Jamie Brenner's Blue Angel is a smart, sensuous, and thoroughly entertaining dive into the electric underbelly of New York City nightlife. This is seduction as literary art: wicked, atmospheric, and impossible to put down.
BookTribJune 12, 2026
In Lori Keesey’s Second Chance Highway, escape is only the first act of courage. Ginny Carmichael has already done the urgent thing: she has fled Atlanta with her infant daughter, Laurel, leaving behind Jacob Hudson, the charming, controlling fiancé whose abuse has made her life smaller and smaller. But getting…
BookTribJune 11, 2026
Co-authored by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman, The Peace Guidebook is for anyone who has ever wondered how to find stillness in the middle of a storm and how to stay there.
BookTribJune 11, 2026
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he…
BookTribJune 11, 2026
There is a distinct, intoxicating friction in stories about the moneyed elite, but the true captivation begins when their immaculate facades start to crack. In these five exceptional contemporary novels, wealth and social supremacy are treated not just as privileges but as high-stakes, endless efforts of narrative control. The families…
BookTribJune 10, 2026
J. Mayberry's The Alpha Trace is an atmospheric and structurally inventive thriller that makes you uneasy about the world.
BookTribJune 10, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
The journey toward personal growth, purposeful living and effective leadership requires more than good intentions — it demands commitment, self-awareness and a willingness to continually improve.
BookTribJune 4, 2026
In Palm Beach, a family can look flawless from the outside and still be coming apart behind the hedges. The trick is knowing how to smile through it, where to sit, what to wear and which rumors to pretend not to hear. Lucinda Barrows has spent decades perfecting that art.…
BookTribJune 2, 2026
Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Kindle Translate, ChatGPT book recommendations and John Grisham’s new legal drama.
BookTribJune 2, 2026