At LoveReading, we’ve always believed that brilliant books don’t come with labels - they come with heart, originality, and that spark that makes a reader stop and say “you have to read this.”

That’s exactly why we created Indie Books We Love.

Through our LoveReading Indie Reviews service, we’re proud to champion independently published authors - uncovering exceptional storytelling and giving those books the platform they deserve. Each title awarded Indie Books We Love has been carefully read and selected by our team of reading ambassadors, and it’s a badge that truly means something.

But what’s been most powerful is what happens next.

From discovery to real connection

For many authors, being selected as an Indie Book We Love is more than a moment - it’s momentum.

We’ve seen authors share their reviews across social media, connect with new readers, and gain the kind of visibility that can be hard to achieve without traditional publishing backing. The response has been incredible - not just in reach, but in confidence.

"Thank you so much for this — what a wonderful way to start the week.

Reading the feedback from your ambassadors was a real delight. I’m so pleased Pip’s adventures resonated and that the heart of the stories came through (Pip is currently doing a small celebratory dance in the forest).

We’re absolutely thrilled to be included in the Indie Books We Love section — thank you for the logo, we’ll display it with pride."

Alexandra Osbourne  - Pip’s Sweet Escape

"Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful and generous feedback, I truly appreciate the time your ambassadors have taken to engage so carefully with the book. It means a great deal to see the themes and tone reflected so clearly in their responses.

I’m delighted to hear that The Door You Hold Open will be included in the Indie Books We Love section, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity."

A. Lumen - The Door You Hold Open

"I'm doing well - very happy to receive this email and I'm delighted with the review.  Also glad that you think the book is worthy of the Indie Books We Love badge!"

Hector Mateo Pino -  Novalyne

I’m also most grateful that LoveReading still ’shouts about’ books, especially indie books like mine :)  The reviews I received for my previous two books made a big difference when promoting them on my website and social media.

Louise Ross - Women Who Walk, The Winding Road to Portugal, Slow Blink 

These are the moments that matter - when a great book finds its audience, and an author feels the impact of being truly understood.

Why authors choose to upload their book

For independent authors, discoverability is everything - and that’s where we can make a real difference.

When you submit your book to LoveReading Indie Reviews, you’re not just getting a review - you’re gaining:

  • Expert, editorially independent feedback from a trusted books team
  • The opportunity to earn the Indie Books We Love badge - a powerful mark of quality
  • Credible, shareable content to use across your marketing, from social media to retailer pages
  • Visibility on a highly engaged platform with a large audience of dedicated readers
  • The chance to sit alongside traditionally published titles in a curated environment

For many authors, it becomes a cornerstone of how they present their work to the world - building confidence, credibility and reach.

A trusted recommendation, wherever readers are

When an Indie Book We Love badge appears, it travels.

Across social media, author websites, newsletters and reader communities, that recognition becomes a powerful signal - a mark of quality that readers trust. And because every review sits within the wider LoveReading ecosystem, it benefits from being part of a curated, expert-led environment that readers return to again and again.

Why it matters

Independent publishing is thriving - but discoverability remains one of its biggest challenges.

That’s where we come in.

By combining expert curation, editorial integrity and a genuine love of books, we’re helping to ensure that outstanding indie titles don’t get lost - they get celebrated.

Explore our Indie Books We Love on LoveReading and discover your next great read. We also have Indie Books We Love on LoveReading4Kids too.

Upload your book now to get reviewed

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