Indie books deserve to be found.
The Indie Book Index is an editorially curated directory built to help readers discover independently published books across every genre.
Our Mission
The Indie Book Index connects readers with independently published books they might otherwise never discover. We believe exceptional stories are not limited to traditional publishing—and finding them should not require endless scrolling, broken links, or blind luck.
Every book included in the Index is independently published and organized with practical details that help readers decide what to read next, including genre, format, availability, pricing, and content-specific information where relevant.
What Makes the Index Different
Editorially Curated
The Index is built for thoughtful discovery—not crowded with paid rankings or books pushed to the top by an algorithm.
Indie at Every Genre
From romance and fantasy to horror, mystery, nonfiction, poetry, and everything between, the Index celebrates the full range of independent publishing.
Useful Reader Details
Listings include the practical information readers actually need, such as formats, prices, availability, retailers, tropes, themes, and spice ratings where relevant.
Built for Readers—and Indie Authors
For readers, the Index offers a simpler way to discover indie books based on the details that matter—not just popularity or advertising budgets.
For indie authors, it provides a dedicated place for books to be presented clearly, thoughtfully, and affordably—without requiring authors to compete for visibility against traditionally published titles.
What Belongs in the Index
The Index welcomes independently published books across all genres and age categories, including titles released by self-published authors, author-owned imprints, and small independent presses. Books released through traditional publishing houses are not included.
A Growing Resource
The Indie Book Index is being built one thoughtfully organized listing at a time. As the Index grows, so will the ways readers can search, filter, and discover books that match exactly what they are looking for.
This is more than a list of books. It is a growing discovery resource created to give independent stories—and the authors behind them—a place to be seen.
Ready to find your next great read?
Explore the Index and discover independently published books waiting to become your next favorite.