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The Report: February 2, 2026
We all could use a respite... a chance to recharge between news cycles. What better refuge is there than reading? Pick up one (or more!) of the titles we feature in this edition of The Report. Also check out the many opportunities we have available for indie authors, several of which are completely free. Let's continue to support our fellow writers, let our own voices be heard, and stay strong together. – Matia Query, BookLife editor
New and Noteworthy
Story Image Behind the Story: Josh Hickman
An author discusses the trials and triumphs of caregiving for a difficult parent with dementia. more
Story Image Four Questions for Kelly Quindlen
A previously self-published author finds a home with a traditional publishing house. more
Story Image Final Day for BookLife Prize
Today, Feb. 2, is the last day to enter the BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest! Be sure to submit your book by midnight. more
Story Image The Benefits of the BookLife Prize for Indie Authors
Hear directly from indie authors about how the BookLife Prize has helped them promote their work. more
Story Image U.K. Creative Industries Call for an AI Regulatory Framework
The Society of Authors, Association of Illustrators, and a handful of other professional organizations vie for restrictions on generative AI development. more
Story Image The BookLife Reports Are Live!
Have a look at some of the highest scoring titles submitted to the BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest. more
BookLife Opportunities
  • Call for Submissions: Indie Spotlight: Our February Indie Spotlight will feature romance and relationship books. To submit your book, email booklife@booklife.com with the subject line: "Indie Spotlight: Romance." Include your book name, author name, and a personal statement (written in first-person).
  • Free BookLife Editorial Features for Indie Authors: Standing out isn’t easy for self-published authors. BookLife’s editorial features provide visibility and credibility—at no cost. Check out the opportunities!
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From the Shelves: BookLife Titles on Our Radar
BookLife Prize Nonfiction 2025

The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.

The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth by J. J. Hebert

Life and How to Live it: Near Wild Heaven by Chaz Holesworth

Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to Glp-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve by Rocio Salas-Whalen

Power of the Mind: Know Yourself by Dr. Anthony Emmett

I Miss Getting Lost by Julio Lucero

If You'd Only Listen: A Medical Memoir of Gaslighting, Grit & Grace by Rosie Sorenson, MA, MFT

Beyond the Headset: Finding My Voice by Kris Crawford

Diim and Wuuyiim: An African Folktale by Dr. Emmanuel Obi

Abducted by J.S. Ash

Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.

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