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Indie Discoveries

Indie Discoveries

Indie Discoveries showcases independently published books that our editorial team believes readers should know about. Selected titles are featured on the Indie Discoveries platform hosted by Bookclubs.com and may be highlighted in our email newsletter or shared across our social media channels.

Indie Discoveries is free.

If you would like your book to be considered, please use the submission form below.

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Our Evaluation Process

We review every submission to determine writing quality and how effective the cover design is. There is no cost for evaluation, and if your book is chosen for promotion through Indie Discoveries, there is no fee. 

What to Expect

  • Every manuscript is reviewed by a human (no AI).
  • We follow up by email, typically within 5-7 days.
  • The Indie Discoveries community is currently 3100 people.
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Recent Indie Discoveries selections

Grabtown
Alex Fardon
Operation Texas by Anita Lampel.
Who Will Name the Bees by Sarah Church Vosburgh
Cover of "Building Blocks" by John S. Reuther, Russian dialogue and development themes.
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How Books Get to Indie Discoveries

  • DartFrog Hybrid Publishing – Every book published through DartFrog Hybrid is featured in Indie Discoveries.
  • The Book Club Prize – In addition to the contest itself, all books submitted to The Book Club Prize are also considered for promotion through Indie Discoveries. Books do not have to win the Book Club Prize to be chosen for Indie Discoveries. 
  • Editorial Discovery –  DartFrog’s editorial team considers direct submissions from the form on this page.

Why Indie Discoveries?

Unlike one-time promotional posts or email campaigns, every featured book receives a permanent listing on the Indie Discoveries platform hosted by Bookclubs.com. Listings remain available to members of the Indie Discoveries community and can be updated over time with awards, reviews, editorial recognition, and other notable milestones. The Indie Discoveries community currently includes more than 3,100 readers who have subscribed specifically to discover exceptional independently published books.