Celebrate Bridgerton Release Day with Jane Austen
BookTrib is proud to introduce the latest Shop Bookish partner, The Unemployed Philosophers Guild. We love their quirky literary-themed items, so in their honor, we’ve asked the fractious younger sister of Bridgerton’s Lady Whistledown, the ever-entertaining Lady Hollaback, to recommend some of her personal favorites. Not surprisingly, it’s all Jane Austen-related. Enjoy!
“Bridgerton” is Back!
Costco Plans to Stop Selling Books Year-Round
Beginning in January 2025, in a blow to publishers and authors, Costco plans to stop selling books regularly at stores around the United States, instead only selling them during the holiday shopping period (September through December). Learn more about this critical setback for readers, authors and publishers here.
Enter to Win This Literary Bundle!
Win a copy of Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan and My Two and Only by Carla Malden, plus: a “Beach Reads” Soy Candle, a pair of Wooden Bookmarks and Stemless Wine Glasses, a Pink Library Card Memo Pad, and more.
Trans Actor and YouTuber Abigail Thorn Joins Cast of “House of the Dragon”
When HBO’s House of the Dragon returns later this month, there will once again be blood — new blood, that is. Writer and actor Abigail Thorn has confirmed that she will appear in the show’s second season to play the new role of Sharako Lohar, commander of the Triarchy, an allegiance of three “free cities” amid the dragonfire-fueled politics of Westeros.
Oprah’s Next Book Club Pick
Familiaris by David Wroblewski is the long-awaited follow-up to Wroblewski’s bestselling debut, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, which was an Oprah’s Book Club pick when it was published in 2008. Travel back in time to hear the story of Edgar’s grandfather, John, and the origin of the Sawtelle family farm — and their beloved dogs.
Book Banning Strikes Again: Iowa Schools Remove Holocaust, World War II Classics
Several Iowa school districts have removed books on the Holocaust and World War II in efforts to comply with a new wave of sweeping book bans. Some of the books stripped from school bookshelves include Kurt Vonnegut’s anti-war novel, Slaughterhouse-Five, and Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel, Maus. Learn more about the importance of these books and the dangers of book bans here.
“Red Star Falling” by Steve Berry
In the waning days of the Cold War, Luke Daniels embarks on a quest in search of the legendary library of Ivan the Terrible — the unlikely key to ending a looming threat orbiting two hundred miles above the earth.
A Writer’s Journey Through Wart Wishes and Matchmaking Marvels
The First Complete Biography About J. K. Rowling
Rowling is a powerful author whose bestselling Harry Potter books have changed the world. In her first complete biography, A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J. K. Rowling, author Solomon Schmidt shares the compelling story of her life — a story of triumph over failure, defiance in the face of authoritarianism, and the redemptive power of love.
Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of the Year (So Far)
From spicy romance to cozy fantasy, powerful memoirs to heavy hitting history and spine-tingling horror, the books from the first half of 2024 have shaped up to be total winners. Discover 12 lists Barnes & Noble staff have gathered of this year’s best of the best (so far) to keep your shelves stocked and literary appetites satiated.
The Tudor Trilogy Hits the Big Screen This Week with 1st Adaptation: “Firebrand”
New Releases
Check out some of the highly anticipated books coming out this week!
- The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
- Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
- Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
- Clete by James Lee Burke
10 Books to Give Your Favorite Dad This Father’s Day (LINK LINK LIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNK)
AuthorBuzz: Dark Circus Romance and Giveaway For Summer Rom-Com
Blue Moon: A Smoke and Mirrors Novella by Skye Warren
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
“We are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the body goes to sleep, the mind stays up all night, telling itself stories.”
— Jonathan Gottschall, The Storytelling Animal
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