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BookTrib Giveaway: A Story of Perseverance, Hope and Philanthropy

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/booktrib_giveaway-dreams-deferred-brandolon-barnett-feature-scaled.jpgPGEgY2xhc3M9InJjcHRyIiBocmVmPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJhZmZsZWNvcHRlci5jb20vcmFmbC9kaXNwbGF5LzkzNjE0NTg0NDE2LyIgcmVsPSJub2ZvbGxvdyIgZGF0YS1yYWZsaWQ9IjkzNjE0NTg0NDE2IiBkYXRhLXRoZW1lPSJjbGFzc2ljIiBkYXRhLXRlbXBsYXRlPSI1YzAwODg5MjQ3MmJkODVhMGIxMTRhODUiIGlkPSJyY3dpZGdldF96MHltNnR1dSI+YSBSYWZmbGVjb3B0ZXIgZ2l2ZWF3YXk8L2E+CjxzY3JpcHQgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3dpZGdldC1wcmltZS5yYWZmbGVjb3B0ZXIuY29tL2xhdW5jaC5qcyI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+ EXCERPT FROM DREAMS DEFERRED "San Francisco appeared to me as a gorgeous construct of wide avenues and interesting alleyways. One of those alleyways might even serve as my bed that evening. My ride to and from the city for my unpaid internship cost fourteen dollars. I'd stood at the…

BookTribFebruary 3, 2022

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An Eccentric, Jigsaw Spy Story with Rich Rewards for Language Lovers

Two half-sisters lose their way — and their identities — while working undercover in Willard Thurston’s Russian espionage novel, Anastasia: An Enduring Dream. It’s a densely packed tale full of facades of varying authenticity, bomb formulas, plastic surgery, sex changes, and even a supercomputer that can predict the future. It’s also…

BookTribFebruary 2, 2022

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Fail or Fave: Screen Adaptations of Books

Many of us have had this experience: one of our favorite books has been turned into a movie or a TV series and we are so excited to see it come to life on the screen! We might comb entertainment news to find out which actors will play which characters.…

BookTribFebruary 2, 2022

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“Seeing the Light” Reveals the Stories Behind and Beyond the Uniform

In his collection of short fiction, Seeing the Light (Poets’ Choice Publishing), author Rick Williams tackles many dimensions of storytelling from the viewpoint of the veteran — whether directly or indirectly. In tale after tale, we come to understand the deep wounds suffered by these characters — wounds that go…

BookTribJanuary 31, 2022

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Stephen King’s “Fairy Tale,” Combatting Antisemitism on TikTok and Netflix’s “Pieces of Her”

Hello, book lovers! Stephen King, master of horror, has written a fairy tale. Wait, sorry, the book is called Fairy Tale. It's not out until the fall, but you can read part of it now! But, hey, if speculative fiction isn't for you, Fiona Davis just released another dual-timeline historical…

BookTribJanuary 28, 2022

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BookTrib Giveaway: A Paranormal Romance Full of Shapeshifting, Forbidden Love

“I could not put this book down … I love paranormal and this one hit the spot … Truly original and captivating.” —Amazon reviewer “I was not expecting the turn of events of this book! … Very interesting twist for those interested in shapeshifting, black magic and various gods…

BookTribJanuary 27, 2022

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A Spiritual Invitation to Embrace Common Truths About God Regardless of Religion

“It is high time that in the global order our major religious institutions assert themselves as one solitary unit and, alongside our governments and commercial enterprises, work to eradicate hunger, poverty, injustice, gender and racial inequality, greed, war and other evil.” That, in a nutshell, is the central point of…

BookTribJanuary 26, 2022

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BookTrib’s Bites: Health, Self-Help, Spiritual and Comedic

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BookTribJanuary 25, 2022

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2021 Bram Stoker Awards Long List Released

This past weekend, the Horror Writers Association (HWA) announced its long list for the 2021 Bram Stoker Awards. The long list is the preliminary ballot for determining nominees in categories that include novels, first novels, graphic novels, young adult novels, long fiction, short fiction, fiction collections, screenplays, poetry, anthologies, non-fiction…

BookTribJanuary 24, 2022

Miscellany

“Lord of the Rings,” 2022 Edgar Award Nominees and “Noodle and the No Bones Day”

Hello, book lovers! Whether or not Noodle woke up with bones at any point this week (he definitely did!), it sure feels like a "bones day" for his millions of fans. The internet's favorite 13-year-old pug is getting his own picture book! If that news doesn't fill your heart with…

BookTribJanuary 21, 2022

Giveaways

BookTrib Giveaway: “Binge” This Ayahuasca Journey Into Forgiveness and Enlightenment

“Baroque and wild.” —Diana C. Rangel, Amazon reviewer “A psychedelic, allegorical autobiography … both epic in style and genre … an impressive roman à clef.” —Tina K, Amazon reviewer "Blew my mind. It is unlike any other book you will ever encounter. Brilliant, thought-provoking, pure genius!" —Sunne Justice, Amazon reviewer…

BookTribJanuary 20, 2022

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BookTrib’s Bites: CIA Intrigue, a Love Story, a Loss Story and an Art Master

BookTribJanuary 20, 2022

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Susan Lax Reminds Us That Joy Isn’t Something to Be Found — It Lives Inside Us Always

"One of the things that I've learned," says author, spiritual coach and cultivator of Morning Inspiration Susan Lax, "is that there is always, always room for a moment of joy." Her new poetry book, A Heart's Landscape: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments (our review), shares this wisdom and more,…

BookTribJanuary 19, 2022

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Today on Facebook Live: Susan Lax on Blessings and Inspiration

Join us today at noon (EST) on Facebook as we chat with Susan Lax, author of the inspiring A Heart’s Landscape: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments. Susan's book has been called "an energizing daily constitutional for the soul” by Kirkus Reviews and Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts recently…

BookTribJanuary 19, 2022

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Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Dr.-Ambroes.jpg Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner Adult and Children's Mental Health Psychotherapist, author, professor, and owner of APT Counseling Services LLC.

BookTribJanuary 18, 2022

Better Self Better Self - Featured Nonfiction

When World-Renowned Musicians Are in Trouble, They Call Kenny Werner

When Herb Alpert was trapped by a creative block, he turned to Kenny Werner who had just published his landmark book, Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Musician Within. Alpert was floored by it. Now Werner has released the much-anticipated follow-up, Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life (Sweet…