Writing for the Outcasts – “Her Sharp Embrace”

Writing for the Outcasts – “Her Sharp Embrace”

When I started writing Her Sharp Embrace, I returned to my teenage self. That anxious outcast was racing toward a future she hoped would embrace her more gently than the world she’d always known. As I drafted, the vice-tight ache of loneliness stayed with me. I wanted to remember what…

Kate KoenigJune 9, 2026

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A Chance Encounter Resurrects Love and Loss in Ann Patchett’s “Whistler”

Once again, in Whistler, Patchett has woven a rich, complex saga of love and loss destined to become a novel not to be missed.

Jodé MillmanJune 10, 2026

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I Took a Pickleball to the Face—and It Changed the Course of My Life

I wish I could tell you my new novel came to me out of the sky. Oh, wait. It did.

Stephanie MackJune 9, 2026

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Magic and Mystery in Six Stories of Extraordinary Women

History is filled with women whose stories have been overlooked, forgotten or left untold. In fiction, authors often reclaim those voices by blending the ordinary with the extraordinary, weaving together magic, folklore, spirituality and mystery to illuminate lives. The six novels below each focus on remarkable women whose gifts allow…

Michelle St. RomainJune 10, 2026

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Women in STEM and Sleuthing

Women in STEM has been a hot topic in recent years. Whether its medical advances or landing spacecraft on the moon, women are proving what the fairer sex has known all along: female scientists kick ass. In fiction, too, I’ve seen a turn toward setting women in scientific fields recently,…

Kate KhavariJune 9, 2026

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The Silence Beneath Millbrook Falls

J. Mayberry's The Alpha Trace is an atmospheric and structurally inventive thriller that makes you uneasy about the world.

BookTribJune 10, 2026

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Bringing Bible Stories to Life for Reluctant Young Readers

Capturing the attention of middle-grade readers who are hesitant to pick up a book requires a specific kind of literary formula: high-stakes pacing, strong visual cues, relatability and a touch of humor or suspense. For parents, educators, and leaders seeking to bring biblical truths to life, we’ve compiled five books…

BookTribJune 9, 2026

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Take Note, Hollywood! We’re Pitching Our Dream Book Adaptations

These days, it seems like every on-screen story is based on a novel … and far too often, the book is way better. The publishing industry is shaping the world of film and TV like never before, from Anne Hathaway optioning the buzzy Yesteryear to Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series…

BookTribJune 9, 2026

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Two-Faced Reads: Your Sign to Pick Up These Opposing Titles for Gemini Season

Happy Gemini season, readers! We’re embodying the dual nature of this zodiac sign with books for both sides of the cultural conversation. From tales of late-stage capitalism to parenting hot takes + analyses of AI, these reads capture the conflicting opinions on all the hot-button topics we can’t stop talking…

BookTribJune 4, 2026

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In Dreams Beget Responsibilities

A few years ago, I woke from a dream with this phrase in my mind: Heaven is running out of angels.

Lauren KateJune 9, 2026

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Thrilling Story, Exceptional Narration

What would happen if science discovered that death was not a mystery but a certainty — fixed, encoded and knowable down to the second? That is the premise at the heart of The Terminal Gene, John H. Thomas's techno-conspiracy thriller set in a near-future Boston. The answer Thomas delivers is…

BookTribJune 8, 2026

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Sun, Sand and Secrets: The Perfect Beach Read

Dear Readers, I’m heading to the beach this weekend, and I already know what’s going in my beach bag: Palm Beach Confidential, Susannah Marren’s latest Palm Beach novel. At first glance, it has everything I want in a beach read: glamorous settings, characters in conflict, a secret romance and a…

Meryl L. MossJune 5, 2026

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Our June Selections Include David Ellis’ “Keep Them Close”

Things are heating up now that it’s summer and that also means it’s time to hit the beach or pool with a great new book. Whether you’re in the mood for murder, unexpected pregnancies, a retelling of Jane Eyre, a yacht filled with conniving influencers or siblings keeping dark secrets,…

Stephanie ElliotJune 8, 2026

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BookTrib’s Bites: Four Books About Crisis, Courage and Consequence

BookTribJune 9, 2026

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Good Intentions Need a Plan. Here’s the Roadmap.

Caring about the world can be exhausting. There is always another crisis, another cause, another reason to feel both morally summoned and practically overwhelmed. Intelligence & Compassion in Action: The Seven Pillars for Social Entrepreneurs begins in that very human place: Lauren Speeth, PhD, looking at the world’s needs and…

BookTribJune 5, 2026

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Books to Read After Watching “Obsession”

From stalkers convinced they're soulmates to voyeurs drawn dangerously into strangers' lives, these novels explore the darker side of human desire.

BookTribJune 5, 2026