Rachel Carter

Try Thanksgiving Dinner With a Literary Setting

Thanksgiving is about a week away, which means it’s time to start buying those turkeys and getting out the nice china you keep in a box in the back of your closet. Planning for the big feast can be stressful—almost all energy goes into the food, while most people are…

Rachel CarterNovember 22, 2018

Miscellany Pop Culture Young Adult

Ellen Oh On “Crazy Rich Asians” and Representation

Ellen Oh is one of the founders of We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity of multiple forms in children's literature and publishing. She recently took to twitter to voice her dreams of more support for Asian American children's book authors and illustrators with the stardom Crazy Rich Asians has been…

Rachel CarterSeptember 7, 2018

Nonfiction

With the Projected Billion Dollar Success of ‘Black Panther,’ Underrepresented Superheroes Are Finally Taking Center Stage

We’re all used to the typical superhero story by this point. A man struggling with his identity also struggles to save the world. Think Spiderman, Superman, Batman. Three iconic heroes who all have to come to terms with the way their abilities affect both their lives and the well-being of…

Rachel CarterFebruary 28, 2018

Fiction

‘Cat Person’ and ‘Zola’: Two Viral Shorts, Two Different Reactions

This week, a short story in The New Yorker took the Internet by storm. Cat Person, written by Kristen Roupenian, is about two individuals meeting, texting, and eventually going on a lackluster date. Told from the point-of-view of Margot, a 20-year-old college student, the piece encapsulates what it means to…

Rachel CarterFebruary 19, 2018

Miscellany

Love Is In The Air: Last Minute Literary Valentine’s Day Gifts To Spark Romance!

It's Valentine's Day and if you haven't gotten that special gift for your significant other, it's not too late! Forget the conventional chocolates and teddy bears, the book lover in your life will appreciate something more creative, inspired by the authors and literature they love. Don't fret, we've got you covered.…

Rachel CarterFebruary 14, 2018

Romance

Books to Satisfy Your Every Craving for Fifty Shades Freed

Fifty Shades Freed comes out today and--- no lie--- I’ve already bought my ticket! It’s the third and final movie in the series, so there’s no way I'm going to miss this one, and not just because I’d pay good money to look at Jamie Dornan’s abs for two hours. As…

Rachel CarterFebruary 9, 2018

Miscellany

From ‘Mudbound,’ to ‘The Shape of Water:’ Our Favorite 2018 Oscar Nominated Films Inspired by Books

These last two weeks have been among the most exciting in Hollywood! Yes, the Oscar nominees were announced on January 16th and we are learning about who will (and will not) be presenting and attending. We can't wait for March 4th to arrive so we can see our favorite actors…

Rachel CarterFebruary 5, 2018

Miscellany

‘Representation Matters:’ LGBTQIA Literature Goes Mainstream

From coming of age narratives to personal memoirs, literature has been exploring themes of sexuality for as long as people have been publishing stories. We often call this queer lit (though it’s important to note that some take offense at that term) or gay lit, umbrella terms to identify any…

Rachel CarterJanuary 24, 2018

Nonfiction

A Whole New World: 7 Books that Will Make You Rethink the Climate Change Debate

Record cold, mudslides, hurricanes, forest fires that won’t end – the weather has only been getting more and more extreme in recent years. And with the threat of global warming hanging over all of us, it’s only going to get worse. While some are still denying that climate change is…

Rachel CarterJanuary 22, 2018

Miscellany

Fictional Bookshelf: What Members of Congress Might be Reading This Weekend

In this turbulent political climate, we all have a sharp eye on Congress as they shape national policies that will affect us all for years to come. But, with all that hard work, we worry about what about how they’re reading in their downtime. We hope that our leaders are…

Rachel CarterJanuary 19, 2018

Miscellany

Celebrity Author Boom: 15 New Books by the Famous and the Infamous

It's not enough to be talented at acting or singing or dancing. These days, celebrities adding a new skill to their repertoire: writing. Celebriity books offer another way into the lives of the famous and the infamous, giving us a better understanding of where they came from and how fame…

Rachel CarterJanuary 11, 2018

Young Adult

‘I’m With Her’: 25 New YA Novels Packed with Girl Power!

From Katniss to Clary, young adult novels have introduced us to some of the most kickass heroines in literature. This year is no exception, with tons of great female-driven YAs on the horizon by some of our favorite authors. Whether they’re fantasy, contemporary, sci-fi or more, these books will make…

Rachel CarterJanuary 10, 2018

Romance

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 15 Steamy New Romances You’ll Warm Up To This Winter

Between record cold snaps, bomb cyclones, and snow falling by the feet, this winter has been brutal so far. It makes us want to stay inside forever, wrapped up in a warm blanket, sipping tea – and reading a good book, of course. And when it’s this nasty outside, there’s…

Rachel CarterJanuary 8, 2018

Miscellany

Best of BookTrib 2017: ICYMI! Our Top Picks from the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards

Today we take a look at previous BookTrib posts that engaged hundreds to thousands of readers this past year. We're taking a look back at some of your favorite posts before we kick off the new year! It’s once again time for the annual Goodreads Choice Awards, where thousands of…

Rachel CarterDecember 30, 2017

Miscellany

Best of BookTrib 2017: The Top 10 May Books We Need to Read Now!

Today we take a look at previous BookTrib posts that engaged hundreds to thousands of readers this past year. We're taking a look back at some of your favorite posts before we kick off the new year! April showers have brought May flowers! It’s finally time for tulips and lilacs…

Rachel CarterDecember 30, 2017

Romance

Best of BookTrib 2017: 10 Sexy Billionaire Romances Heating Up Our Tablets

Today we take a look at previous BookTrib posts that engaged hundreds to thousands of readers this past year. We're taking a look back at some of your favorite posts before we kick off the new year! From motorcycle men to sports stars, romance novels often feature different types of…

Rachel CarterDecember 30, 2017

Rachel Carter

Try Thanksgiving Dinner With a Literary Setting

Ellen Oh On “Crazy Rich Asians” and Representation

With the Projected Billion Dollar Success of ‘Black Panther,’ Underrepresented Superheroes Are Finally Taking Center Stage

‘Cat Person’ and ‘Zola’: Two Viral Shorts, Two Different Reactions

Love Is In The Air: Last Minute Literary Valentine’s Day Gifts To Spark Romance!

Books to Satisfy Your Every Craving for Fifty Shades Freed

From ‘Mudbound,’ to ‘The Shape of Water:’ Our Favorite 2018 Oscar Nominated Films Inspired by Books

‘Representation Matters:’ LGBTQIA Literature Goes Mainstream

A Whole New World: 7 Books that Will Make You Rethink the Climate Change Debate

Fictional Bookshelf: What Members of Congress Might be Reading This Weekend

Celebrity Author Boom: 15 New Books by the Famous and the Infamous

‘I’m With Her’: 25 New YA Novels Packed with Girl Power!

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 15 Steamy New Romances You’ll Warm Up To This Winter

Best of BookTrib 2017: ICYMI! Our Top Picks from the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards

Best of BookTrib 2017: The Top 10 May Books We Need to Read Now!

Best of BookTrib 2017: 10 Sexy Billionaire Romances Heating Up Our Tablets

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