Celebrate Independent Publishing This November
Spend the month discovering great books and the authors behind them with the Indie Voices Read-a-thon! From reading recommendations and challenges to Book Bingo and giveaways, there are plenty of ways to join in the fun.
Whether you read one book or ten, the Indie Voices Read-a-thon is a great way to find a new favorite author, connect with fellow readers, and support indie publishers.
How to participate
Read an Indie Book
Choose any independently published book and read throughout the month of November.
Set a Goal or Join a Challenge
Track your progress on Bookfinity by setting a personal reading goal or joining one of our Read-a-thon Challenges.
Play Book Bingo
Download our Indie Voices Read-a-thon Bingo Card and complete prompts as you read.
Join the Conversation
Share your reads, recommendations, and bingo progress on social media using #IndieVoicesReadathon
Enter a Giveaway
Don't miss your chance to score some great bookish prizes! Our Indie Voices giveaways feature signed books, exclusive swag, character art, bookmarks, and more from standout indie authors.
Need a Book Recommendation?
Not sure where to start? Explore our curated lists featuring outstanding indie books across a variety of genres.
Browse Featured Reading Lists
Books with a Small Town Setting
Best of Indie Mystery & Thriller
Looking for more great indie titles? Check out our Indie Voices Page
Read-a-thon FAQs
Q: What is an indie book?
A: Any books that have been published independently outside of major traditional houses.
Q: How can I tell if a book is independently published?
A: All the titles on our featured lists and on Bookfinity’s Indie Voices page are independently published. If you're browsing other titles, check the publisher listed with the book or ask your local bookseller or librarian for help.
Q: Where can I find indie books?
A: Indie books are easier to find than you may think! You can get them from:
- Your local bookstore
- Your library
- Online retailers like Bookshop.org
- The author’s website
Q: Do I need to read a certain number of books?
A: You’re welcome to read as much or as little as you like. If you’d like to track your progress, you can set a custom goal for the event on your Bookfinity page or join a readathon challenge!
Q: Is there a prize for playing bingo?
A: No, book bingo is just for fun, but if you’d like a chance to win one of our indie book giveaways you can enter here.
Q: Can I count the same book more than once on my bingo card?
A: You are welcome to use the same book for multiple prompts on the bingo card, or try to read a new book for each one if you want more of a challenge. How you play is completely up to you!