Meryl L. Moss

The Finest Books to Accompany Your Viewing of “The Gilded Age”

Dear Voracious Readers, Welcome back to The Gilded Age! The season 4 premiere has hit our screens, bringing all the splendor, sophistication and drama we viewers could ever want. As always, I’m drawn in by Christine Baranski’s incredible performance as Agnes van Rhijn, and I’m on the edge of my…

Meryl L. MossNovember 6, 2026

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Creepy Reads for the Spookiest Night of the Year

Dear Readers, Halloween is tonight! The neighborhood kids will soon be arriving at the door in costumes they can’t wait to show off. Whatever draws you to Halloween — the costumes, the candy, the spectacle or the thrills — there’s a book to keep the fun going long after…

Meryl L. MossOctober 31, 2026

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Discover the Key to Staying Connected in Today’s Hectic World

Dear Voracious Reader, What a week! I had the pleasure of celebrating a wonderful person Caroline Barney and her new book Connected: From Stuck to Thriving in the Middle of the Chaos. I joined readers and friends at events in Westport and Bridgeport, CT and, just last night at Manhattan’s New…

Meryl L. MossOctober 23, 2026

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From Carrie to Bridgerton: Hollywood Got Booked Again

Dear Voracious Reader, Carrie is back. Yes, that Carrie — the blood-soaked, telekinetic teenage nightmare dreamed up by Stephen King, the same twisted genius who also wrote the novella that inspired the Oscar-nominated film The Shawshank Redemption. Talk about range. From pig's blood and prom-night carnage to prison walls and redemption,…

Meryl L. MossOctober 16, 2026

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Pick Up One of These Books & Protect the Freedom to Read

Dear Readers, Charlotte’s Web. The Catcher in the Rye. A Court of Thorns and Roses. What do these books have in common? All three of them are on the banned books list for schools or libraries here in the USA. Other well-known titles on the list include Looking for Alaska…

Meryl L. MossOctober 9, 2026

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The Hidden Legacy of an American Heiress, Uncovered in Upcoming Book

Dear Readers, Finding a hidden gem is what we’re all about at BookTrib. With that in mind, does anyone know who Alice DeLamar was? Upon her father's death in 1918, Alice was rumored to be the richest heiress of her time. She associated and was friendly with Vladimir Nabokov, Salvador…

Meryl L. MossOctober 2, 2026

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Examining the American Dream in “Passport to Freedom”

Dear Readers, For most of us, renewing our passports is just a task on our to-do list. We don’t give it much thought other than to be annoyed by its inconvenience and only feel a sense of panic and urgency when an international trip approaches. But for Dr. Nizam Missaghi,…

Meryl L. MossSeptember 25, 2026

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Do Your Future Self a Favor. Pre-Order These Two Reads.

Dear Readers, As a publishing professional, not to mention an avid reader, I’m used to listings for books that aren’t yet for sale. But every so often, an upcoming title makes me particularly impatient for its release day. With that sense of anticipation, I’m sharing two upcoming reads you need…

Meryl L. MossSeptember 18, 2026

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Find New Reads That Match Your Taste in TV

Dear readers, No surprise that I love films or streaming shows about writers and the writing life and these past few weeks I binged My Brilliant Career on Netflix. Set in beautiful rural Australia in the year 1900, this miniseries tells the story of a powerful young woman who dreams…

Meryl L. MossSeptember 11, 2026

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More Than a Business Memoir: Persevering to Achieve Success in Life & the Workplace

Dear readers, Reckoning by Jim Minarik is the true story of a man who spent half his life running from the pivotal moment of his childhood. He managed to strive forward in his professional life, but it took self-examination and a spiritual journey to find true inner peace. What stuck…

Meryl L. MossSeptember 4, 2026

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More Fall Book Releases Coming Soon…

Dear Voracious Readers, Last week, we shared some of the most exciting new books coming this fall, and thanks to the enthusiastic response from all of you, we’re back with another round of must-read releases! Without further ado, check out these upcoming titles that deserve a top spot on your…

Meryl L. MossAugust 27, 2026

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The BookTrib Brief: Anticipated Fall Reads Vol 1

Dear Reader, Fall is one of my favorite seasons; it might be my absolute fave. Sweater weather, boots, leather jackets. Everything is full of potential again and, yes, another chance. This fall’s lineup of new releases is going to keep me busy until the holidays, I think. There’s been lots…

Meryl L. MossAugust 22, 2026

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Bio Hacking Isn’t It. Unlongevity Is. Escape Excessive Wellness Trends for Long-Lasting Change

You’re taking your supplements. You’re making protein a priority. You’re even waking up at 5 AM to work up a sweat before breakfast. Yet somehow, you’re still not feeling great. As crazy as it sounds, the answer is un-optimizing your health — and the guide to doing so came out…

Meryl L. MossAugust 13, 2026

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These Audiobooks Are a Must-Listen for August

Dear Book Lovers, As we speak, I am listening to Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s one of the most acclaimed audiobooks of recent years, and much of its success comes from Charlie Thurston's performance, whose narration captures the wit, grit and emotional depth of the story’s Appalachian protagonist. The novel…

Meryl L. MossJuly 31, 2026

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The BookTrib Brief: Our Love For Reading Never Takes a Vacation

Hello from Croatia! Wherever I travel, I always try to find an independent bookstore to see what bookish magic is happening there — and readers, Croatia delivered. We landed in Dubrovnik, dropped our bags, and dove straight into the heat for a 15-minute sun-soaked walk through the Old Walled City…

Meryl L. MossJuly 24, 2026

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The BookTrib Brief: Murder and Mystique Meet in This Propulsive New Thriller

Fascinated by the mystery of tarot? Loved the intrigue of the film Conclave? If you were captivated by Conclave with its hidden agendas, centuries-old traditions and the political intrigue behind the closed doors of the Vatican, you'll find that same atmosphere of secrecy and escalating suspense in Otho Eskin's newest Marko Zorn thriller, Day of…

Meryl L. MossJuly 17, 2026

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