Books)—Same brilliant author. More twisted crimes. Must read.
Book One: Her Scream, Redo
Nonfiction: Memoir
Type A Plans B—This is my memoir, in which I unpack my experience unraveling perfectionism.
Where’s Jimmy?—One woman’s lifetime battle to overcome the effects of cult-religion. Deep.
Chasing a Flawed Sun—A raw story of one man’s journey through decades of addiction on the streets of Baltimore. Eye-opening.
Falling Towards Heaven—The sequel to Chasing a Flawed Sun, as the same man navigates sobriety and builds a new life giving back to a family and community he stole from for decades before. Inspiring.
Divine Destiny: A Dialog with God—The author poses raw questions to God and explores the answers. Thought-provoking.
Two Feet: My Spiritual Victory Over Eating Addiction—One man’s true story of weight loss, literally losing 24” or two feet, all while finding his willpower through faith. Real.
Nonfiction: Leadership, Self-Improvement
Aiming Higher—Military leaders and fighter jet pilots collaborate in this insightful leadership book, sharing true stories of personal adventure and near misses.
Perfect Attendance—Sought-after speaker shares insights for being present in your own life amid a myriad of worthy distractions.
Flying in the Face of Fear—A female fighter jet pilot and military leader shares high-stakes leadership lessons from her harrowing experience being shot down over Baghdad.
Nonfiction: Spiritual, Christian
The Wisdom of Suffering—An author shares his journey toward peace in an unexpectedly turbulent time of his life.
A Joyful Family—Learn Biblical lessons from a pastor for cultivating God’s joy in your marriage and family.
Nonfiction: Short Stories, Poetry
In Favor of Everything Right—A thoughtful collection of poetry from a young author tackling topics such as depression, insecurities, relationships, and spirituality.
Why Run When You Can Drive and Smoke at the Same Time—A collection of short stories and witty anecdotes from a lifelong runner.
Young Adult & Children
Fidgety Frank Goes to Field Day—A book for children, generating compassion and understanding for peers with ADHD and classroom challenges.
Lake Day—A whimsical children’s book about friendship at the lake.
The Contraption Kid—A young adult novel based on a real life story of a student who inadvertently brings a device to school. Tackles themes of racial bias and inclusion.
LGBTQ+
Light, Come Out of the Closet (Memoir)—A memoir I wish everyone would read, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Generates so much love and compassion for those seeking out their sexuality in the context of their spirituality and love for God. Beautifully written.
No Stranger Christmas (Novel)—Also, in my opinion, a book for everyone. A young, gay boy works through a number of coming-of-age lessons in this endearing novel leading up to Christmas.
Thank you for supporting indie authors like me.
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