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Five Books That Examine Racism and Prejudice in the American Legal System

As tensions continue to rise across American political lines, one particularly incendiary topic is the discussion of the US legal system. Many advocates have brought to light the way the prison-industrial complex plays a major role in the racism and subjugation of Black Americans. And while the US legal system’s…

Cameron KimballSeptember 13, 2023

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Visit the Big Apple Through the Pages of These 5 Great Reads

One of my favorite parts of writing any book is the research. I love to wade into pages and pages about a particular event or person and trek to the location to immerse myself in the sounds, sights and smells of it. When the research is paired with one of…

Heather WebbFebruary 3, 2022

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4 Historical Novels That Burn Down Stereotypes of Lawless Women

For ages we’ve devoured stories about gangsters and cowboys, thieves and pirates, and all manner of scoundrels, but they nearly always feature male protagonists. Suddenly, there’s a rise in novels featuring women on the other side of the law, their trials and adventures, and it made me think about the…

Heather WebbMarch 1, 2024

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Much Ado About Shakespeare: 5 Novels For Fans of The Bard

From adaptations to original works of fiction to stories starring Shakespeare himself, there are so many ways to approach the Bard’s legacy. Whether you’re well-versed in the plays, are trying to build your way up to reading them, or are looking to expand your knowledge beyond the canon, these novels…

Megan BeauregardApril 1, 2024

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6 Scintillating Novels That Reveal the Dark Side of the Roaring ‘20s

It wasn’t all flappers and Great Gatsby-esque parties. We may think of the Roaring Twenties as a time of frivolous fun, but our ideas of sequined dresses and sparkling champagne flutes are tinted by rose-colored glasses. The truth of the 1920s was far grittier — a time of revelry, yes,…

Cameron KimballSeptember 30, 2024

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19th Century Historical Women’s Fiction

For April, the Women's Fiction Writers Association is focusing on fiction that highlights the lives of women in the 19th century.

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationApril 24, 2024

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The New Release Rundown

From gothic mansions steeped in famine-era secrets to jazz-lit Harlem love affairs, from supernatural reckonings at death’s door to forbidden second chances in romance and hard truths about women unjustly imprisoned, this week’s new releases deliver emotional range. Whether you’re craving chills, historical drama, social justice–driven fiction or a swoony…

BookTribJanuary 24, 2026

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Queer Gothic Reads Where Power, Desire and Dark Secrets Refuse to Stay Buried

Queer gothic fiction is dangerous in the best way: it whispers, it seduces, it drags you into dark hallways where desire hides in shadow and power shifts with every glance. The following novels are about women, outsiders and anyone daring enough to claim a voice in worlds built to silence…

BookTribJanuary 19, 2026

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Refresh Your Stack with This Week’s Hottest Upcoming Book Releases

Whether you love a thriller that keeps your pulse racing, a moral drama that makes you question who’s really in control, or a story that lingers long after the last page, these novels are the ones your TBR can’t afford to miss!

BookTribJanuary 17, 2026

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The “365 Buttons” Effect — Books Our Staff Love (No Explanation Required)

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok this month, you may have stumbled across a phrase that feels oddly freeing in its simplicity: 365 buttons. No clear instructions. No tidy explanation. Just a quiet refusal to justify why something matters to you. The meme began when a TikTok user named…

BookTribJanuary 19, 2026

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The Chill Quill: New Year, New Nightmares

New year, new nightmares. From ghost-haunted towns to snowbound streets whispering ancient secrets, this month’s horror lineup explores the dark threads of grief, inheritance, and transformation. Whether you’re craving short stories or queer Southern Gothic, January kicks off the year with fresh chills that linger well past the final page.…

Lindy RyanJanuary 14, 2026

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“People We Meet on Vacation” Emily Henry Reading Guide

If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you just finished watching the highly anticipated Netflix film, People We Meet on Vacation. Well, we're glad to let you know there is an array of other books by the one and only Emily Henry! If that movie left you craving…

BookTribJanuary 9, 2026

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5 Books in Which the World Changes and So Changes Us

How do we respond to change? Do we embrace it, deny it, carry on regardless and hope it will go away, or leave it to others to address? As individuals, many of us don’t seem to cope with change all that well. Right now, we are being told that we…

Colin BrushNovember 12, 2025

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BookTrib Editors’ Picks This Week

There is a fascinating variety of stories this week that will enthrall readers of all genres. These new titles examine ambition, identity, and the power of tales via everything from the witty wisdom of a centenarian icon to daring mythological reimaginings, sinister academic riddles, and enchanted realms concealed beneath city…

BookTribNovember 17, 2025

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Pick 3: Books that Bring the Nostalgia

Charles Dickens may have said it best: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Some days, all I want is the comfort of books, drinks, places and memories that feel familiar—that warm, nostalgic pull of remembering. That feeling was one of the inspirations behind my…

Jenni L. WalshNovember 20, 2025

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Under the Spotlight: Novels That Tackle Celebrity Culture

“Famous people are just more interesting.” When Almost Famous was released 25 years ago, Penny Lane’s iconic words stuck with me so much that I turned them into a little sign using Microsoft Paint. I hung it on the bulletin board above my desk, fully believing, like the 16-year-old character…

Stephanie BurnsDecember 23, 2025

Five Books That Examine Racism and Prejudice in the American Legal System

4 Historical Novels That Burn Down Stereotypes of Lawless Women

Much Ado About Shakespeare: 5 Novels For Fans of The Bard

6 Scintillating Novels That Reveal the Dark Side of the Roaring ‘20s

19th Century Historical Women’s Fiction

The New Release Rundown

Queer Gothic Reads Where Power, Desire and Dark Secrets Refuse to Stay Buried

Refresh Your Stack with This Week’s Hottest Upcoming Book Releases

The “365 Buttons” Effect — Books Our Staff Love (No Explanation Required)

The Chill Quill: New Year, New Nightmares

“People We Meet on Vacation” Emily Henry Reading Guide

5 Books in Which the World Changes and So Changes Us

BookTrib Editors’ Picks This Week

Pick 3: Books that Bring the Nostalgia

Under the Spotlight: Novels That Tackle Celebrity Culture

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