Nonfiction

A New Conversation Starter Found in Micro Study of Planet Earth and Human Race

I’ll bet it would have been fun knowing Lawrence A. Stellato Sr. in college. He took courses in theology, sociology, finance, economics and other subjects like everyone else. And, as one is supposed to do with all that accumulated knowledge, he thought about things and came up with theories of…

Jim AlkonOctober 3, 2022

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Writers, Ink Podcast: Rethinking Productivity with Bestseller David Kadavy

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in…

Writers, InkOctober 31, 2022

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Writers, Ink: Ep 109 – Led Zeppelin: The Biography with NYT Bestseller Bob Spitz

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the…

Writers, InkNovember 15, 2021

Nonfiction

American Truth or Mythology? Historian Revisits the Illustrious Grimke Family

During the late sixties, women scholars began to urge their male colleagues to carve out a place for “herstory” alongside “history.” Over time, with the establishment of women’s studies departments in colleges and universities, second-wave feminists would correct many longstanding legends of American history. Their research produced transformative knowledge while…

Claudia KeenanNovember 17, 2022

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Study Sheds Light on How America Reads

How many books do Americans read, and how do they go about choosing what to read? Answers to those questions and a whole lot more can be found in a recently released study from myvision.org exploring the literary habits of 923 Americans ranging in age from 18 to 84, with…

BookTribOctober 28, 2022

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7 Memoirs from Stars Who Overcame Childhood Hardships

We all love reading about our favorite celebrities — consuming tabloids, social media posts and interviews that feature them. But every person in the spotlight has their own story to tell that isn’t shaped by their public image. These seven stars lived through the unimaginable in their climb to fame…

Megan BeauregardOctober 27, 2022

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New Heartfelt Book Reminds Us We Are So Much More than Our Appearances

As we sit here on the cusp of 2023, it's easy to marvel at all the advancements society has made while simultaneously overlooking the areas in which problems have arisen and where we’ve become complacent. As big as the strides we’ve made is the degree to which we’ve become materialistic…

Wyatt SemenukOctober 26, 2022

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AuthorBuzz: A Supernatural Romance and a Giveaway for a Memoir on Kindness

Sorry, this promotion is over. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! The Graveside Bar and Grill: A Charley Davidson Novella by Darynda Jones (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, I finally get to share Donovan’s story! Despite his relatively short stint in the world of Charley Davidson, the…

AuthorBuzzSeptember 12, 2022

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Understanding Where We Came From: Books Explaining Humanity’s History

Avid reader, Will Wechsler shares his more academic picks for a well-rounded knowledge base focused on history and scientific developments regarding people and the world around us. fascinating but densely written, and since I know my friend would like that kind of book I happily recommended it. A few days…

William WechslerAugust 25, 2022

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I Laughed, I Cried, I Was Horrified: Two Funny Reads

Hello Molly! is a one sitting read that brings tears of joy and sadness. Molly reveals moments of her unconventional upbringing by her single dad, recognizing all that she missed. She also recalls her crazy journey toward an incredible career, the hysterical characters she created, her many genius SNL skits…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 20, 2022

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Author and Podcaster Zibby Owens Gets Real in Her Newly-Released Memoir “Bookends”

It took author Zibby Owens almost 20 years to get Bookends, A Memoir of Love, Loss and Literature out in the world, and it is worth the wait! I read it cover to cover in less than 24 hours and LOVED IT so much! Tears and laughter for me; I…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 1, 2022

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Walk the Line Between Perception and Reality in This Mindbending Read

“One myth that all cultures seem to share is that throughout the ages, teachers and authority figures have appeared to awaken potentialities in human society.” The prologue of The Kingdom of the Two Suns by Francisco Martinez Dalmases warns readers that its exploration of a “dual system in human society”…

Monique SnymanJune 28, 2022

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BookTrib Giveaway: Got Chronic Gut Issues? There Is Hope – Read These Patient Stories

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/booktrib_giveaway_gut-feelings-the-patients-story-scaled.jpg *U.S. Entries Only* PGEgY2xhc3M9InJjcHRyIiBocmVmPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJhZmZsZWNvcHRlci5jb20vcmFmbC9kaXNwbGF5LzkzNjE0NTg0NDc3LyIgcmVsPSJub2ZvbGxvdyIgZGF0YS1yYWZsaWQ9IjkzNjE0NTg0NDc3IiBkYXRhLXRoZW1lPSJjbGFzc2ljIiBkYXRhLXRlbXBsYXRlPSI1YzAwODg5MjQ3MmJkODVhMGIxMTRhODUiIGlkPSJyY3dpZGdldF85Y2FhZWIzNCI+YSBSYWZmbGVjb3B0ZXIgZ2l2ZWF3YXk8L2E+CjxzY3JpcHQgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3dpZGdldC1wcmltZS5yYWZmbGVjb3B0ZXIuY29tL2xhdW5jaC5qcyI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+ Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation or diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, chronic indigestion, chronic abdominal pain — if you or someone you love is one of the 40 percent of people worldwide who suffer from any of these conditions, you need to read this book. Gut Feelings: The…

BookTribJune 23, 2022

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Screenwriter Spotlight: Follow Nora Ephron’s Influence Back to Where It All Started

The TV and film industry has seen more than its fair share of success lately. Have you been binging HBO’s talk-of-the-town drama, Succession? If you’re looking for something a little brighter, how about Apple TV+’s heartwarming hit Ted Lasso? For anyone interested in a little bit of both (or Selena…

Wyatt SemenukJune 10, 2022

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“The Purpose of Business Is the Business of Purpose” Says Branding Expert

In 2009, Simon Sinek introduced the concept of starting with the “why” as the framework for how great business influencers think, act, differentiate from competitors and, in turn, build the world’s most successful companies. While Sinek popularized the word “why” as a strategy setter in his bestselling Start With Why and…

Jim AlkonMay 9, 2022