St. Martin's Press

Historical Novel Spills the Secrets and Grace of Matchmaking

A divorcee and her two daughters are grieving for Sara, their beloved mother and grandmother who died recently after a very long life as a matchmaker. Sara’s career began at an early age, as a ten-year old girl on a boat with her family, emigrating from Eastern Europe to America.…

Claudia KeenanSeptember 20, 2022

Thrillers

Baby Teeth Proves It’s Dangerous to Play Favorites

If you are in need of a blood chilling thriller to make your heart pound, Baby Teeth (St. Martin's Press) is for you! It is clear that author Zoje Stage mastered everything dark and suspenseful when she created Hanna, a seven year old, and the only child of Suzette and Alex.…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 13, 2018

Romance

November’s Author Crush: There is No Author Quite like Lisa Kleypas

The other day, I got a text from a friend that read: “I need a good new romance author to read. Who do you recommend? They have to be Lisa Kleypas-like.” I wracked my brain for hours until I finally had to admit the truth: there is no one else…

Rachel CarterNovember 17, 2016

Romance

Who Needs Sleep? The Books That are Keeping Us Awake All Night Long

The other day I sent an email to one of my BookTrib editors (and fellow writer), Beth. “UMM I started reading The Crossfire Series by Sylvia Day and I can’t stop,” it read. “I only got two hours of sleep last night!” After she chastised me for just now discovering the…

Rachel CarterMay 4, 2016

Romance

Heat Index: 5 Hot New Historical Novels You Must Read

There’s something about getting your hands on a novel that transports you to another time and place with just a turn of the page that warms the soul. Whether it’s St. Thomas in the early 1800s or 17th century Italy, diving into these historical time pieces is like entering an…

Beth WaskoJuly 23, 2015

Miscellany

Douglas Brunt Shares an AuthorBuzz Giveaway and Story!

Dear Reader, see what this week’s AuthorBuzz author, Douglas Brunt, has to say! In each note you’ll receive invitations to join contests, get free books, bookplates or bookmarks, read personal stories, and more. Dear Reader, TROPHY SON explores single sport specialization, obsessive parenting, steroids, and the behind the scenes world…

BookTribMay 28, 2017

Nonfiction

VMA Week: Photographer Afshin Shahidi Gives BookTrib a ‘Private View’ of Icons Prince, Beyonce in an Exclusive Interview

One of my favorite pictures of Prince is the cover photo of Afshin Shahidi’s forthcoming book, Prince: A Private View. One of the reasons I am so enamored of this picture is due to the striking contrast of black and white in Prince’s clothing against the simplistic set--- what…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 25, 2017

Nonfiction

Teen Millennials Meet (and Adore) Queen Victoria 170 Years after Her Reign

As a historian, juggling the challenge of being the consultant on a TV historical drama series where the original story often has had to be tailored to the need for dramatic effect, my bottom line is this: does it arouse the viewers' interest in the real story? It became apparent…

BookTrib Guest AuthorFebruary 8, 2017

Nonfiction

Smart Reads: 5 Beautiful Books That Offer a Visual Feast

By now our readers are aware of how much we love the holidays—and how much we love sharing our favorite books to give as gifts. But our suggestions wouldn’t be complete without those gorgeous coffee table books that sweep you away with their luscious photos and fascinating stories. Their spectacular…

JeriAnn GellerDecember 10, 2015

Giveaways

9 Enthralling Audiobooks to Get You Through Spring Cleaning — WIN a FREE Subscription from Audiobooks.com!

Our friends over at Audiobooks.com have compiled a list of essential audiobooks that are sure to keep you company as you make your way through the daunting task of spring cleaning this April. While we know we all have to do it, it doesn't have to be boring, right? Take a…

Beth WaskoApril 7, 2016

Fiction

The Champion of Middle-Aged Mothers Is Back!

Kate Reddy has returned in full force in Allison Pearson’s new novel with St. Martin's Press, How Hard Can It Be? Pearson’s character, Kate, is now older, more mature, a more seasoned character. Pearson’s column, Sandwich Woman, about women in midlife who struggle with their children and their parents as both grow…

Susan Shapiro BarashJuly 19, 2018

Fiction

Tall Poppy Review: A Meet-Cute Turned Deadly

A thought-provoking, beautifully written portrait of marriage and motherhood is entwined with a propulsive, page-turning psychological mystery in Jessica Strawser’s Almost Missed You (St. Martin's Press). The novel starts with a clever and twisty set up – the romantic back story of how Violet and Finn meet cute, lose track…

Kelly SimmonsJuly 4, 2019

Fiction

Infidelity, Corruption and Love Abound in Michele Campbell’s ‘It’s Always the Husband’

Aubrey, Jenny and Kate are college roommates who come from very different backgrounds and instantly develop strong friendships. Kate is the bad girl who leads them to trouble and Jenny is the good girl who is always there to get them out of it. While in college, Aubrey loses her…

Jennifer BlankfeinJune 19, 2017

Fiction

Book Excerpt! Lisa Scottoline’s ‘One Perfect Lie’

For a sneak peek of Lisa Scottoline's One Perfect Lie (St. Martin's Press, April 11, 2017) check out the excerpt below! One Perfect Lie Chapter One Chris Brennan was applying for a teaching job at Central Valley High School, but he was a fraud. His resume was fake, and his identity…

Beth WaskoApril 3, 2017

Fiction

Heat Index: 5 Hot New Books That Make Us Feel Like a Teen Again

Ah, young love. Remember the feeling of meeting your first love? Remember the heartbreak that followed? We sure do and that's why this week's Heat Index is all about finding your inner teen again. We've got 5 hot new YA books that take us back to high school and remind us…

Beth WaskoAugust 21, 2015

Fiction

Arrow Season 4 Trailer Drops and Gives Us Major ‘Olicity’ Feels

Arrow is returning Wednesday, October 7, and fans of "Olicity" Can. Not. Wait. SPOILER ALERT! Oliver (Stephen Amell) rode off into the sunset with his computer-tech lady love, Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) last May, and producers are promising a bit of domestic bliss at the start of the new…

Rachel CarterSeptember 8, 2015

St. Martin’s Press

Historical Novel Spills the Secrets and Grace of Matchmaking

Baby Teeth Proves It’s Dangerous to Play Favorites

November’s Author Crush: There is No Author Quite like Lisa Kleypas

Who Needs Sleep? The Books That are Keeping Us Awake All Night Long

Heat Index: 5 Hot New Historical Novels You Must Read

Douglas Brunt Shares an AuthorBuzz Giveaway and Story!

VMA Week: Photographer Afshin Shahidi Gives BookTrib a ‘Private View’ of Icons Prince, Beyonce in an Exclusive Interview

Teen Millennials Meet (and Adore) Queen Victoria 170 Years after Her Reign

Smart Reads: 5 Beautiful Books That Offer a Visual Feast

9 Enthralling Audiobooks to Get You Through Spring Cleaning — WIN a FREE Subscription from Audiobooks.com!

The Champion of Middle-Aged Mothers Is Back!

Tall Poppy Review: A Meet-Cute Turned Deadly

Infidelity, Corruption and Love Abound in Michele Campbell’s ‘It’s Always the Husband’

Book Excerpt! Lisa Scottoline’s ‘One Perfect Lie’

Heat Index: 5 Hot New Books That Make Us Feel Like a Teen Again

Arrow Season 4 Trailer Drops and Gives Us Major ‘Olicity’ Feels

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