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Michael West on Understanding Why

Why? Recently, I was asked by a friend for professional advice; I loathe giving business advice. Don’t get me wrong, I am honored when someone thinks I can add value, but I don’t enjoy talking about business. My career would suggest I am well-versed in various business topics; I have…

Michael WestJune 17, 2026

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The Role of Women in Fairy Tales

This is the role of women in fairy tales. We’re not always the princess. We’re not always the witch. These are just labels or costumes, because what’s underneath is always the same, we are the ones who carry the tales through the dark, intact, even as we slowly fall apart,…

Cynthia PelayoJune 17, 2026

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This Hidden Gem Is More Than Just a Stalker Story

Dear Readers, What first caught my attention about the thriller Dawn Before Darkness wasn't the stalking plot. It was the guardianship plot. Let me explain. Psychological thrillers are full of dangerous exes, but far fewer ask a more unsettling question: what happens when someone uses the legal system itself as…

Meryl L. MossJune 13, 2026

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Keep Your TBR On-Trend With Book Recs to Match Today’s Most Popular Accessories

What if we told you the hottest summer 2026 trend is a good book? Rampant consumerism has us all operating in brain-rot mode … and while there’s joy to be found in an online shopping session, nothing hits quite like a perfect summer read. Replace the clear jelly bag you’re…

BookTribJune 16, 2026

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Take Note, Hollywood! We’re Pitching Our Dream Book Adaptations

These days, it seems like every on-screen story is based on a novel … and far too often, the book is way better. The publishing industry is shaping the world of film and TV like never before, from Anne Hathaway optioning the buzzy Yesteryear to Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series…

BookTribJune 9, 2026

Miscellany Podcasts

Writers, Ink Podcast: Accessing Past Lives With NYT Bestseller, Lauren Oliver

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Authors Guild, Subterranean Press, Google’s AI Overviews, and The Odyssey. Then, stick around for a chat with Lauren Oliver!

BookTribJune 16, 2026

Fiction Miscellany

How My Novel About a Hasidic Woman Tells a Universal Story

Books have the capacity to break down differences by being different. It is very much my hope that my novel does just that. And that my readers might discover that a story about a Hasidic woman might also be a story about them.

Talya JankovitsJune 15, 2026

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Books & Looks Podcast — How Nature Tells Time without a Clock

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he…

BookTribJune 11, 2026

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Two-Faced Reads: Your Sign to Pick Up These Opposing Titles for Gemini Season

Happy Gemini season, readers! We’re embodying the dual nature of this zodiac sign with books for both sides of the cultural conversation. From tales of late-stage capitalism to parenting hot takes + analyses of AI, these reads capture the conflicting opinions on all the hot-button topics we can’t stop talking…

BookTribJune 4, 2026

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Sun, Sand and Secrets: The Perfect Beach Read

Dear Readers, I’m heading to the beach this weekend, and I already know what’s going in my beach bag: Palm Beach Confidential, Susannah Marren’s latest Palm Beach novel. At first glance, it has everything I want in a beach read: glamorous settings, characters in conflict, a secret romance and a…

Meryl L. MossJune 5, 2026

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Dip Your Toe Into What Could Be Your Next Favorite Genre

Looking to venture into new waters this summer? Well, you’re in luck – because we’ve got the guide to introduce readers to a whole new pool of bookish options. Expand your genres of choice with book recs that will complement your reading tastes instead of challenging them entirely. For romance…

BookTribMay 27, 2026

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Team Picks: Lillian’s Most Anticipated Reads for June

Books are my passion, so it is really special that I get to promote them for my job.

BookTribJune 1, 2026

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Writers, Ink Podcast: Screenplays, Bestsellers and Everything in Between With Lee Goldberg

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Kindle Translate, ChatGPT book recommendations and John Grisham’s new legal drama.

BookTribJune 2, 2026

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A Forgotten Surrealist Finally Comes Into Focus

Dear Readers, This week, we turn our attention not just to a book that’s a hidden gem, but to a book about a forgotten artist of the 20th-century art world. Too often, art history remembers women by proximity: wife, lover, model. Jacqueline Lamba, if remembered at all, is often recalled…

Meryl L. MossMay 30, 2026

Fiction Miscellany

Fantasy or How History Should Have Been?

The appeal of fantasy for a woman in a male-dominated world is — in a word — obvious. That aside, my love affair with fantasy started as a small child because something deep and powerful in my core has always called out to the existence of dragons, fairies and magic.…

Meghan Le FayMay 26, 2026

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Book Recs for the Kind of Summer You’re Having in 2026

What’s your summer state of mind? Whether you’re living the lush life of a hot girl summer à la Zara Larsson or you’re embracing summertime sadness through the end of August (literally) in the spirit of Noah Kahan, we’ve got book recommendations to match your energy. Hot girl summer essentials:…

BookTribMay 19, 2026

Michael West on Understanding Why

The Role of Women in Fairy Tales

Take Note, Hollywood! We’re Pitching Our Dream Book Adaptations

Writers, Ink Podcast: Accessing Past Lives With NYT Bestseller, Lauren Oliver

How My Novel About a Hasidic Woman Tells a Universal Story

Books & Looks Podcast — How Nature Tells Time without a Clock

Two-Faced Reads: Your Sign to Pick Up These Opposing Titles for Gemini Season

Dip Your Toe Into What Could Be Your Next Favorite Genre

Team Picks: Lillian’s Most Anticipated Reads for June

Writers, Ink Podcast: Screenplays, Bestsellers and Everything in Between With Lee Goldberg

Fantasy or How History Should Have Been?

Book Recs for the Kind of Summer You’re Having in 2026

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