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Before She was a Chef, Julia Child was…a Spy?! A New TV Show Looks at Child’s Early Life

Yep, you read that right. And in a recent announcement from Deadline, ABC revealed plans for an upcoming dramedy series based on Child’s double life. Helmed by executive producers Benjamin Brand and Adam Goldworm (Aperture Entertainment) and set for weekly one-hour slots, Julia will imagine a fictional scenario in which…

Early Bird BooksAugust 29, 2017

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In ‘The New Old Me,’ Meredith Maran Proves 60 Can Be the New 20

A great undiscovered jewel, and from what I infer, a book that deserves to get into every single book club in the nation, and beyond. My enthusiasm is perhaps excessive. There comes a time when a book appears and has valuable lessons to teach us. We learn something we never…

Frederic ColierAugust 29, 2017

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10 Must-Read Political Biographies for History Buffs

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. One of the most fascinating parts of studying history is diving deep into the life of a man or woman who helped to shape the world we live in today. Readers who share that sentiment are in luck. We’ve rounded up ten biographies that…

BookishAugust 23, 2017

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America the Beautiful: 8 Books That Open Your Heart and Mind

For some time, the political discourse in America has not reflected our core value of inclusion and it appears intolerance is at an all-time high. Following the Charlottesville incident, which left 32-year old Heather Heyer dead and 19 others injured earlier this month, more people are standing up and rejecting…

Rachel CarterAugust 24, 2017

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Love and Hardship Run Parallel for Andrea Jarrell in ‘I’m the One Who Got Away’

In I’m the One Who Got Away, Andrea recalls what life felt like when she watched her neighbor fall in love with a handsome young man named Craig – from meeting her at her home, to smiles seemingly from the heart. However, that all turns around when Andrea finds…

Maggie MeyersAugust 2, 2017

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‘I Want My MTV’: A Literary Guide to the 1984 VMA Awards

Billboard called 1984 "pop music's best year ever," and many agree that it was a magical musical time where not only could we hear music, but we could see it; and MTV was instrumental in making that happen. While there was much to be concerned with on the political front…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 25, 2017

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A ‘Ballad’ for Dorothy Parker on What Would Have Been Her 124th Birthday

I first learned of Dorothy Parker not from reading her work, but from a song. The Ballad of Dorothy Parker was the fourth track on Prince's 1987 album, Sign O' The Times. In the song, Dorothy Parker was not a writer, but a waitress. Later, as a communications and journalism…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 22, 2017

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13 Books You Absolutely Must Read Before Seeing Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Detroit’

The Summer of '67 was a unique time in America’s history that some fondly remember as a season full of love, music and flower power. Still, for others in major American cities, that summer was awash in civil unrest, where waves of injustice led to rebellion and social change. A…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 4, 2017

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Josh Axelrad’s ‘Repeat Until Rich’ is a Spirited Journey into Casino Life

Are you ready for suspense and adventure as one man's journey plunges us into casino life? Josh Axelrad is already out of his element on page one and continues slightly off-balance throughout the whole of his memoir. He runs from the cops, hides in the bushes, disguises himself with wigs…

Sherri DaleyAugust 7, 2017

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2009 VMA Run-in with Kanye West Did Not Damage Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation,’ Says Fan Fav Biography

The most unforgettable and bizarre year in VMA history was 2009. Michael Jackson was dead, Lady Gaga was gross, Brittany Spear's made a comeback and Hip-Hop ruled. However, the one thing that is forever etched in the annals of VMA history was the moment Kanye West jumped on stage and…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 22, 2017

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Josh Groban’s Life Revealed in ‘Stage to Stage’

The yellow stage lights feel hot on your face as the music swells and you begin your first number. You feel the notes deep within your body, and when those notes are shared, the result is a standing ovation. How did you get here? What steps did you take? This…

Rachael ElmyAugust 18, 2017

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Lori Morrison’s Memoir Leads Her on a Journey of Book Tours and Pups

I can get real comfortable sitting in front of my computer day after day, trying to manage the literary empire that I am in the process of creating. Social media, email lists, Amazon rankings, Facebook posts, tweets - every day I show up to play in a virtual market evolving…

Lori MorrisonJuly 21, 2017

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‘Mick Jagger: Primitive Cool’ is Sure to Give You “Satisfaction”

It’s 2017, Mick Jagger just turned seventy-four on July 26th, and the music from The Rolling Stones is still rocking and rolling. What does that mean for you? It means that you, dear reader, have to check out Mick Jagger: Primitive Cool by Christopher Sandford. The book originally came out in…

Rachael ElmyAugust 1, 2017

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Josh Groban Takes the Stage in his New Book, ‘Stage to Stage’

The yellow stage lights feel hot on your face as the music swells and you begin your first number. You feel the notes deep within your body, and when those notes are shared, the result is a standing ovation. How did you get here? What steps did you take? This…

Rachael ElmyAugust 3, 2017

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NY Times Editor Pamela Paul’s ‘My Life with Bob’ is a Treat for Book Lovers

I received multiple copies of My Life with Bob as a gift for my birthday; evidently several people believed I would enjoy it and of course, they were right! As a reader, what’s not to like about a book about someone who loves books. Author Pamela Paul, editor of The…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 3, 2017

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Who Are the Tall Poppies and Why You Should Care?

At BookTrib, we are constantly searching for the best ways to connect readers with writers, opening their eyes and worlds to fresh ideas! This is how we came across a wonderful group known as the Tall Poppies, who are not only avid readers, but extremely talented writers as well! On…

Maggie MeyersJuly 17, 2017

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Before She was a Chef, Julia Child was…a Spy?! A New TV Show Looks at Child’s Early Life

In ‘The New Old Me,’ Meredith Maran Proves 60 Can Be the New 20

10 Must-Read Political Biographies for History Buffs

America the Beautiful: 8 Books That Open Your Heart and Mind

Love and Hardship Run Parallel for Andrea Jarrell in ‘I’m the One Who Got Away’

‘I Want My MTV’: A Literary Guide to the 1984 VMA Awards

A ‘Ballad’ for Dorothy Parker on What Would Have Been Her 124th Birthday

13 Books You Absolutely Must Read Before Seeing Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Detroit’

Josh Axelrad’s ‘Repeat Until Rich’ is a Spirited Journey into Casino Life

2009 VMA Run-in with Kanye West Did Not Damage Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation,’ Says Fan Fav Biography

Josh Groban’s Life Revealed in ‘Stage to Stage’

Lori Morrison’s Memoir Leads Her on a Journey of Book Tours and Pups

‘Mick Jagger: Primitive Cool’ is Sure to Give You “Satisfaction”

Josh Groban Takes the Stage in his New Book, ‘Stage to Stage’

NY Times Editor Pamela Paul’s ‘My Life with Bob’ is a Treat for Book Lovers

Who Are the Tall Poppies and Why You Should Care?

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