The 9 Best Horror Novels of 2023
January 22, 2024
Now that we've had time to look back, here were the nine absolute best horror novels of 2023 that you should be reading in 2024. Read The Full Article Here
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Must-Read Historical Fiction Set in Italy
January 21, 2024
The best historical fiction set in Italy, like these nine titles, explores the complex and even chaotic history of the country. Read The Full Article Here
Writers, Ink Podcast: Author Matthew Blake Went From Writing Screenplays
January 21, 2024
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in …
The 8 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 That You Need
January 20, 2024
2023 is over, but the best nonfiction books of 2023, from memoirs to microhistories and more, deserve a spot on your 2024 TBR. Read The Full Article Here
Why Read African Thrillers? A Year in Review
January 20, 2024
This story appears through BookTrib’s partnership with the International Thriller Writers. It first appeared in The Big Thrill. Readers of mysteries and thrillers enjoy great stories, memorable characters, and an adrenaline rush or two. Many of them also enjoy mind travel — going to other parts of the world where …
Quiz: Can You Match the Blurb to the Book?
January 19, 2024
Which book is “The wittiest and most fun murder party you’ve ever been invited to”? Find out in this book blurb quiz! Read The Full Article Here
Colorful Assortment of Blooming Flowers in Fun and Mystical Mazes
January 19, 2024
Come one, come all, you have been invited to come see the blooming flowers in Miss Cathy’s Garden! Join Miss Cathy and her sidekick Dr. Petal Head in Miss Cathy’s Garden of Mazes Flowers & Fun by Candi G as we learn about beautiful flowers while trying to make our …
What Makes an “It” Book?
January 18, 2024
And what were the “it” books of 2024? Read The Full Article Here
Interview with Douglas Smith, Author of The Lost Expedition
January 18, 2024
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Lost Expedition? The Lost Expedition is the final book in my Dream Rider Saga trilogy. I’d written one novel (The Wolf at the End of the World), which had been well received, so I figured, “How hard can …
Read an Excerpt from THE WATERS by Bonnie Jo Campbell
January 17, 2024
Read an excerpt of The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell, just announced as the January 2024 pick for the Today Show's “Read With Jenna” book club. Read The Full Article Here
Man Sets Out to Unravel Truth Behind Twin Brother’s Murder
January 16, 2024
What could drive someone to want to kill his own brother? The answer will leave readers of Blue Ridge by Peter Malone Elliott stunned. This debut psychological thriller follows a pair of identical twins, Cillian and Christopher, who are long estranged and filled with a deep hatred for each other. …
Powerful Beings Hide in Shadows of Circus in Dark Romantasy
January 16, 2024
Five elements, five kingdoms, five Queens that feud, and a terrible twist of fate that births a curious love between a child of water and slave to fire. Aurora Ascher’s debut fantasy, Sanctuary of the Shadow (Red Tower Books), is a romance set in a world where beside humans, exists …
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for January 4, 2024
January 15, 2024
The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Read The Full Article Here
Illinois Law Banning Book Bans Officially In Effect
January 15, 2024
A bill prohibiting book bans across Illinois that was signed in June 2023 has now officially gone into effect. Read The Full Article Here
12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out January 2024
January 14, 2024
This list of January children's book releases includes new books by Joanna Ho, Anne Ursu, Frank Morrison, and more. Read The Full Article Here
Books & Looks Podcast: Exploring Historical Shadows: A Conversation with
January 14, 2024
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he …
“Ruthless Vows” Concludes Bestselling Tale of Romance and Epic War
January 13, 2024
“Tuck my words into your pocket. Let them be your armor.” Ruthless Vows (Wednesday Books) by Rebecca Ross has been on my list of highly anticipated reads from the moment I finished the first book, Divine Rivals, and I feel so privileged to have received an ARC. I had to …
10 New Romance Books to Enjoy in January 2024
January 13, 2024
These 10 new romance books releasing in January 2024, like Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert, are *chef kiss*. Read The Full Article Here
Author Takes on Fraught Friendship and a Suspicious Murder in
January 12, 2024
Setting someone up for murder is a complicated way to get revenge — no matter what the circumstances. But is that what’s happening in the second book of author MHR Geer’s Anne Wilson Thriller Series, Abandoned? It’s an understatement to say that Anne Wilson has a complicated relationship with her …
How to Start Reading Nonfiction
January 12, 2024
Never been a big reader of true stories but want to change that? Here's how to start reading nonfiction. Read The Full Article Here
Riveting Short Story Collection Comments on the Human Experience
January 11, 2024
Perhaps the greatest compliment one can pay a writer is this: As long as Stanislas Yassukovich keeps writing stories, I will keep reading them. I remember being introduced to this author when someone handed me James Grant, a long, dense novel about a privileged yet troubled young man that I …
A Genre-Bending Thrill Ride Through the Lone Star State
January 11, 2024
On Madera Creek, the second installment in Rachel Goss’s engaging SHE (science, history and espionage) series, is a fast-paced genre-bending tale set against the captivating backdrop of 1947 West Texas. The journey unfolds with the bloody prison escape of convicted Soviet spy, 28-year-old Natasha Baranov. Though she’s killed an innocent …
New Jane Austen Covers, Books Save Lives Act, “American Fiction”
January 10, 2024
Anna Bond Paints New Jane Austen Covers Jane Austen’s classic novels, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility by Puffin in Bloom now feature new covers by Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond. Anna said, “As a continuation of the Puffin In Bloom series, I hand-painted the cover artwork with …
Data Overwhelmingly Supports Libraries and Library Workers: Book Censorship News,
January 10, 2024
The data supports the work of libraries and library workers far more than it doesn't. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Read The Full Article Here
Douglas Preston Proves Truth is Sometimes Stranger Than Fiction in
January 9, 2024
Douglas Preston may be most well-known for his bestselling fiction — both his solo projects and the series he co-writes with Lincoln Child — but the prolific author is also a renowned journalist and established nonfiction writer. With his latest book release, Preston introduces readers to this side of his …
New Horizons: 5 Stories About Adapting in an Unfamiliar Culture
January 9, 2024
The unfamiliar can be intimidating, especially when you move to a new country, immerse yourself in a new culture, or are thrown into unexpected living conditions. But a strong will, a kind stranger, a loved one, or a good enough reason to stay is all it takes to get through …
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for January 5, 2024
January 8, 2024
The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Read The Full Article Here
The Stories That Clicked With Readers This Year…
January 7, 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, we at BookTrib are reflecting on yet another year of great books, interesting stories, and changes in the publishing world. We covered new releases, helped you discover books you probably haven’t heard of before, saw some of our favorites adapted to the big screen, …
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for January 6, 2024
January 7, 2024
The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Read The Full Article Here
24 Favorites From 2023 That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
January 6, 2024
BookTrib’s tagline is “Where Readers Discover.” And in case you forgot, editors like us are readers too. One of the great joys of being part of BookTrib is having the chance to learn about authors that most people have probably never heard of. It’s a pleasure reading their stories, focusing …
