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6 Books That You Didn’t Realize Are Actually Love Stories

It’s that time of year again, folks. Heart-shaped everything, red roses on backorder and the realization that it’s definitely too late now to break up with anyone you’re on the fence about without looking like a schmuck. (Sorry! But you know I’m right!) And maybe it’s because I’m not a…

Amy ImpellizeriFebruary 4, 2021

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Sharing Some Favorite Poems on World Poetry Day

Sunday, March 21 may not immediately seem like an international holiday, but I'm here to tell you that it's a day to celebrate and honor an art form that resonates with all of us in some way: poetry. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I haven't always been…

Judy MorenoMarch 21, 2021

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10 Independence Day Reads to Celebrate 245 Years

Every year on the Fourth of July, we commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which in 1776 pronounced the Colonies were sovereign states no longer subject to the rule of Britain. The document goes beyond the boundaries of government to famously declare that “all men are created equal,…

Friends & FictionJuly 2, 2021

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Year in Review: Most Popular BookTrib Posts of 2020

2020 ... Enough said, right? But we at BookTrib know that there's never enough said about books, and this year, books have been especially sustaining. Playing favorites is usually frowned upon, so we're going to be objective here; strictly looking at the number of views on stories we posted this…

BookTribDecember 21, 2020

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6 Ways to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This Year

Today is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday of immense historical significance. The life and legacy of this great civil rights leader, however, isn't merely history. His story is timeless, and especially pertinent this year. As we look back on the recent past, with the hardships…

BookTribJanuary 18, 2021

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7 Books to Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In commemoration of such a grievous period of history, it can be hard to truly grasp the tremendous horrors of something of this scale. How can we best come to terms with it? Our now-President gave an address today during which he stated,…

Judy MorenoJanuary 27, 2021

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It Takes Two: 8 Books Featuring Mentor and Mentee Relationships

Behind some of the greatest characters in literature are mentors who allow them to reach their full potential. These people serve as educators, confidantes and spirit guides, ultimately allowing the protagonist to achieve self-actualization and accomplish all of their goals. This selection of novels emphasizes some of the powerhouse advisors…

Gabby TorrentiOctober 5, 2020

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BookTrib Editors Predict 2020 Goodreads Choice Winners

In a year when books were one of the few safe and accessible leisure pleasures for people, and the ultimate distraction from our tumultuous climate, a lot of truly great works hit the market. Goodreads on December 8 will announce the picks from readers for their 12th annual Goodreads Choice…

BookTribNovember 30, 2020

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16 Favorites From 2020 That You Probably Never Heard Of

BookTrib was created to serve as the voice of emerging authors. For our editorial team, one of the many gifts of the job is to be able to discover and share with you some marvelous writers, incredible stories and magnificent characters. As we wind down the most turbulent year many…

Jim AlkonDecember 15, 2020

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8 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers That Aren’t Books

People who love books always claim they are the easiest people to buy for. But what about when you want something a little bit more special? Something with a bit more pizzazz or bling? Here are a few non-book gift ideas for book lovers: Vintage book locket charms. If there’s…

Amy Impellizzeri & Kelly SimmonsDecember 5, 2019

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6 Books Celebrating Phenomenal Women Who Continue to Rise

Women have been making an impact on the world since the beginning of time. We are smart, savvy, intuitive trendsetters and powerful leaders. We are wives, mothers, sisters, daughters and friends. Nikki Giovanni describes women best in her poem "Ego Tripping:" “I am so perfect so divine so ethereal so…

Sadeqa JohnsonMarch 19, 2020

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From Fiction to Memoir, Here are 8 Authors Who Excel at Flash Prose

Pamela Gay is the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) award in creative nonfiction and an Independent e-Book Award for her memoir Homecoming, which combines text, image and sound. An installation sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) included artifacts. Her new…

BookTrib Guest AuthorJuly 8, 2020

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When the Bough Breaks: 6 Books About Secretive Origins

What if one day you discovered that the parents who raised you weren't your parents at all? Or that the man you thought was your dad wasn't your dad? Or that some other secret about your lineage had been kept from you? Countless adoptees and other children have gone through…

BookTribAugust 17, 2020

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9 Cutthroat Tales of Wall Street and Silicon Valley

Wall Street and Silicon Valley are two of the most elusive and exclusive business capitals in the world. Teeming with über-wealthy businesspeople, landing a position in either of these locales may seem like the ultimate dream ... until you actually get there — and experience the fierce pressures that bring…

Gabby TorrentiSeptember 29, 2020

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New Month, New Season, New Reads: 16 New Books for Spring

March arrived this week and none too soon! Last month we weathered tragedy, scandal and tepid weather conditions. While many problems of the last month will follow us into the new month, there is hope--- there is always hope. This week, hope comes not in the form of Hope Hicks,…

BookTribMarch 1, 2018

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Ripped from the Headlines: New Releases that Blend Politics, Pop Culture, and Current Events

Headline news changes as fast as it can, with each new viral video, political scandal or celebrity moment that's caught on tape. But there are some headlines that stay with you, and over the past year we've definitely had a few we won't be forgetting any time soon: from the…

BookTribMarch 28, 2018

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