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Celebrate Veterans Day with 7 Great WWI Novels

More than just a wonderful Monday off from the daily grind, Veterans Day is a homage to the men and women who served in the Great War which we now call World War I. The “war to end all wars” ended at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of…

Susan MeissnerNovember 11, 2019

Fiction Listicles

5 Books to Make You Happy and Forget Your Troubles

When we choose the next book to read, it's because we want an experience—to feel something when we are done. Books have the power to change the way you feel. So here are my five suggestions for books so happy, you’ll forget about all about the rest of the world. …

Amy ReichertApril 23, 2019

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10 Books About Different Types of Moms for Mother’s Day

A #1 Mom mug is all well and good, but why not prove how exceptionally awesome your mom is by picking up one of these stories of moms both good and bad, from a few outstanding authors not to miss. In Sonali Dev’s delightful Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors (William…

Kelly HarmsMay 8, 2019

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6 Books That’ll Take You Back to Olden Times

Life is fast paced, occasionally chaotic and often noisy. Our eyes need to rest from constant exposure to blue light, our brains need a break from all the stimulation, and our ears crave silence. What’s a person to do in this hectic modern age? Escape to a time of yore, before…

Amy ReichertJune 21, 2019

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Love Classic Books? We Have Free Kindle Suggestions for You!

If you love books as much as we do, then you’re always up for a good read – no matter what time, what weather, or what day. What’s the best way to feed your book obsession? Free books, of course! At BookTrib, we are constantly suggesting new reads to people…

Maggie MeyersJuly 7, 2017

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Frightened and Flustered: The Books You Read Too Young

BookTrib is partnering with Early Bird Books to bring you more great content, including this article about some of your favorite novels as a teenager. Read on for more! A few weeks ago, an Early Bird Books meeting devolved into a passionate discussion about the books we stuffed under our mattresses, read by flashlight,…

Early Bird BooksAugust 1, 2017

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Early Bird Books: 10 of Our Favorite First Lines in Literature

From Melville to Didion, these first sentences created lasting and notable impressions. Some of literature's most iconic lines come to us within the first paragraphs of our favorite novels. They are the hooks onto which we latch, and the springboards that launch us further into the narrative. There's a reason…

Early Bird BooksJanuary 2, 2018

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5 Books to Read Now From Women’s Fiction Authority

Orly Konig, founding president of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and a member of Tall Poppy Writers, shares with BookTrib five women’s fiction books you might have missed because the rest of your life got in the way. If you’re anything like me, your To Be Read (TBR) pile grows…

Orly KonigFebruary 13, 2019

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5 Books That Will Make You Ugly Cry in Public

In my writing and my reading, I love those moments that move me to tears. Tears shake loose the things we hold the closest—and sometimes, those affinities even surprise us. While I am a sensitive sort, I assure you I’m not necessarily an easy mark. As a developmental editor for…

Kathryn CraftApril 10, 2019

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5 Characters in Need of a “Queer Eye” Makeover

For those of you living under a pop culture rock, Netflix's show "Queer Eye" is known for taking individuals who could use a little bit of a glow up in their lives and transforming them with the power of five fabulous gay men. Jonathan handles grooming, Tan takes on fashion,…

Rebecca ProulxJune 17, 2019

Fiction Listicles Romance

7 Love Triangles to Sweep You Off Your Feet and Whisk You Away

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LoveTriangleListicle.jpg We all need an occasional escape from reality, and what better way than sinking your teeth into a juicy love triangle romance novel? The love triangle trope not only adds drama and suspense to the classic love story, but also can reveal two different sides to the protagonist’s personality.…

Daniela RamrasAugust 12, 2020

Fiction Listicles Romance

7 Early Autumn Romance Releases You’ll Fall For

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Copy-of-Autumn-550x465.jpg The dog days of summer may be behind us and the cool, crisp fall air starting to settle in, but everywhere in Romanceland is HOT, HOT, HOT! Don’t believe us? Check out these early autumn releases. Secret Crush Seduction by Jayci Lee | Harlequin Desire, September 1, 2020 The…

BookTribSeptember 1, 2020

Fiction Listicles Romance

7 Holiday Romances to Get You Through the New Year

There’s never been a better time to cozy up with a romantic holiday read than today when many of us are relegated to stay home. We all need the magic of the season, and through our imagination, holiday books can bring us the love, the care and the joy we’re…

Tif MarceloDecember 10, 2020

Fiction Listicles Romance

7 Recent and Upcoming Romances by Black Authors You Should Check Out

About an hour after I was asked to put together a list of Black romance authors with recent and upcoming releases, I had about 20 names on the list. It took a couple of days to narrow them down. Ultimately, I chose the following selections because I have personal respect…

Y. M. NelsonFebruary 12, 2021

Fiction Listicles Miscellany

Happy Father’s Day to All the Dads – the Real Life Ones and Fictional Fathers, Too!

Daddy’s girl. That’s what I always strove to be. I remember my father reading to me. He was a pediatrician and always seemed to be working, whether in the office or doing house calls at night. He tried to spend time with his children, but the moments were few and…

Mary Alice MonroeJune 16, 2021

Fiction Listicles Romance

5 Romantic Reads That Are Probably More Fun Than a Date

It’s the time of year where every shop is replete with displays of red and pink hearts, chocolates, sappy greeting cards and saccharine-sweet plush toys. For those who want to embrace the sweet side of the holiday with a satisfying romantic read, here are five sure-to-please selections.

Aimie K. RunyanFebruary 13, 2020

Celebrate Veterans Day with 7 Great WWI Novels

5 Books to Make You Happy and Forget Your Troubles

10 Books About Different Types of Moms for Mother’s Day

6 Books That’ll Take You Back to Olden Times

Love Classic Books? We Have Free Kindle Suggestions for You!

Frightened and Flustered: The Books You Read Too Young

Early Bird Books: 10 of Our Favorite First Lines in Literature

5 Books to Read Now From Women’s Fiction Authority

5 Books That Will Make You Ugly Cry in Public

5 Characters in Need of a “Queer Eye” Makeover

7 Love Triangles to Sweep You Off Your Feet and Whisk You Away

7 Early Autumn Romance Releases You’ll Fall For

7 Holiday Romances to Get You Through the New Year

7 Recent and Upcoming Romances by Black Authors You Should Check Out

Happy Father’s Day to All the Dads – the Real Life Ones and Fictional Fathers, Too!

5 Romantic Reads That Are Probably More Fun Than a Date

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