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Dissecting John Steinbeck’s Just-Found Story, “The Amiable Fleas”

Thanks to the Strand Magazine, neither is literary treasures left behind by long-dead masters of the craft. Hot on the heels of unearthing short stories by Ernest Hemingway and Raymond Chandler, the Strand has uncovered one by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. Among Steinbeck’s many themes was the glorification of…

Jon LandAugust 15, 2019

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Celebrating 20 Years of Twilight’s Highs and Lows

Every year since 2015, hundreds of people descend upon the tiny town of Forks, Washington, population 3,433 (as of 2024), for a festival called Forever Twilight in Forks that celebrates the legacy of Stephenie Meyer’s 2005 novel Twilight and its sequels. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Twilight’s publication,…

Sarah Elizabeth GallagherSeptember 27, 2025

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Staff Picks for Literary Body Swaps in the Spirit of “Freakier Friday”

Wish you could switch places with a fictional character? Well, you're not alone! It's a dream readers fantasize about across the globe, and so we at BookTrib decided to tackle the question: which fictional character would we jump at the chance to swap bodies with using some Freaky Friday magic?…

BookTribAugust 15, 2025

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BookTrib’s Emmy Playbook (Or How We Called It Months Ago)

Every year, when Emmy season arrives, the entertainment world scrambles to catch up. The nominations list drops, critics dust off their hot takes and outlets scramble to produce prediction pieces overnight. But at BookTrib, we like to think we were already ahead of the game. We have been talking about…

BookTribSeptember 12, 2025

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Girl Dinner: A Feast of Short Stories & Essays by Women

Women’s voices in literature are as varied and nourishing as a perfectly curated “girl dinner” plate: sometimes indulgent, sometimes sharp, always satisfying. From bite-sized short stories to rich, thought-provoking essays, this collection celebrates women writers who serve up brilliance in every genre. Whether you’re craving stories of resilience, humor, identity…

Kelsey HallMarch 27, 2025

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Football Star Shows It’s Never a Bad Time to Pick Up a Book

As Editorial Director of BookTrib, if I was caught watching a football game during work hours, there’d be hell to pay. So why is a football player caught on the sidelines in the middle of his workday on a nationally televised post-season playoff game being hailed as a hero for…

Jim AlkonJanuary 15, 2025

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Books Each Twilight Character Needs to Read

With hoa hoa hoa season in full swing, many fans are sure to be rewatching or rereading Stephanie Meyer’s beloved Twilight saga. Something about the series continuously draws fans back, whether it’s the nostalgia of obsessing over the books as a teen or the cringe-worthy yet entertaining melodrama of the…

Katie BloomerOctober 17, 2024

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Some of Your Bestselling Favorites Are Products of Fanfiction

If you’re familiar with Fifty Shades of Grey or The Idea of You, you may also be aware of the “fanfiction-to-bestseller” pipeline: the phenomenon by which a writer who previously specialized in fanfiction comes into mainstream success. For E.L. James (who wrote Fifty Shades of Grey), Robinne Lee (who wrote…

Savannah CordovaOctober 9, 2024

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10+ Greek Myth Retellings to Read After Binge-Watching Netflix’s “KAOS”

Season one of Netflix’s latest hit, KAOS, has sadly come to an end. For those left hungry for more of this comedic modern Greek mythology retelling, who eagerly await season two, I’ve found some books you can devour in the meantime. From feminist and queer retellings to steamy modern romances,…

Katie BloomerSeptember 16, 2024

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The Universal Obsession with Anti-Aging

Societal beauty standards are notorious for being out of reach for regular people. However, the push from luxury brands glorifying “unconventional beauty” standards — the ones model agencies prefer from prospective supermodels — reminded me of a quote from The Devil Wears Prada, when Miranda Priestly says in a deadpan…

Monique SnymanSeptember 9, 2024

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Is Manifesting Real or 21st-Century Snake Oil?

Manifesting …. is it real or is it a sham? Does it actually work? Or is it twenty-first century snake oil? In case you’ve been living under a rock, let me explain the concept of manifesting. Manifesting is the idea that if you really want something, you can have it.…

Sandra BlockSeptember 4, 2024

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Celebrate the “Short n’ Sweet” Album Release With These Quick Reads

At BookTrib, it’s become pretty clear that we are big fans of combining the world of music and literature together. Perhaps you got your latest book recommendation from our Lit Girl Summer list, or maybe you’re still working on finishing reading our recommendations for books that feel like your favorite…

Eileen FlahertyAugust 22, 2024

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Abbi Glines’ Inside Look at Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” Adaptation

Colleen Hoover’s blockbuster novel It Ends With Us, about a workaholic in a too-good-to-be-true romance who can’t stop thinking about her first love, hits theaters this week with such anticipation that advance ticket sales have shattered records. And BookTrib was able to get an insider’s take! The story follows Lily…

Abbi GlinesAugust 8, 2024

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What to Read for Lit Girl Summer Based on Which Album You Have on Repeat

Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean Lit Girl Summer has to end — it’s a perpetual state of mind! In case you missed it, allow us to fill you in. Elle recently coined the term “Lit Girl Summer” to highlight all of the celebrities and…

Eileen FlahertyAugust 14, 2024

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How Swifties, Vampires, and Subversive Digital Marketing Are Connected

Throughout the years, Anne Rice’s popular character Lestat de Lioncourt from The Vampire Chronicles has been portrayed on-screen by some of the hottest actors of their time, including Tom Cruise, Stuart Townsend, and most recently Sam Reid. This has inadvertently cemented his legacy in pop culture as a multi-generational bad…

Monique SnymanAugust 7, 2024

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6 Books That Feel Like Your Favorite Chappell Roan Song

The name on everybody’s lips is Chappell Roan, and we’re not mad about it. If you’re somehow not familiar with the name Chappell Roan, get ready to meet your new favorite singer, performer, creative and icon. Chappell Roan is the drag persona of Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed “midwestern…

Eileen FlahertyJune 21, 2024

Dissecting John Steinbeck’s Just-Found Story, “The Amiable Fleas”

Celebrating 20 Years of Twilight’s Highs and Lows

Staff Picks for Literary Body Swaps in the Spirit of “Freakier Friday”

BookTrib’s Emmy Playbook (Or How We Called It Months Ago)

Girl Dinner: A Feast of Short Stories & Essays by Women

Football Star Shows It’s Never a Bad Time to Pick Up a Book

Books Each Twilight Character Needs to Read

Some of Your Bestselling Favorites Are Products of Fanfiction

10+ Greek Myth Retellings to Read After Binge-Watching Netflix’s “KAOS”

The Universal Obsession with Anti-Aging

Is Manifesting Real or 21st-Century Snake Oil?

Celebrate the “Short n’ Sweet” Album Release With These Quick Reads

Abbi Glines’ Inside Look at Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” Adaptation

What to Read for Lit Girl Summer Based on Which Album You Have on Repeat

How Swifties, Vampires, and Subversive Digital Marketing Are Connected

6 Books That Feel Like Your Favorite Chappell Roan Song

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