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Writers, Ink Podcast: David Weiden Explains Why All Good Writing Starts at the Scholastic Book Fair

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about pocket books, podcast publicity, and a quirky vocab. Then, stick around for a chat with David Weiden!

BookTribJuly 7, 2026

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A Sense of Place: How Jane Austen Uses Houses in “Pride and Prejudice” to Reveal Character and Culture

As much as I would love to be in Bath right now, dancing the quadrille in the Assembly Rooms to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, or wandering through Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, believed (for good reason) to be Austen’s inspiration for Pemberley, my real-life plans to honor Miss Austen this…

Annie GuestJuly 1, 2026

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Books & Looks Podcast — Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Weapon: The Tennis Cabinet That Built Modern America

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…

BookTribJuly 1, 2026

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Embody Your Favorite Daisy Chain Performer’s Energy With These Fresh Reads

Eagerly refreshing the tickets page for Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields? Embody the energy of this woman-forward, charity-driven music festival with book recs inspired by the iconic lineup. Want a read that channels the queer chaos + joy of Chappell Roan, or the melancholy melodies of Stevie Nicks? What about…

BookTribJune 24, 2026

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Inside “Enter the Nightmare”

With Enter the Nightmare, author Jayne Ann Krentz, writing as Jayne Castle, returns to Harmony with a blend of paranormal suspense, Gothic atmosphere and unforgettable romance. The latest installment in her beloved futuristic series follows Alice North, a woman haunted by a dangerous psychic gift and determined to reclaim her…

BookTribJune 30, 2026

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The Sleepless Night That Sparked “Witch Season”

Five years ago, I was supposed to be up early. I had to get out at four a.m. for an early call, and I had grand ambitions of going to bed at seven and getting a full night’s sleep. Instead, I wound up lying in bed staring at the ceiling…

Julia BiancoJune 30, 2026

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Writers, Ink Podcast: Why the Outline Is the Lie We All Agree To, With Maurice Broaddus

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about ElevenLabs, Porter Square Books, Tinder, and ThriftBooks. Then, stick around for a chat with Maurice Broaddus!

BookTribJune 30, 2026

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Book News: Chilling Reads for Hot Days, Recs for Pride Month, Bookcations and More!

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BookTribJune 27, 2026

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Jamie Brenner on Writing “Blue Angel”

In Blue Angel, Jamie Brenner ventures into bold new territory, exploring desire, performance and the transformative power of self-discovery. At the center of the novel is Mallory, a young woman whose carefully mapped future begins to unravel after a visit to a burlesque club that challenges everything she thought she…

BookTribJune 18, 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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Writers, Ink Podcast: How Hard-Hitting Reporting Can Translate Into a Novel, With Bestseller Sarah Vaughan

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Simon & Schuster, Elias Thorne, and why publishing more content is making your SEO worse. Then, stick around for a chat with Sarah Vaughan!

BookTribJune 23, 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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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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Books & Looks Podcast — Same Beginning, Same End: The Entwined Lives of Adams and Jefferson

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 18, 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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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

Writers, Ink Podcast: David Weiden Explains Why All Good Writing Starts at the Scholastic Book Fair

A Sense of Place: How Jane Austen Uses Houses in “Pride and Prejudice” to Reveal Character and Culture

Books & Looks Podcast — Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Weapon: The Tennis Cabinet That Built Modern America

Embody Your Favorite Daisy Chain Performer’s Energy With These Fresh Reads

Inside “Enter the Nightmare”

The Sleepless Night That Sparked “Witch Season”

Writers, Ink Podcast: Why the Outline Is the Lie We All Agree To, With Maurice Broaddus

Jamie Brenner on Writing “Blue Angel”

Writers, Ink Podcast: How Hard-Hitting Reporting Can Translate Into a Novel, With Bestseller Sarah Vaughan

Books & Looks Podcast — Same Beginning, Same End: The Entwined Lives of Adams and Jefferson

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

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