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Jon Chattman Takes Foreword Thinking to Another Level

A great foreword – sometimes – is even better than the book it precedes. So why not skip the actual book altogether? That’s the premise behind the incredibly innovative Moving Foreword: Real Introductions to Totally Made-Up Books (BenBella Books), a collection of introductions to imaginary books written by real celebrities,…

BookTribAugust 5, 2019

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“Is There Still Sex in the City?” – The Real Carrie Bradshaw Returns

One of many sound bites from Candace Bushnell, who twenty years ago had a dramatic impact on pop culture as her Sex and the City brand tracked the escapades of Carrie Bradshaw and friends as they faced the challenges of sex and dating in New York City. Fast forward to…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 8, 2019

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“To the Lighthouse” Author Comes to Life in “Vita and Virginia”

Hot, hot, hot. A new film brings the legendary love affair between early feminist writers Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West to libidinous life, opening in the U.S. August 23. Elizabeth Debicki (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and HBO’s “The Night Manager”), towering at 6 feet, 3 inches tall, rules…

Joanna PoncavageAugust 23, 2019

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Banned Books Week Exposes the Dangers of Censorship

By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, this week’s celebration of Banned Books Week once again is drawing national attention to the harms of censorship. This year, Banned Books Week is focusing on the theme, “Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark,” urging everyone…

BookTribSeptember 25, 2019

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The Great Fantasy Debate: Should Dragons Be Pets? and Other Pressing Questions

If you can imagine it, you can debate it. That’s the premise of The Great Fantasy Debate, a new web series that launched this week on Facebook Watch. The series seeks answers to the most pressing issues of the day: Is a degree from Hogwarts worth it? Should people be…

BookTribMay 7, 2020

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Author Laura Hankin’s Hilarious “Indoor Book Tour” Music Video

So many events have gone virtual over the past few months, including book tours. It's a bit of an adjustment, but we can all still have fun from a safe distance. Not convinced? Just look at author Laura Hankin singing and dancing even after her tour for Happy & You…

BookTribMay 19, 2020

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God, Rebels, & The Beatles; A Coming-Of-Age Story

Everyone has a story…not everyone can tell it. Roxanne says first-time author Erin Hosier “assuredly can tell her story and does so with the kind of wit, energy, warmth, and honesty that rivets you to the page.” The New York City native and literary agent kicked off publicity for her…

Just The Right Book PodcastFebruary 8, 2019

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Valentine’s Day Quiz –Discover Your Literary Soulmate!

BookTribFebruary 14, 2019

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A Look Back at a Genre-Defining Year for Movies

Best. Movie. Year. Ever. (Simon & Schuster) is one of those debut books by a career journalist that just makes sense, as if the journalist has a compelling argument to make and needs more than 1500 words to make it. Brian Raftery, the author responsible for this exploration of 1999’s game-changing…

Jeff DaughertyApril 11, 2019

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A Visual Guide to 20-Year-Old “Family Guy”

"Family Guy:" a cartoon that has vexed viewers, disgruntled parents and enflamed clergymen. While blunt to the point of blasphemy, in no small feat "Family Guy" has proved to be a wildly successful cartoon phenomenon, airing for 20 years and counting. No small feat. How many other adult cartoons can…

Meagan FoyMay 15, 2019

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Modern Romance with Leah Rachel

Leah Rachel may still be finding her voice in the early stages of her career, but she’s quickly attaining the recognition she deserves. As the writer (and creator) of Chambers, Netflix’s recent horror series about a girl whose heart transplant goes awry, Rachel’s definitely got chops for writing scary stories,…

BookTribJuly 25, 2019

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Henry James Hits the Screen with “The Aspern Papers”

In “The Aspern Papers,” the new movie based on the book of the same name, the beauty of Henry James' words is matched by the movie’s Venetian white marble and black canals. But it is the faded beauty of a great poet’s muse that gives depth to both. The plot…

Joanna PoncavageJanuary 21, 2019

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Richard Wright’s “Native Son,” Born Again on the Screen

Since its publication in 1940, Richard Wright’s controversial novel Native Son (HarperCollins) has been adapted for the stage or screen six times. This latest adaptation of the classic seeks to bring a unique projection of the protagonist "Big" (short for Bigger), while maintaining the famed themes of the novel. In…

Joanna PoncavageJanuary 30, 2019

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The Bookworm Take on the Bird Box Challenge

We have partnered with Penguin to bring you exclusive videos from more great authors. The #BirdBoxChallenge is easy when you do it with a book. (Psst! Did you know that Josh Malerman, the author of Bird Box, has a new book coming out this year? Inspection goes on sale April…

Signature Views Random HouseJanuary 11, 2019

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“41 Reasons I’m Staying In” Celebrates Introverts

As an unabashed introvert, I can say that I have more than a few excuses of my own for skipping an outing. Most of them unsurprisingly coincide with getting my hands on some new books...but every introvert has their favorite household hobbies or rationalizations to avoid venturing out into the…

Rebecca ProulxJanuary 22, 2019

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Groundbreaking Food Writer Shares Her Favorite Reads

Ruth Reichl, restaurant critic, previous editor in chief of "Gourmet" magazine and author of My Kitchen Year, shares three books she's enjoyed recently. Her upcoming book, Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir shares her vast experience as a food writer and will be available Spring 2019. BookTrib partners with Penguin to…

Signature Views Random HouseDecember 14, 2018

Jon Chattman Takes Foreword Thinking to Another Level

“Is There Still Sex in the City?” – The Real Carrie Bradshaw Returns

“To the Lighthouse” Author Comes to Life in “Vita and Virginia”

Banned Books Week Exposes the Dangers of Censorship

The Great Fantasy Debate: Should Dragons Be Pets? and Other Pressing Questions

Author Laura Hankin’s Hilarious “Indoor Book Tour” Music Video

God, Rebels, & The Beatles; A Coming-Of-Age Story

Valentine’s Day Quiz –Discover Your Literary Soulmate!

A Look Back at a Genre-Defining Year for Movies

A Visual Guide to 20-Year-Old “Family Guy”

Modern Romance with Leah Rachel

Henry James Hits the Screen with “The Aspern Papers”

Richard Wright’s “Native Son,” Born Again on the Screen

The Bookworm Take on the Bird Box Challenge

“41 Reasons I’m Staying In” Celebrates Introverts

Groundbreaking Food Writer Shares Her Favorite Reads

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