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“Mother Daughter Widow Wife” Examines Women’s Power, Agency and Identity

“Wasserman has a unique gift for describing the turbulent intersection of love and need, hinting that the freedom we seek may only be the freedom to change.” — Liz Phair, author of Horror Stories Mother Daughter Widow Wife (Scribner) by Robin Wasserman is about women, identity and power. This is the…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 25, 2020

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Mid-Century Modern is More Than Just Furniture

From Outlander to Podark, historical shows are taking over television these days. But my favorite eras aren’t the ones with bustles and corsets; I’m drawn to the bright patterns and circle skirts of the 1950s and 60s. Luckily, there are plenty of mid-century shows currently on TV. Masters of Sex…

Rachel CarterAugust 20, 2015

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Infidelity, Corruption and Love Abound in Michele Campbell’s ‘It’s Always the Husband’

Aubrey, Jenny and Kate are college roommates who come from very different backgrounds and instantly develop strong friendships. Kate is the bad girl who leads them to trouble and Jenny is the good girl who is always there to get them out of it. While in college, Aubrey loses her…

Jennifer BlankfeinJune 19, 2017

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‘The Last Watchman of Old Cairo’ A Spellbinding New Novel Transports Readers to Egypt

The latest novel from Michael David Lukas, The Last Watchman of Old Cairo (Spiegel & Grau) is a spellbinding novel that takes place in Cairo, Egypt and focuses on the Ezra Scroll--- a legendary, perfect copy of the Torah written by the Prophet Ezra himself. Written across three different time periods, from…

BookTribApril 6, 2018

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With Author Michael Okon, Unusual Characters and Situations are the Norm

This is nothing like your standard fare. An amusement park with monsters (Monsterland)? A society in which witches live among the masses but carry special powers (Witches Protection Program)? Welcome to the world of author Michael Okon, where unusual characters, venues and situations are the norm. Okon is an award-winning…

Jim AlkonJuly 29, 2019

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Michael Connelly on His Journey to Novel and Television Fame

Michael Connelly is best known for his Harry Bosh detective novels and his Lincoln Lawyer series. He has also written several stand alone novels, produced television shows based on his work, appeared as himself in television dramas and Clint Eastwood even turned one of his novels into a movie! “I…

Rick PullenOctober 2, 2017

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Mental Health and Family Relationships Come Together in Yoerg’s “All the Best People”

At BookTrib, we are constantly searching for the best ways to connect readers with writers, opening their eyes and worlds to fresh ideas! This is how we came across a wonderful group known as the Tall Poppies, who are not only avid readers, but extremely talented writers as well! This…

Katie PryalOctober 12, 2017

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Messineo’s ‘The Fire by Night’ Sheds Light on Nurses During Wartime

Though all wars result in the same atrocious outcome, they are hardly similar in their origins. They often start with an incident, a provocation, appearing to be insignificant, but releasing long-supressed emotions. This can be a process which may take years to burn out. On May 8, 2017, we celebrated…

Frederic ColierOctober 17, 2017

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Memories of the Past and a Vision of the Future

In Another Time (Harper) by Jillian Cantor is a wonderful historical fiction novel with deep characters who love books, music and each other. In 1930s Berlin, Max, a German bookshop owner sees Hanna playing what she loves most, the violin. He is enchanted and in an attempt to get her…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 29, 2019

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Michael Anderle’s Paranormal Sci-Fi Series OPUS X Is an Epic, One-of-a-Kind Adventure

For anyone familiar with the paranormal sci-fi genre, it is difficult to imagine you’ve never heard of the indie author Michael Anderle. With over 600 novels written since 2015 either individually and/or as collaborations, he is the most prolific writer in the space today. His latest project, the 12-book OPUS…

Jim AlkonApril 8, 2021

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Melissa Falcon Field and the Risks of Social Media

Melissa Falcon Field alights on the literary fiction scene with her spell-binding debut novel, What Burns Away (Sourcebooks Landmark, January 2015). In a delicately woven tale of temptation and loyalty, new mom and protagonist Claire Spruce’s high school sweetheart resurfaces via social media at a vulnerable time in her life.…

Angela PalmJanuary 1, 2015

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Just the Right Book Meets the Hosts of “The Librarian Is In”

Roxanne (from Just the Right Book) hit the Big Apple last week to sit down with Gwen Glazer and Frank Collerius, the hosts of the New York Public Library’s popular podcast The Librarian Is In, a show all about books, culture, and what to read next.

Just The Right Book PodcastMarch 8, 2019

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May’s Author Crush: Why We’ll Never Get Enough of Marian Keyes

The year was 2000. Thanks to the popularity of Bridget Jones’s Diary, chick lit novels were all the rage. Even at the tender age of 16 I was a romance novel aficionado, and a more mature love story seemed like a natural progression. On a whim I picked up one…

Rachel CarterMay 13, 2016

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SJ Sindu’s ‘Marriage of a Thousand Lies’ Explores the Multicultural Struggles of LGBTQ Life

A lovely debut, Marriage of a Thousand Lies (Soho Press, June 13, 2017) brings to light the layers of struggles that shape our decisions on how we choose to live our lives. Lucky and her husband Kris are both gay, in a marriage of convenience to keep Kris in the…

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 31, 2017

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The Mary Sue: Exclusive Cover Reveal and Excerpt for Jane Yolen’s Finding Baba Yaga

At BookTrib, we are always looking for new opportunities to connect readers and writers. Our latest partnership is with The Mary Sue, a site with “intense passion for… fan trends, social issues, geek fashion and art, innovative gadgets, and beyond.” This week, The Mary Sue shares with our readers an exclusive cover…

BookTribMarch 30, 2018

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Maurene Goo Dishes on Food Trucks, Frenemies, and The Way You Make Me Feel

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. Maurene Goo’s The Way You Make Me Feel contains all of the perfect ingredients for a great summer read. There’s a blossoming romance, a heartfelt enemies-to-frenemies-to-bffs plot, and it’s all centered around a food truck whose menu will leave your mouth watering. Here, we chat with…

BookishMay 30, 2018

“Mother Daughter Widow Wife” Examines Women’s Power, Agency and Identity

Mid-Century Modern is More Than Just Furniture

Infidelity, Corruption and Love Abound in Michele Campbell’s ‘It’s Always the Husband’

‘The Last Watchman of Old Cairo’ A Spellbinding New Novel Transports Readers to Egypt

With Author Michael Okon, Unusual Characters and Situations are the Norm

Michael Connelly on His Journey to Novel and Television Fame

Mental Health and Family Relationships Come Together in Yoerg’s “All the Best People”

Messineo’s ‘The Fire by Night’ Sheds Light on Nurses During Wartime

Memories of the Past and a Vision of the Future

Michael Anderle’s Paranormal Sci-Fi Series OPUS X Is an Epic, One-of-a-Kind Adventure

Just the Right Book Meets the Hosts of “The Librarian Is In”

May’s Author Crush: Why We’ll Never Get Enough of Marian Keyes

SJ Sindu’s ‘Marriage of a Thousand Lies’ Explores the Multicultural Struggles of LGBTQ Life

The Mary Sue: Exclusive Cover Reveal and Excerpt for Jane Yolen’s Finding Baba Yaga

Maurene Goo Dishes on Food Trucks, Frenemies, and The Way You Make Me Feel

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