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Mel Torrefranca

Endless TBRs. Overhyped trends. DNF after DNF.

With so many options out there, it’s easy to spend more time searching for the right books than actually reading them.

In 2020, I created Lost Island Press for readers who want consistently good stories—minus the guesswork.

So you can start reading, and Get Lost.

— Mel Torrefranca
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“Every time I pick up one of their books, I never regret reading it.”

— Víctor Cantelar Sagrado, Member Since 2023

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— Keith Hayden, Member Since 2026

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