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The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories by Jess Walter Reading can be a transcendent experience. Constant readers like me are occasionally transported magically into another time, place or world by the sheer eloquence and elegant beauty of an author’s choice of words and phrasing. It doesn’t happen frequently but …
For August, we are celebrating women’s fiction titles that showcase characters relocating from a small town to a big city. Big cities and small towns can be canvas on which authors develop their characters or even characters in and of themselves. Here are four books that perfectly capture this plot …
Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow …
The finalists for the 2023 Kirkus Prize are out. The Kirkus Prize, in its 10th year, is one of the richest literary awards in the world and grants a prize of $50,000 every year to authors for works of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers’ literature. This year’s finalists were books …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. By day, Leah Rachel von Essen is the editor-in-chief of Chicago Booth Magazine at the University of Chicago. By night, she reviews genre-bending fiction for Booklist, and writes regularly as a senior contributor …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story addict. She exists on a steady diet of books and hot chocolate, with a heaping side of travel …
Gia R. is from Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated with two business degrees. While studying, her short nonfiction story was published in 2018 in Write On, Downtown, an ASU journal. Since then, she taught preschool students abroad. Now back in AZ, you’ll find her writing, reading, and adoring digital art. View …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O’Connor. She spends her …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Third Wheel? I didn’t pick Third Wheel as much as it chose me. After the success of my debut short story collection, 50 States, I had this idea to follow it up with another collection of short stories linked …
Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge by Spencer Quinn What’s it About? Mrs. Plansky receives a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson, who needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam. By morning, she has lost everything to the scammers. She follows her only clue on a …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Fifth Student (Brad Parker and Karen Richmond Medical Thrillers Book 6)? The Fifth Student, like my other novels, is based on my prior professional life as an academic scientist, which included cancer research and teaching at Harvard Medical …
25 Aug 2023 5 Books to Read for Fans of JD Salinger Step into a world where poignant introspection and vivid storytelling intertwine—a realm that echoes the brilliance of JD Salinger’s timeless narratives. From coming-of-age tales that delve into the complexities of human experience to narratives that explore the nuances …
Karin Slaughter fans always know what they’re in for— gritty, propulsive, unflinching, and perhaps most notably, unabashedly topical thrillers, no matter how controversial or harrowing. With her latest — the 11th in her bestselling Will Trent series and her 23rd overall — Slaughter continues her trend of not pulling any …
25 Aug 2023 6 Romance Books to Read for a Happily Ever After If you’re a hopeless romantic in search of your next book crush, you’ve just stumbled upon a treasure trove of enchanting tales. From chance encounters that ignite passionate flames to sweeping gestures that defy the odds, we’ve …
Captivated by Jessica Rooker Quinton Starks is a vain, self-absorbed, philandering playboy and company president whose life is work, partying, and one-night stands. He treats women as sexual objects rather than equals until he finds himself enthralled with a sweet and humble innkeeper, Amelia Johansson. Only there’s one small problem—she’s …
Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr What’s it About? Two childhood rivals are forced to work together to plan their parents’ anniversary party. She thinks he’s a too-charming slacker, and he thinks she’s allergic to fun —there’s no better time to resume their war, and fall in love along …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Courtney has been reading and collecting books almost as long as she’s been alive. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing. Courtney has been writing with Book Riot since 2019, and …
Your Future Is Your Business by Will Skeeters A wonderful, informative book to inspire you to take the first step in your journey to becoming everything you can be. With real-life examples of entrepreneurs and athletes who have faced enormous obstacles, you will find the encouragement you need to just …
The Spy Who Knew Too Much by Howard Blum What’s it About? A retired spy gets back into the game to solve a perplexing case—and reconcile with his daughter, a CIA officer who married into the very family that derailed his own CIA career — in this true-life tale. Readers …
The Other Side of the Hayfields by R.T. Douglass What’s it About? A gripping historical novel that explores the moral dilemmas of a young man facing poverty, war, and social injustice while a nation tears apart. In his gripping new historical novel, The Other Side of the Hayfields, R.T. Douglass …
Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow …
18 Aug 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of P.C. and Kristin Cast Get ready to dive into a world of fantasy that’s as enchanting as P.C. and Kristin Cast’s magical books! From epic battles to mystical powers, these books are a one-way ticket to fantasy fun. So, grab …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Percy Jackson and the Olympians middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan is getting a long-awaited TV adaptation with Disney+, and the first teaser trailer has just dropped! It stars Walker Scobell …
18 Aug 2023 5 Books Every History Buff Should Dive Into Calling all history buffs and curious minds! We’ve curated a captivating collection of must-read books – both fiction and nonfiction – that will transport you through time, unravel the mysteries of bygone eras, and offer fresh perspectives on the …
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Book News HELP FOR LAHAINA: The raging wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have burned a path of devastation, which includes the Lahaina Public Library. The library is among irreplaceable lost artifacts and treasured locations in the town of Lahaina, the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Click this …
Too Late by Colleen Hoover What’s it About? This seamless blend of romance and horror highlights the grueling reality of what some people have to do in order to survive and support their families. “That’s where love finds you … in the tragedies.” Too Late (Grand Central Publishing) is a …
Dirty Filthy Billionaire: A Dirty Universe Novella by Laurelin Paige (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, Simone Lima walked onto the pages of my manuscript clear back in 2016. She was sexy and salty as Donovan Kincaid’s personal assistant. I knew I’d eventually give her a story, and that the …
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 advertising and …
The Stepfamily by Bonnie Traymore What’s it About? Laura is living the life she’s always wanted, but when someone makes an attempt on her life and her husband Peter starts to keep secrets, she realizes she needs to get to the bottom of it before it’s too late. Building on …
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