Buzzworthy
Mary Pearson’s Picks: YA Thrilling Fantasy and Romance
BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. Mary E. Pearson returns to her Remnant Chronicles universe in Dance of Thieves—a young adult novel that follows a … 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
Tall Poppy Review: Psycho Dysfunction in “Little Black Lies”
A funny thing happened after I read Little Black Lies (Grand Central Publishing). I met Sandra Block on Twitter soon after reading the … Keep Reading
Book and Wine Combos Perfect for Summer Reading
BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. Picture your perfect evening in: What do you see? A nice big book? A glass of wine? … Keep Reading
Fiction
“The Masterpiece” Features Art of Grand Central
Today’s radiant Grand Central Terminal belies the nadir of its seventh decade when decay, crime, and overreaching developers threatened its existence. Thanks … Keep Reading
Impact On Countries & Time: Joan Silber’s “Improvement”
Connecting 1970s Turkey and New York today, 72-year-old author Joan Silber, winner of the 2018 Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction, weaves a tapestry … Keep Reading
Technology and Terror Fill Shah’s Dystopian Society
In Bina Shah’s Before She Sleeps (Delphinium), the ratio of men to women in a South West Asia capital has become increasingly and … Keep Reading
Tall Poppy Review: Fragile Friendships in “The Glass Wives”
In Amy Nathan’s The Glass Wives (Saint Martin’s Press), a devastating end becomes a beginning of sorts for Evie and Nicole Glass. … Keep Reading
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! … Keep Reading
Howard Michael Gould’s Hollywood Thriller “Last Looks”
“What a world the man lived in: Phony friends with phony laughter, phony police walking phony streets, phony adversaries throwing phony punches … Keep Reading
Anubis: A Thriller Straight from U.S. Intelligence
You expect a thriller written by a retired member of the U.S. Intelligence Community who served in Iraq and Saudi Arabia to … Keep Reading
43 Thrillers: Everything You Need To Know For This Fall
As a reviewer and insider, Ryan Steck has been called “the Godfather of the thriller genre.” In this first contributed piece to … Keep Reading
Girly Book Club
This Month’s Pick: Jesmyn Ward’s “Sing, Unburied, Sing”
For the month of September, all chapters of the Girly Book Club are reading Jesmyn Ward’s Sing, Buried, Sing (Scribner). Here’s the … Keep Reading
October Choices: Secret Lives, and a Stirring Memoir
Members of the Girly Book Club are voting on the following four titles to determine the book selection for their October club … Keep Reading
Chapter Closeup: The Real Booklovers of Orange County
Meet Jennifer Holmes. She is the mother of five, has two dogs and works in the family business with her husband. In … Keep Reading
Guest Blogger: Of Fame and the Absurd in “Hits and Misses”
Hits and Misses, a collection of humorous short stories, is a backstage pass to Simon Rich’s fears and neuroses. And that is … Keep Reading
Romance
Romance & Recovery In Kristen Proby’s Latest Novel
Kristen Proby is no stranger to the romance genre and holds her own as a returning New York Times bestselling author. However, … Keep Reading
Eloisa James Continues to Impress in “Born to be Wilde”
The year is 1780 and we’re on book 3 of The Wildes of Lindow Castle by Eloisa James, Born to Be Wilde (Avon). The … Keep Reading
Sarah MacLean on Wickedly Weaving Scandal & Privilege
BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. If you’re looking for an addicting summer read, you can’t go wrong with Sarah MacLean’s Wicked and the … Keep Reading
In “Switch and Bait,” Ricki Schultz Spoofs Modern Online Dating
If sarcastic wit and sharp insight into modern dating culture are your cup of exotic tea, then meet author Ricki Schultz. Last … Keep Reading
Non-Fiction
Mariah Carey, Margot Kidder and Me: Defying The Verdict
Two beloved celebrities diagnosed with bipolar disorder have recently been featured in the news: singer Mariah Carey and actress Margot Kidder. After … Keep Reading
Gigged: Sarah Kessler on Future of the Job Market
Uber, Lyft, TaskRabbit – these are only a few of the avenues available for people looking for work in the “gig economy.” … Keep Reading
Books to Read for World Refugee Awareness Month
BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. June is World Refugee Awareness Month. To bring insight into the diverse experiences of refugees, we’ve … Keep Reading
The Fitzgeralds’ Connecticut Fling: Its Effect on Gatsby
In “Boats Against the Current: The Honeymoon Summer of Scott and Zelda,” Richard Webb details F. Scott Fitzgerald’s time in Westport, CT, … Keep Reading
Pop Culture
Applying the Principles of Improv to Break Free
If you’ve ever spent time watching improvisational comedy, two things might have struck you: (1) this is entertaining and (2) this looks … Keep Reading
Star Wars Lip Sync Battle with Marc Thompson
BookTrib partners with Signature Views from Penguin Random House to bring you more great content. Today we have a special treat, a … Keep Reading
Love Mysteries? Love Books? Here’s a Collection For You
If you like mysteries and you like books, there’s a collection of stories you should know about. Bibliomysteries: Volume Two, edited by Otto … Keep Reading
Anxiety, Representation, and Fearless Women
BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. What does it mean to be a fearless woman? Authors Mary Robinette Kowal and Robyn Bennis have a few … Keep Reading
Potpourri
AuthorBuzz Giveaway: 3 Steamy Romances
This week’s AuthorBuzz giveaway features three romances hotter than steamy August days. Dear Reader First love gets a second chance this summer … Keep Reading
17 Books That Someone Considered Life Changing
“What is the book that changed your life?” That is the question Roxanne loves to ask all of our guests. “The stories … Keep Reading
Finalists Are Named for Southern Fiction Award
The Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction has announced its finalists. The annual award is given to a writer whose work is … Keep Reading
Sorting Through Fiction and Non-Fiction Narratives
At Delphinium, we often ponder the difference between fiction and non-fiction narrative, and it seems more and more that these two literary … Keep Reading