Fiction

A Burglar Father and Animal Empath Daughter Team Up in “Other People’s Pets”

Imaginative, easy reading, R.L. Maizes gives us the joy of unusual characters in Other People’s Pets (Celadon). La La is the daughter of a thief. Her father, Zev, works as a locksmith by day, but in the evenings he breaks into homes and steals their valuables. When La La’s mother ran out on…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 14, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Sameer Pandya Explores Race and the Politics of Belonging in “Members Only”

Brown, black and white America converge in Members Only (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) by Sameer Pandya, a thought-provoking novel told by a Bombay native who made his life and career on the west coast. The book covers a one-week time span in the life of Raj Bhatt, an Indian American man…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 20, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Brooke Lea Foster Conjures 1960s Martha’s Vineyard in “Summer Darlings”

Summer Darlings (Gallery Books) by Brooke Lea Foster is a fun, summer read set in the 1960s on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. Heddy, a young penniless student from Wellesley, steps off the boat ready to make money at her nanny summer job. She will be working for one…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 9, 2020

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J. Courtney Sullivan: This Summer’s Hottest Book, Friendship, Motherhood and Privilege

We were delighted to have the opportunity to interview J. Courtney Sullivan about her New York Times-bestselling novel Friends and Strangers. Courtney began writing the book just before having her first child, placing her in the unique position to be able to relate to each of her protagonists — one…

BookTribJuly 10, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Recently Uncovered Louisa May Alcott Story Ends in Mystery

“Aunt Nellie's Diary,” a newly discovered work by a teenaged Louisa May Alcott, has been published for the first time in the current issue of The Strand. The only problem? Alcott abandoned the story at a crucial moment, leaving the reader dangling with the final line, “I begged and prayed…

Susan BaileyJune 30, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Politics, Family and Priorities Collide in “Her Sister’s Tattoo”

This is a powerful story of political activism, family betrayal, allegiance and love. When two sisters get arrested during a Vietnam War protest in 1968, they must decide where their loyalties lie. In Her Sister’s Tattoo (Red Hen Press) by Ellen Meeropol, politics and family are important for both Rosa…

Jennifer BlankfeinJune 15, 2020

Audiobooks Fiction

“The Midnight Call” Audiobook Delivers on Heart-Pounding Courtroom Thriller

“'I think I killed someone,' the man’s voice whispered across the phone lines.” What a compelling way to start a book, let alone an audiobook that requires the perfect tone to properly engage the listener. In the just-released audiobook version of Jode Millman’s The Midnight Call (Immortal Works) — a…

Jim AlkonJune 1, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Lisa Duffy on Creating a Memorable Island Community in “My Kind of People”

I have enjoyed all of Lisa Duffy’s books and

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 15, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Stacey Halls: How a Visit to an 1700s Orphanage Inspired “The Lost Orphan”

The Lost Orphan by Stacey Halls (Mira), which takes place in 1747, could just as easily been titled “A Tale of Two Mothers,” with a respectful nod to Charles Dickens’ novel set similarly in Georgian London three decades later. Clearly, in both stories, “It was the best of times, it…

Valerie Taylor, author of "What’s Not Said" and "What’s Not True"April 7, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Kelly Rimmer on the Role of Women’s Issues in “Truths I Never Told You”

No matter what your age, you’ll have an emotional reaction to Truths I Never Told You (Graydon House) by Kelly Rimmer. This stirring story spans five decades, from the 1950s to the 1990s, addressing a myriad of common family and societal issues that have touched most of us at one…

Valerie Taylor, author of "What’s Not Said" and "What’s Not True"April 14, 2020

Book Club Network Fiction

“Followers” Paints a Dark Picture of the Internet’s Future

Do you know how many social media followers you have? Do you care? Even if you do, I bet you’re not as obsessed as the central characters in Followers by Megan Angelo (Graydon House). Flipping back and forth between the years 2015 and 2051, Followers follows three women — Orla,…

Valerie Taylor, author of "What’s Not Said" and "What’s Not True"December 4, 2019

Author Spotlight Fiction

“Caging Skies” Author Talks WWII, Hitler Youth and Upcoming Film “Jojo Rabbit”

In WWII-era Vienna, a little boy named Johannes learns to be proud of his Aryan face and burgeoning strength. After joining the Hitler Youth, Johannes' whole sense of purpose revolves around fighting for Adolf Hitler. That is, until he becomes disfigured in a bombing raid and then finds his parents…

Lee PelletierAugust 6, 2019

Author Discovery Zone Fiction

Susan McGrath

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Susan-McGrath.jpg Susan McGrath Historical Fiction Fantasy In a mystical land, a chieftain’s daughter must help unite warring clans against a greater force to save the island they all call home. BOOKS: The Long Sadness (2014) To the Waters and the Wild (2019) Biggest literary influencers: Betty Smith, Frances Hodgson Burnett,…

BookTribMay 22, 2019

Author Discovery Zone Fiction Romance

Cassandra Finnerty

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cassandra-Finnerty-author-image-300x300.png Cassandra Finnerty Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Blending themes of Celtic folklore, one female’s journey to prove she is worthy of the power she inherits. Cassandra is the author of action-adventure, fantasy and romance. She loves to create bold, untamed and endearing characters who struggle to overcome their flaws. Her…

BookTribApril 17, 2019

Author Discovery Zone Fiction Young Adult

Stacey Rourke

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/authorphoto-1-300x300.jpg Stacey Rourke Young Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Dystopian thriller features instantly lovable characters that fight together for their freedom in and out of virtual simulations. Apocalypse 5 (2019) Rise of the Sea Witch (2017) Crane (2016) The Conduit (2013) Biggest literary influencers: Stephen King, PC Cast, Christopher Pike and Suzanne Collins.…

Rebecca ProulxJanuary 14, 2019

Author Discovery Zone Fiction

S.J. Hartland

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HartlandSusan_kf_apr08-300x300-1.jpg S.J. Hartland Fantasy Dark plots, dark magic and darker secrets for lovers of Game of Thrones. S.J. Hartland is an Australian journalist and foil fencer who has spent too many holidays wandering around obscure castles and is obsessed with anything medieval. She is originally from Townsville, north Queensland, lived in…

BookTribDecember 17, 2018

A Burglar Father and Animal Empath Daughter Team Up in “Other People’s Pets”

Sameer Pandya Explores Race and the Politics of Belonging in “Members Only”

Brooke Lea Foster Conjures 1960s Martha’s Vineyard in “Summer Darlings”

J. Courtney Sullivan: This Summer’s Hottest Book, Friendship, Motherhood and Privilege

Recently Uncovered Louisa May Alcott Story Ends in Mystery

Politics, Family and Priorities Collide in “Her Sister’s Tattoo”

“The Midnight Call” Audiobook Delivers on Heart-Pounding Courtroom Thriller

Lisa Duffy on Creating a Memorable Island Community in “My Kind of People”

Stacey Halls: How a Visit to an 1700s Orphanage Inspired “The Lost Orphan”

Kelly Rimmer on the Role of Women’s Issues in “Truths I Never Told You”

“Followers” Paints a Dark Picture of the Internet’s Future

“Caging Skies” Author Talks WWII, Hitler Youth and Upcoming Film “Jojo Rabbit”

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Stacey Rourke

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