Dozens of volunteer reviewers spent 2025 reading traditionally-published books from small, independent, U.S. presses. We were committed to including books across genres with an eye toward genres not considered on high-profile year-end lists. We were committed to including books across an array of small presses, regardless of renown. We were committed to including a diverse array of books, including books from authors and publishers of historically marginalized groups.

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100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025