Buzzworthy
Finding Narrative in Dangerous Tourist Settings
I recently visited the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland’s County Clare—a mecca that attracts tourists from all over the world. The cliffs … Keep Reading
“Fear” Strikes Out in Small West Virginia Library Flap
As Fear, Bob Woodward’s new book about the first year of the Trump administration, climbs to the top of non-fiction bestseller lists, … Keep Reading
Book-to-Screen on Trials of Bookshop Ownership
If you have read The Bookshop (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) by Penelope Fitzgerald, you will want to see the movie to answer some questions: … Keep Reading
Anne Leigh Parrish: When You Have To Put Down The Book
Like all serious writers, I’m a serious reader. My love of fiction came from the books I read when I was young. … Keep Reading
Girly Book Club
November Choices: WWII, Titanic and Unlikely Friendships
Members of the Girly Book Club are voting on the following four titles to determine the book selection for their November club … Keep Reading
Dupattas and Desire: “Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows”
For the month of October, all chapters of the Girly Book Club are reading Balli Kaur Jaswal’s Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows (William … Keep Reading
Chapter Closeup: Living a New York State of Mind
When Sam Flores volunteered to host the New York Chapter of the Girly Book Club (G.B.C.), she had no idea what she … Keep Reading
The Inspiration Behind Brae’s “Eight Goodbyes”
Eight Goodbyes by Christine Brae is one of the featured titles in BookTrib’s initial “Book Club Booster Program,” in which the book … Keep Reading
Thrillers
Author P.J. Tracy Opens Up on Her First Solo Novel
“Some secrets are worth killing for.” That’s the setup for the highly anticipated thriller, The Guilty Dead, (Crooked Lane Books) the first … Keep Reading
Tall Poppy Review: “In Her Bones” Twists a Media Craze
In Her Bones (Atria Books) by Kate Moretti picks up absolutely on the media’s obsession with serial killers. From Jack the Ripper … Keep Reading
One-Man Wrecking Ball Picks Up Vince Flynn Legacy
Kyle Mills opens his fourth Mitch Rapp thriller (since taking over the series following the passing of Vince Flynn in 2013) Red … Keep Reading
Sorting Out the Truth in Slaughter’s Latest, “Pieces of Her”
Internationally bestselling author Karin Slaughter’s latest novel, Pieces of Her, is even more electrifying, provocative, and suspenseful than anything she’s written before. … Keep Reading
Fiction
Tall Poppy Review: “The Simplicity of Cider” Fresh in Fall
Charming and enchanting, The Simplicity of Cider (Gallery Books) by Amy E. Reichert is a must-read for Fall. Set in Door County, Wisconsin on … Keep Reading
“There There” Offers Visceral Vision of Urban Indian Life
There There (Knopf) by Tommy Orange tells the stories of 12 people of Native American descent in Oakland, California, Deep East Oakland, that … Keep Reading
Finalists Announced For Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Recognizing the power of literature to promote peace and reconciliation, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation has announced the finalists for the … Keep Reading
“His Favorites” Exposes Guilt and Vulnerability
With sparse, lyrical language, author of His Favorites (Scribner), Kate Walbert, shines a light on women’s rights as she tells us about Jo’s tragic … Keep Reading
Romance
For Those Who Feel Their Love Life Has Gone to the Dogs…
Life on the Leash (Gallery Books) is the perfect romantic comedy, complete with an eclectic group of hilarious characters, passionate career goals, and … Keep Reading
Meet The New York Times’ New Romance Columnist
Romance is one of the most successful genres in publishing despite often being overlooked by both the mainstream media and the publishing … Keep Reading
Romanticist Brae Goes Global in “Eight Goodbyes”
When Tessa Talman meets Simon Fremont for the first time, not only is she attracted to him, she is intrigued by how … Keep Reading
Alyssa Cole’s Latest Charms All with a Scottish Duke
Alyssa Cole has presented another winner in her acclaimed Reluctant Royals series with A Duke by Default. In this third installment, New … Keep Reading
Potpourri
AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Romance and Transformation
This week’s AuthorBuzz giveaway features a suspenseful romance and a powerful tale on the transforming experience of teaching for many unruly students … Keep Reading
17 Recommendations From 7 Independent Booksellers
Our segment, “What’s on the Front Table” features booksellers, owners, and buyers from some of the best indie bookstores in the U.S.! … Keep Reading
A Recovering Perfectionist Bans the Word Altogether
Since her 2009 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Dr. Lisa Doggett has come to realize MS is no excuse to avoid challenges. Instead, … Keep Reading
“Love Coming Home” Author Links Happiness With Home
What is your first thought when you walk through your front door? Do you love the way the air smells like spice, … Keep Reading
Pop Culture
Ann Patchett’s “Bel Canto” Now an Operatic Movie
In Italian, “bel canto” means “beautiful singing.” Readers of Ann Patchett’s 2001 novel, Bel Canto (Harper Perennial) could only imagine the music that … Keep Reading
Colette’s Rules: Her 10 Tips for Success as Movie Debuts
“Colette,” the movie starring Keira Knightley as the tradition-smashing French writer, comes to theaters Sept. 21. It’s a well-done period biopic with … Keep Reading
Ellen Oh On “Crazy Rich Asians” and Representation
Ellen Oh is one of the founders of We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity of multiple forms in children’s literature … Keep Reading
“Access Restricted:” 1984 Meets The Handmaid’s Tale
Access Restricted (Harlequin Teen) is the gripping follow-up everyone has been anticipating from Gregory Scott Katsoulis after his original hit All Rights Reserved. Katsoulis takes … Keep Reading
Non-Fiction
“From the Corner of the Oval:” A Job Landed by Craigslist
Beck Dorey-Stein is not unlike any young adult fresh out of school and focused on herself, her friends and her love life. … Keep Reading
Discovery of the “Real” Lolita from the Classic
This story appears through BookTrib’s partnership with the International Thriller Writers. It first appeared in The Big Thrill. When discussing a novel, many an … Keep Reading
“The Sun Does Shine:” Hinton Stares Down Death Row
The Sun Does Shine (St. Martin’s Press) is a powerful and important memoir, showing a discouraging side of our legal system and an … Keep Reading
Immigration Attorney Memoir Reads Like Espionage Thriller
It’s a collection of immigration case histories that read more like espionage thrillers, populated with KGB agents, nuclear whistle-blowers, and even accused … Keep Reading
AudioFile
Recommendations of Audiobooks Tied to Extreme Weather
What’s a body to do that’s any more cooling than tucking into some extreme weather audiobooks—and a supply of rotating beverage choices? … Keep Reading
Four Witty Audiobooks About Family Togetherness
I love my family, in all its born-into, married-into, blended, extended exuberance. Yet it’s around now in the family-togetherness season—generally while navigating … Keep Reading
Eight Portraits of Nelson Mandela in Audiobooks
Earlier this summer marked the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. With celebrations and tributes happening around the world, I wanted … Keep Reading
10 Editors’ Picks from “Earphones” Award Winners
Every month, AudioFile Magazine reviewers and editors give “Earphones Awards” to the best new audiobooks — the listens that combine blow-you-away narrations … Keep Reading