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Mystery, Magic, And Must-Reads!

Why We’re Obsessed with Murder (Even If We Hate Violence) From pirate’s treasure to a mother’s grief, the best murder mysteries don’t just unravel crimes … they unravel us. What is it about death on the page that keeps us coming back for more? Unjustly Forgotten, Utterly Unmissable These books…

BookTribFebruary 20, 2025

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Fairy Tales Exposed, Love Without Limits and Books That Change Everything

The Dark Truth Hidden in Fairy Tales Fairy tales may have shaped our childhood, but who shaped them? Uncover the unsettling truths behind the stories you thought you knew — these revelations will change how you see your favorite fairy tales forever. Love Has No Age Limit Romance isn’t just…

BookTribFebruary 27, 2025

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Racial History of the Fairy Tale, From Literary Classics to Modern Disney

Editor’s Note: In her book Specters of the Marvelous: Race and the Development of the European Fairy Tale, literature Professor Kimberly J. Lau observes the legacy of race in classic fairy tales. The following essay provides a glimpse of the fairy tale tradition modern audiences have inherited, the conclusion that…

Kimberly J. LauFebruary 26, 2025

Caldecott Newbury and ALA Youth Media Award Winners of 2025

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Caldecott, Newbery and ALA Youth Media Award Winners of 2025

Originating in 1922 with the creation of the John Newbery Medal, the American Library Association annually honors notable books, videos and other media aimed at children and teens. The ALA Youth Media Awards are internationally renowned and the distinction is an incredible resource to parents, educators, librarians and readers looking…

Cameron KimballJanuary 28, 2025

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Under-Read: Five Underappreciated Excellent Books

In conversation with a fellow reader recently, I asked if she had read the novel Stoner by John Williams. “Oh yes,” she replied. “I’m in the cult.” Oh! While I don’t think all the fans of this book are busy with secret rituals, there are I suspect, fewer of them…

Diane ParrishFebruary 20, 2025

Fiction Miscellany

How Do Memories Shape Us? Author Explores Nature of Memory in Fiction

In Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel The Buried Giant, an entire society has literally lost its ability to remember. One such couple has muted memories of having had a son, of having once loved one another. But those memories seem to become more and more opaque every day. In a moment of…

Jon BassoffFebruary 19, 2025

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Love Drama? Sample the First Chapter of 6 Contemporary Fiction and Family Novels

Imagine if you could pick and choose which drama you wanted to be involved with. Now, you can! If you’re looking for some drama in your life, or prefer an entertaining contemporary read, you can get a sneak peek of dozens of first chapters with our newest edition of Lit…

BookTribFebruary 18, 2025

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Our Valentine’s Day Book Guide Will Have You Falling In Love With Your Next Read

Forget the apps and the blind dates. This Valentine’s Day, you can be sure to find your perfect match right here on BookTrib. Book match, that is. We can’t help with the other kind. But who needs a romantic partner when your time is filled with reading through your TBR…

BookTribFebruary 14, 2025

Fiction Miscellany

Maggie Thrash’s Adult Debut is Murder Mystery and Fugitive Love Story Set Amidst Satanic Panic

“Conformity can rapidly become dangerous. It can become violent. I wanted to explore that, and New Hampshire, with its motto ‘Live Free or Die,’ was the perfect setting for that theme.” Rainbow Black (Harper Perennial), Maggie Thrash’s adult debut, begins in idyllic New Hampshire, on the cusp of impending danger,…

Megan BeauregardMarch 19, 2024

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Clinches, Corsets and Cartoons: The Evolution of the Romance Novel Cover

The history of the romance novel cover charts the evolution not just of the romance novel itself, but of our changing attitudes as a society. Romance novel covers tell the story of readers’ hopes, tastes and desires. But most of all, “the romance book cover is a promise to the…

JeriAnn GellerFebruary 11, 2025

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Sparks Fly this Valentine’s with Bold Romance, Fierce Friendships and Dark Desires

From Forbidden Flames to Fabio: The Evolution of Romance Covers Uncover the captivating transformation of romance covers — from steamy classics to vibrant, genre-defying designs — each one a powerful promise of passion, rebellion and the love that keeps readers coming back for more. Celebrate the Women Who Always Have…

BookTribFebruary 13, 2025

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Why We Are Drawn to Murder Stories

I’ve been thinking about murder. As someone who grew up reading towering stacks of Agatha Christie and watching Murder, She Wrote with my grandmother every day, I thought of dead bodies as a pretty fun time. I saw murder mysteries as puzzles, like crosswords with characters and shocking reveals. But…

Gin PhillipsFebruary 18, 2025

Stay Up All Night with Nail-Biting Thrillers Book Crushes and Tessa Baileys Latest

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The Hottest New Thrillers, Literary Lovers, and Tessa Bailey’s Latest

Mind-Blowing Thrillers That Will Keep You Up All Night Ready for a wild ride through the world of pulse-pounding thrillers? From real-life conspiracies to edge-of-your-seat fictional adventures, John Land’s The Thrill List has you covered with the best of the best. Book Crushes Stealing Hearts This Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s…

BookTribFebruary 6, 2025

Fiction Miscellany

Sample 6 Historical Fiction Titles Before Adding to Your TBR

Resolved to read more historical fiction in the new year but not sure where to start? It can be hard to fully commit to a new book when there are so many options to choose from. That's why we've collected the first chapters of 6 different historical fiction titles for…

BookTribFebruary 6, 2025

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AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Powerful Women-Led Historical Murder Mystery

Sorry, this promotion has ended. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict (St. Martin's Press) Dear Reader, The Queens of Crime is in keeping with my earlier novels and yet, at the same time, something entirely new. It's an ode to strong…

AuthorBuzzFebruary 10, 2025

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Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we stopped by to chat with our friends at Montgomery & Taggert, Connecticut’s first and only romance-centric indie bookstore, to see what they had to say about the holiday — and which fictional characters they’d spend it with. They had a lot to…

BookTribFebruary 4, 2025

Mystery, Magic, And Must-Reads!

Fairy Tales Exposed, Love Without Limits and Books That Change Everything

Racial History of the Fairy Tale, From Literary Classics to Modern Disney

Caldecott, Newbery and ALA Youth Media Award Winners of 2025

Under-Read: Five Underappreciated Excellent Books

How Do Memories Shape Us? Author Explores Nature of Memory in Fiction

Love Drama? Sample the First Chapter of 6 Contemporary Fiction and Family Novels

Our Valentine’s Day Book Guide Will Have You Falling In Love With Your Next Read

Maggie Thrash’s Adult Debut is Murder Mystery and Fugitive Love Story Set Amidst Satanic Panic

Clinches, Corsets and Cartoons: The Evolution of the Romance Novel Cover

Sparks Fly this Valentine’s with Bold Romance, Fierce Friendships and Dark Desires

Why We Are Drawn to Murder Stories

The Hottest New Thrillers, Literary Lovers, and Tessa Bailey’s Latest

Sample 6 Historical Fiction Titles Before Adding to Your TBR

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Powerful Women-Led Historical Murder Mystery

Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

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