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“IT’S ALIVE:” 2 Frankenstein Books Celebrate Milestone

For 200 years, Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein has made its mark in both deep literary studies and its widely distributed commercial appeal in pop culture. We know many interpretations of Shelley's work through movies and TV shows, but these two collector's books, Vault of Frankenstein (becker&mayer!) and Rockport's Classics Reimagined Frankenstein (Quarto Knows) still…

Rebecca ProulxOctober 31, 2018

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Entertainment Weekly’s Book Critic Roundup

Entertainment Weekly is known for bringing you exclusive behind the scenes access to your favorite heavyweights across the entertainment industry. The weekly mag is your one-stop shop for all the latest news about TV shows, movies, music, theater, and of course books! We were honored to welcome back David Canfield, Book…

Just The Right Book PodcastNovember 2, 2018

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First Edition “Gone With the Wind” To Be Auctioned

A first edition, first printing hardcover copy of the iconic romance novel Gone With the Wind signed by Margaret Mitchell is being auctioned Nov. 3 in Los Angeles by renowned auction house GWS Auctions. Margaret Mitchell only published one complete novel, but it was the book, earning her a Pulitzer…

BookTribOctober 30, 2018

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46 Books You Need To Add To Your Holiday Wish List

If you’re trying to fill your holiday wish list with amazing titles, look no further! Roxanne Coady recently hosted a live event with Penguin Random House publishing powerhouses Michael Kindness, Jennifer Black and author, Matthew Dicks. The event, which took place at the Mandell JCC in Hartford, Connecticut, was titled “Buzz About…

Just The Right Book PodcastNovember 9, 2018

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Colette’s Rules: Her 10 Tips for Success as Movie Debuts

“Colette,” the movie starring Keira Knightley as the tradition-smashing French writer, comes to theaters Sept. 21. It’s a well-done period biopic with a great pedigree: Director Wash Westmoreland and his late husband Richard Glatzer, who worked together on “Still Alice,” wrote the screenplay. After its premiere earlier this year at…

Joanna PoncavageSeptember 10, 2018

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“Queen of Kenosha:” A Guitar-Playing, Nazi-Busting Heroine

October is Graphic Novel Writing Month, and to celebrate, why not try reading a gem from this genre? Queen of Kenosha, (Animal Media Group) written by Howard Shapiro and illustrated by Erica Chan, is a vibrant tale featuring a heroine who is passionate about the work she does, both in the…

Rebecca ProulxOctober 3, 2018

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Women Star Wars Writers at the New York Comic-Con

This year at the New York Comic-Con, Mur Lafferty ("Solo: A Star Wars Story"), Katie Cook ("Star Wars: Search Your Feelings"), Justina Ireland ("Star Wars: Lando's Luck") and Delilah Dawson ("Star Wars: Phasma") discuss new adventures for the classic characters we all know and love. Want more BookTrib? Sign up NOW for…

Signature Views Random HouseOctober 12, 2018

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“Monsters of the Week:” The Essential X-Files Companion

What started out as a cult classic evolved into an integral part of pop culture, putting both David Duchovny (Fox Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully) on a fast track to stardom. For all of those who were steadfast fans from the start, and for those who like the skeptical…

Rebecca ProulxOctober 19, 2018

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Phoebe Robinson’s Guide to Life Struggles

Life sucks, ok? Phoebe Robinson knows this and tells us how life really is for a famous comic who is a person of color and a cisgender woman in her latest essay collection, Everything's Trash, But It's Okay (Plume). Every single woman who has felt the cold-hard pain of a…

Meagan FoyOctober 26, 2018

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#FashionVictim: Amina Akhtar Gives Killer Looks

How about a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and American Psycho? As soon as readers get to know the twisted fashion editor Anya St. Clair in Amina Akhtar’s debut novel #FashionVictim (Crooked Lane), it is clear she is not the stereotypical fashionista often depicted in the fictional world of fashion.…

Katie SchaffstallOctober 29, 2018

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“Joni on Joni:” Portrait Of An Artist Through Interviews

She’s been called bragging and scornful, philosophical and deep, and also a beguiling flirt. All those sides show up in a fascinating anthology of Joni Mitchell’s most illuminating interviews titled Joni on Joni: Interviews and Encounters with Joni Mitchell (Chicago Review Press), edited by Susan Whitall, writer and editor of…

BookTribAugust 27, 2018

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Star Wars Lip Sync Battle with Marc Thompson

BookTrib partners with Signature Views from Penguin Random House to bring you more great content. Today we have a special treat, a Star Wars lip sync battle featuring famous narrator Marc Thompson! https://youtu.be/n83lDws2OS0

Signature Views Random HouseAugust 3, 2018

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Why Body Positivity in the Young Adult Genre is So Vital

The Netflix movie "Dumplin'" premieres today, showcasing serious star power with Jennifer Aniston. We are pumped that an adaptation to Julie Murphy's YA novel is hitting the screen. Her novel is a powerful tale on body positivity, so we hope you enjoy reading this throwback post on Dumplin' and other…

BookishDecember 7, 2018

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Writers and Celebrity: Why Everyone Is a Genius

Whenever an author publishes a book, perhaps the best form of publicity is a profile written in a national magazine that is devoured by avid readers. I read one of these profiles the other day and was struck by the fact that the journalist who wrote the piece positioned the…

Joseph OlshanAugust 24, 2018

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“Access Restricted:” 1984 Meets The Handmaid’s Tale

Access Restricted (Harlequin Teen) is the gripping follow-up everyone has been anticipating from Gregory Scott Katsoulis after his original hit All Rights Reserved. Katsoulis takes us on another top-notch dystopian adventure using the same important themes of power and censorship from his first story. All Rights Reserved took us far down a topsy-turvy…

Rebecca ProulxAugust 31, 2018

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Avengers Film Begs a New Look at ’16 Black Panther Comic

Black Panther has taken the world by storm. In fact, it is so popular, the new Avengers: Infinity Wars film was moved up from its original release date of May 4 to April 27 and a new trailer featuring more of the beloved characters from the film has appeared on…

BookTribApril 9, 2018

“IT’S ALIVE:” 2 Frankenstein Books Celebrate Milestone

Entertainment Weekly’s Book Critic Roundup

First Edition “Gone With the Wind” To Be Auctioned

46 Books You Need To Add To Your Holiday Wish List

Colette’s Rules: Her 10 Tips for Success as Movie Debuts

“Queen of Kenosha:” A Guitar-Playing, Nazi-Busting Heroine

Women Star Wars Writers at the New York Comic-Con

“Monsters of the Week:” The Essential X-Files Companion

Phoebe Robinson’s Guide to Life Struggles

#FashionVictim: Amina Akhtar Gives Killer Looks

“Joni on Joni:” Portrait Of An Artist Through Interviews

Star Wars Lip Sync Battle with Marc Thompson

Why Body Positivity in the Young Adult Genre is So Vital

Writers and Celebrity: Why Everyone Is a Genius

“Access Restricted:” 1984 Meets The Handmaid’s Tale

Avengers Film Begs a New Look at ’16 Black Panther Comic

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