Buzzworthy
Have Book, Will Travel: 6 Literary Road Trips
The most effective way humans can connect with and understand one another is, arguably, through a shared experience. If you have ever … Keep Reading
Tall Poppy Review: Koslow Enthralls with Historical Fiction
If you were an English major in college, as I was, you spent hours swooning over F. Scott Fitzgerald–his brilliant stories, his glamorous … Keep Reading
Writers Remember Pat Conroy in a Collection of Essays
“You get a little moody sometimes, but I think that’s because you like to read. People that like to read are always … Keep Reading
Mitch Albom Takes Us Back to Heaven in His New Sequel
“I always carried the idea that when you die, there are these people sitting there waiting for you.” If ever there was … Keep Reading
Fiction
Here’s What “The Book Thief” Author Zusak Is Reading
Love The Book Thief and wonder about the kinds of books Markus Zusak reads? Zusak, also the author of recently released Bridge of Clay (Penguin) talks … Keep Reading
A Pirate Seeking Answers More Valuable Than Gold
The Isle of Gold (Black Spot Books) is Seven Jane’s debut novel, but you would assume she was a practiced author with the … Keep Reading
“Da Vinci’s Way:” Futuristic Stances on Work and Learning
A teen time travel series “Edge of Yesterday” (Small Batch Books) by Robin Stevens Payes was written to help guide young people … Keep Reading
“Still Life With Monkey” Ponders Carrying On
How does one define what makes a life worth living? In Katharine Weber’s Still Life With Monkey (Paul Dry Books), Duncan Wheeler, a … Keep Reading
Girly Book Club
Is Paradise Lost in Elin Hilderbrand’s “Winter in Paradise”?
In Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter in Paradise, (Little, Brown and Company) Irene Steele leads an idyllic life. She is the mother of two … Keep Reading
GBC Boston Chapter is a Melting Pot for Out-of-Towners
A bar and a DJ at a book club meeting? That wasn’t how it was scripted, but it made for one of … Keep Reading
December Decisions: Dramatic Marriages and a Cherished Past
Members of the Girly Book Club are voting on the following four titles to determine the book selection for its December club … Keep Reading
Book Club Guest Blog: “The Witch of Willow Hall”
It’s a daunting task writing about witches and ghosts and keeping an adult audience captivated with realism and empathy. So I had … Keep Reading
Thrillers
A Chat with “The Guilty Dead” Author P.J. Tracy
We chatted with P.J. Tracy, author of the thriller The Guilty Dead, now available to purchase. P.J. Tracy was the pseudonym of mother-daughter … Keep Reading
Longmire Lives: Continuing Craig Johnson’s Saga
Never underestimate the power of a long, tall cowboy with a big hat and a big heart. Depth of Winter (Viking Books), the 14th … Keep Reading
Jon Land’s Picks: Hollywood, Sci-Fi, and More!
As we near the end of September, you don’t want to miss the best of thrillers that came out in the last … Keep Reading
Stuart Turton’s Intricate Plot Bends Minds and Genres
This may very well be the twistiest, most intricate crime novel you’ll read this year. A tall order, I know, given the … Keep Reading
Romance
Offerman + Mullally In “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told”
In the whirring world of crazy TV production schedules, a constantly hungry public eye, and the normal pressures of married life, it’s … Keep Reading
“Trouble Brewing:” A Rom-Com Just in Time for Oktoberfest
Grab a chilled beer and dust off your lederhosen: it’s Oktoberfest. Not all beer enthusiasts can jet to Germany to join in … Keep Reading
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
Says Lauren Blakely: In Romance Genre, All You Need Is Love
It’s no shock that romance has always been stigmatized. Too often, the genre is viewed as frivolous, fluff literature strictly for women. … Keep Reading
Potpourri
Author Buzz Giveaway: Carrie Ann Ryan’s Latest
The 1001 Dark Nights books are perfect for any reader who craves a heart-pounding romance. New York Times Bestselling Author Carrie Ann … Keep Reading
Bad News Overload? 4 Books To Help You Through
Suffering from bad news overload? Well, we have a couple of remedies. One is dancing…and the other is books, of course! Roxanne … Keep Reading
When Life Gets in the Way of a Book Launch
Like a true first-time author, I had publication month all mapped out in my mind. As the date got closer, my anxieties … Keep Reading
How Doing Nothing Can Make You More Productive
When was the last time you found yourself doing nothing or sitting in quiet contemplation or simply looking out the window? Most … Keep Reading
Pop Culture
Women Star Wars Writers at the New York Comic-Con
This year at the New York Comic-Con, Mur Lafferty (“Solo: A Star Wars Story”), Katie Cook (“Star Wars: Search Your Feelings”), Justina … Keep Reading
“Alice Isn’t Dead:” Popular Podcast is Now a Novel
Buckle in and get ready for a risky road trip! The podcast Alice Isn’t Dead has gained a lot of popularity over the … Keep Reading
“Queen of Kenosha:” A Guitar-Playing, Nazi-Busting Heroine
October is Graphic Novel Writing Month, and to celebrate, why not try reading a gem from this genre? Queen of Kenosha, (Animal Media … Keep Reading
Two New Movies Prove Appeal of “Little Women”
What can a 150-year-old novel still offer up to readers in the digitally enhanced 21st century? As proof of the timeless appeal … Keep Reading
Non-Fiction
Dispelling Myths About the Brain and Consciousness
Why do we have consciousness? The mainstream view, expressed by Carl Sagan in 1977, is: “[The brain’s] workings – what we … Keep Reading
Justine Bateman Dissects the Odd Phenomenon of Fame
Ever wonder what it’s like to be famous? Of course you have. But would you sacrifice everything for the notoriety and fortune, … Keep Reading
A New Reality: Human Evolution for a Sustainable Future
The past 200 years have been marked by two worldwide explosions: population growth and economic growth. The latter, necessary to cope with … Keep Reading
Primer for Personal Safety and Healthy Relationships
Whether telling a street harasser to back off, explaining to a date you’re not interested in physical contact, or telling a boss … Keep Reading
AudioFile
Top Ten: September 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 with standout … Keep Reading
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
Meet Marc Thompson: Thrawn Alliances Narrator
Marc Thompson, voice actor and Star Wars audiobook narrator, most recently for Thrawn Alliances, shares how he began his career. BookTrib partners … Keep Reading