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Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington is, as described on its website, a “medium/maximum security fenced facility that provides older males sentenced to Juvenile Rehabilitation treatment with education and vocational training.” Graduate students in University of Washington’s Information School are holding a book drive to upgrade the books available in the …
Many of us look to books for a source of inspiration — and not just the creative type of inspiration. We see ourselves in our most beloved characters, feeling their triumphs as our own. When a book’s theme preaches strength through adversity, we’re compelled by that calling. But while these …
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Controversy Surrounds Classic Children’s Author: Ever since Puffin Books U.K. and the Roald Dahl Story Company hired the consulting company to change some of the text in Dahl’s classic children’s books, it has dominated space in the industry trades. Certain phrases like “small men” in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have now been …
Winter is my favorite season for reading. There’s no competition. It is also my favorite season, period, so I suppose this makes sense. I am most definitely biased. Even so, I think winter has a lot to offer readers, even if you are not a fan of cold and snow. …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Within the broader mystery category are so many sub-genres that, in my opinion, there’s something for nearly every reader. Some, like the locked room mystery or whodunit, focus on a puzzle that the …
Collect Call to My Mother: Essays on Love, Grief, and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep by Lori Horvitz What’s it About? Essays about love, family and grief from a queer Jewish New Yorker living in the South as she looks for love in the internet age. Publish Date: 1/7/2023 Genre: …
When author Chloe Gong burst into the literary scene, she was in her final year of college — in the middle of a pandemic. It was with the help of BookTok that her debut novel, These Violent Delights, became a bestseller. The novel, inspired by Romeo & Juliet, is set …
There’s something fascinating about monster tales — something that keeps us humans coming back for more. And, let’s be honest: we’re the ones creating the monsters here. So what is it about monsters that’s so fascinating? In the late 1990s, Jeffrey Jerome Cohen wrote an essay called “Monster Culture (Seven …
With 2023 moving full steam ahead now, it’s hit me that the early 2000s occurred a solid 20 years ago. The fact that there now exists a That ’90s Show in place of That ’70s Show feels like a surreal, out-of-body experience. How has the time sped by this fast? …
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Nerdy Romantics Podcast. Romance and women’s fiction author Y. M. Nelson discusses the nerdy — superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, and nerdy pop culture; and the romantic — romance novels, romantic movies, and romance tropes she loves. From reviews of books, TV and movies, to …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. One Piece is one of the most popular anime series out now. It got its start as a serialized manga getting published in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1997 and by 1999 it was made …
From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience. This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and …
Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address. It is the first time a governor in the country has directly spoken about the wave of censorship, book banning, and harassment being seen by schools and libraries. While some legislators in other arenas have addressed the …
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write West of Jaws? I wanted to blend fantasy and pop culture. I wanted two characters to be in love and for that love to fail them, combining interpersonal realism with fantastical, sexy nonsense. Like if Terry Pratchett and Carrie …
What is a superhero without a supervillain? Not much. Some supervillains, however, are worth a lot more than others. I have therefore decided to spotlight some lesser-known villains. Are they underrated gems or irredeemable losers who deserve to be forgotten? You decide! Today’s subject: M.O.D.A.M.! Some of you may be …
by Brianna Labuskes ParisOctober 1936 “Good morning,” Hannah called in German as she pushed through the door of the Library of Burned Books at 65 boulevard Arago three days after the incident in front of the violin shop. The library was nestled into a far corner of Montparnasse, an area …
If you’ve been on BookTok at all over the last few years, you’ve probably seen at least one video singing praises of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novels. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was a huge hit on the addictive app in 2021 and was picked up by Netflix for an …
During Black History Month in the library, I’m always looking for titles to recommend to the teenagers at the high school where I work. Of course, I spend time highlighting books by Black YA authors — all Black authors, YA or not, to be perfectly honest — yet I wasn’t …
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by P.D. Botha What’s it About? Botha examines the clash between natural science and theology by taking a granular approach to uncover the big questions, including how the earth came into being, how life originated on earth, and what determines our humanity. We are going to …
The Cancer Code by Andrew Findlay What’s it About? A brilliant New York biochemist must keep his miracle cure out of the hands of a ruthless pharmaceutical corporation Affordable healthcare, regulations on pharmaceutical corporations and scientific advancements in these areas are some of the hottest topics in the current American …
Herman Hesse once said, “Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.” TL;DR: Hooray for books! Sure, we literally have history books, but that’s not the only form of literature that can impart important events of the past. We …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Readers don’t ask for much: an infinite budget for books, a TBR longer than we can finish in a lifetime, pretty bookshelves filled to the brim, a nice comfortable chair, and a good …
16 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Knives Out Whether you’re looking for a whodunit to investigate, or a thrilling game of cat and mouse to follow along, these new mystery and thriller releases will have you at the very edge of your seat. Check out our picks …
16 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of the Modern Love Podcast Much like the Modern Love podcast hosted by Anna Martin, these books explore love in a diverse set of ways. Check out our picks of new romance reads from authors like Willow Winters, Courtney Walsh, Eva Devon, …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You might be a sci-fi connoisseur, but can you identify science fiction books from the descriptions of people who truly hated them? See if you can guess the sci-fi book based on its …
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Happy February, YA nerds! This short month is shaping up to be packed full of amazing YA releases, from horror/thrillers to swoony romances — it seems kind of funny that February would be …
The House Guest by Hank Phillippi Ryan In her twisty-turny signature style, bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan’s newest thriller, The House Guest (Forge Books), takes readers inside the life of a woman whose entire existence is turned inside out. Alyssa Macallen has devoted the last eight years to giving her …
