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Spring Issue (March/April/May)February 1stFebruary 15th1st Thursday in March
Summer Issue (June/July/Aug): Summer ReadsMay 1st May 15th1st Thursday in June
Fall Issue (Sep/Oct/Nov): Global ReadsAugust 1stAugust 15th1st Thursday in September
Winter Issue (Dec/Jan/Feb): Award IssueN/A Nov 15th1st Thursday in December
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Shelf Unbound indie book review magazine features the best of small press and self-published books. Each issue reaches 125,000 avid readers in more than 70 countries. A 2015 & 2016 Maggie Award WINNER for Best Digital-Only Magazine, Shelf Unbound is known for its in-depth interviews with authors ranging from unsung talents to Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as to what Publisher’s Weekly described as its rich design.

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