Five titles published by the 小蝌蚪APP Press have been named finalists in the 19th annual Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Awards.
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Librarians and booksellers will determine winners in 65 categories.
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Foreword Reviews is the only review magazine solely dedicated to reviewing titles by small, independent and university presses. The complete list of the finalists can be found at:
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