Rachel Fogle De Souza

From Kennedys to (Rat) Kings: 7 New Releases with a Twist

This week's list of new releases is one of the most diverse book suggestions we've given so far--- full of bold writing and interesting topics. Some of these are new to print and others are re-issues, re-tellings and new translations. MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews returns with a new book…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 31, 2017

Fiction

Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Not Just for Kids

For the past few years, Disney has been turning our favorite classic stories into live-action films. These revivals remind us that sometimes, kids movies aren't just for kids. In theaters this holiday season is Disney Pixar's Coco, a beautifully animated film that takes place in Mexico. Lucky for us, the companion book Coco:…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 31, 2017

Miscellany

#TuesdayThoughts: The Meaning of Freedom

The subjects of war, freedom and humanity have been trending on Twitter today. While our nation is one of the greatest democracies in the world, we still have a history with roots in the degradation and marginalization of others. Despite this history, however, we also know what freedom looks like.…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 31, 2017

Nonfiction

‘You Must Change Your Life’: Award-winning Author Rachel Corbett on Rodin and Rilke

The author, art journalist and editor won the 2016 Marfield Prize for her book You Must Change Your Life: The Story of Rainer Maria Rilke and Auguste Rodin. The book documents the relationship between Rilke and Rodin, the former a famous poet and novelist, the latter a French sculptor known for…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 31, 2017

Miscellany

#TGIM: Ten Good Reasons Why Mondays Rock

No one likes Mondays, and honestly, we get it: Mondays are the first day after the weekend where you have to really be up early to go to work, or school. You just feel tired all day long, and no amount of coffee is ever going to wake you up.…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 30, 2017

Fiction

History and Music Play in Perfect Harmony in ‘Do Not Say We Have Nothing’

Rarely does a book come along that is as masterfully written as Do Not Say We Have Nothing. From critically-acclaimed author Madeleine Thien, the novel was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize, and was awarded the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the Governor General's Literary Award, among many others. Living in Vancouver, Marie…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 27, 2017

Miscellany

‘Andi Mack’: Meet Disney Channel’s First LGBTQ Character

In a year of bold pop-culture moves, the latest comes to us from the Disney Channel! The hit sitcom, Andi Mack, will introduce the network's first LGBTQ character. In season one, 13-year old Andi Mack, learns her older sister Bex is actually her mother, and that her mother Celia is her…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 27, 2017

Miscellany

15 Best Independent Bookstore Bargains

Fueling a book addiction can be seriously expensive. While reading is an enjoyable and worthwhile experience, if you still enjoy the feel of a paperback or hardcover in your hands, financing the experience can put a dent in your budget. As we get closer to the holidays it's nice to find bargains…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 26, 2017

Thrillers

The Return of Bailey Weggins: Author Kate White Talks About Her Latest Book, ‘Even If It Kills Her’

She started out as a writer for a major women's magazine, before becoming an amateur sleuth with a brief moment of work for a celebrity gossip publication, and then turned true crime journalist. But rather than being the tortured lead character who often thinks that the people she loves…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 25, 2017

Listicles Miscellany

Prince, John Grisham, Anna Faris, Oliver Sacks and Nikki Giovanni Reign!: New Books, Old Favs

If there was ever a list of new releases that displayed the kind of diversity and breadth that we love about books, it would be this list. We have one of the most intimate books of the personal life of Prince (you never forget your first time hearing a Prince…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 24, 2017

Fiction Podcasts

‘Welcome to Night Vale’: Chatting it Up with Author Jeffrey Cranor

When you listen to the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, it doesn't matter if you were a fan from the beginning, or you became one after listening. Maybe you found it on Tumblr: the thing that becomes immediately apparent from the moment you first hear Cecil's voice is that this is like…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 23, 2017

Nonfiction

“Letters of Sylvia Plath”: The Woman Behind the Writing

During Sylvia Plath's first semester at Smith College, she wrote to her mother, saying "I'm so happy here I could cry!" At the same time, she was writing in her journal about the depression and anxiety she has fallen into. She was a very private person, who didn't share much…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 20, 2017

Fiction

Kiss From a Rose: Award-Winning Author Rose Tremain on Writing and ‘Mastering’ Oneself

Set in Switzerland during World War II , Rose Tremain's literary masterpiece, The Gustav Sonata, follows the life of Gustav Perle, who is taught at a young age by his mother to master himself, and his emotions - to be neutral like Switzerland in the war. When he begins a friendship with…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 19, 2017

Miscellany

Joni Mitchell, Tom Hanks, and Gabrielle Union: This Week’s New Releases

"By the time we got to Woodstock, we were half a million strong..." Joni Mitchell inspired more than just other female recording artists - she is still to this day one of the best and most influential songwriters in the world. She contracted polio at the age of nine, which…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 17, 2017

Nonfiction

‘The State of Affairs’: Sex, Betrayal and Why We Need to Understand Infidelity

Betrayal, power and affairs are at the scandalous center of our lives and entertainment these days (we're looking at you Scandal!). The big question is WHY. For those of us lost in the dark, Esther Perel just may have the answer. Esther Perel, a Belgian psychotherapist now based in New York…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 12, 2017

Nonfiction

Let’s Dish with Food Network’s Biggest Stars: New Books, New Recipes, Classic Favorites!

The holidays are upon us and it is time, once again, to begin planning that perfect meal for family and friends! This week at Booktrib, we're dusting off our oven mits and getting down and dirty with food. One of the best resources for cook of all levels is Food…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 11, 2017

Rachel Fogle De Souza

From Kennedys to (Rat) Kings: 7 New Releases with a Twist

Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Not Just for Kids

#TuesdayThoughts: The Meaning of Freedom

‘You Must Change Your Life’: Award-winning Author Rachel Corbett on Rodin and Rilke

#TGIM: Ten Good Reasons Why Mondays Rock

History and Music Play in Perfect Harmony in ‘Do Not Say We Have Nothing’

‘Andi Mack’: Meet Disney Channel’s First LGBTQ Character

15 Best Independent Bookstore Bargains

The Return of Bailey Weggins: Author Kate White Talks About Her Latest Book, ‘Even If It Kills Her’

Prince, John Grisham, Anna Faris, Oliver Sacks and Nikki Giovanni Reign!: New Books, Old Favs

‘Welcome to Night Vale’: Chatting it Up with Author Jeffrey Cranor

“Letters of Sylvia Plath”: The Woman Behind the Writing

Kiss From a Rose: Award-Winning Author Rose Tremain on Writing and ‘Mastering’ Oneself

Joni Mitchell, Tom Hanks, and Gabrielle Union: This Week’s New Releases

‘The State of Affairs’: Sex, Betrayal and Why We Need to Understand Infidelity

Let’s Dish with Food Network’s Biggest Stars: New Books, New Recipes, Classic Favorites!

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