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AuthorBuzz: Opposites Attract in Romance Between Actress and Bodyguard

Tempted: A Masters and Mercenaries Novella by Lexi Blake (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, Tempted is all about opposites attracting. Ally Pearson is an up-and-coming Hollywood actress from a celebrity family. West Rycroft left his family’s ranch to become a bodyguard in the big city. Sparks fly when these…

AuthorBuzzSeptember 25, 2023

Fiction

Bestseller Ava Reid Talks Fantasy, Family and Tackling YA for the First Time

With themes of emotional growth, female empowerment and how at times people might not be who they seem, A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid is as immersive as it is food for thought. Effy Sayre is the only female architecture student at her school, spending her time invested in…

Aurora DominguezSeptember 25, 2023

Fiction Miscellany

Strand Uncovers Unpublished Story from Truman Capote

From the archives of the Library of Congress, The Strand Magazine has uncovered yet another story from a classic writer. This time, the story comes from Truman Capote, author of the 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s which quickly became the beloved Audrey Hepburn film. His 1966 true crime masterpiece, In…

BookTribSeptember 22, 2023

Fiction Miscellany

Dive Into V.E. Schwab’s World of Magic, Her Next Writing Project and Current Reads

Fantasy author V.E. Schwab is more than a writer. She is a creative force to be reckoned with, as legions of fans flock to bookstores when her newest book arrives, hungry for more of her stories. Schwab is the author of the Darker Shade of Magic series, as well as…

Aurora DominguezSeptember 21, 2023

Fiction Miscellany

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Coming of Age in 1970s Brooklyn

Sorry, this promotion has ended. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! These Things Happen by Michael Eon (Girl Friday Books) Dear Reader, Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain, except for the one thing that might work. Flashing through Daniel’s life, past and present, this…

AuthorBuzzSeptember 18, 2023

Miscellany Thrillers

Impressing Arson Investigators And Burning Down the House with Lee Goldberg’s Latest

What do you do next when you’re the best-selling author of a popular series like the Eve Ronin books? If you’re Lee Goldberg, you start another series at the same time — which is his highly-acclaimed new thriller Malibu Burning (Thomas & Mercer). Oh, and he also has a stand-alone…

R.G. BelskySeptember 18, 2023

BooksToScreen Fiction

What to Expect From Highly Anticipated “Lessons in Chemistry” Adaptation

For more than a year, Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, has clinched a berth on the New York Times bestseller list. On October 13, the beloved characters will leap off the page and into an Apple TV+ miniseries. Oscar-winner Brie Larson stars as the uncompromising chemist-turned-television-chef Elizabeth Zott,…

Jodé MillmanSeptember 18, 2023

Fiction Miscellany

Naming Names and Rewriting History: Why One Author Used Her Family’s Real Names in Her Novel

I grew up in a family of secrets that I wasn’t supposed to reveal. Of course, because they made such great stories, I did anyway, but I did it in fiction, writing about my parents, my sister, always changing their names, their appearances. “It’s no one’s business what goes on…

Caroline LeavittSeptember 15, 2023

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Author Talks Inspiration Behind 1950s Thriller Full of Political and Social Commentary

1953. David Elliott is a college sophomore American Literature major who also plays baseball and has a propensity to jump into things without looking. When his revered professor Steven Jeffrey ostensibly commits suicide, David receives a coded letter from him a day later. With the help of his cousin Judy,…

BookTribSeptember 12, 2023

Miscellany Romance

AuthorBuzz: Two Suspenseful Romance Novels

Tangled With You by J. Kenner (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, For years, I’ve wanted to write Ollie McKee’s story, but what was it? I kept expecting his heroine to pop up, but nothing felt right until he became friends with Trevor Barone — and sparks started to fly. …

AuthorBuzzSeptember 11, 2023

Miscellany Thrillers

Cover Reveal for “Baby X”, A Propulsive New Thriller for Fans of “Gattaca” and “Black Mirror”

When any biological matter can be used to create life, stolen celebrity DNA sells to the highest bidder — or the craziest stalker — in an upcoming propulsive thriller. With a vivid imagining of the future, Gattaca meets Black Mirror in Kira Peikoff’s new Baby X, the cover of which…

BookTribSeptember 6, 2023

Better Self Miscellany

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Inspiring Women to Overcome Uncertainty and Win at Life

Sorry, this promotion has ended. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! She Who Wins by Renee Bauer (Urano World) Dear Reader, It's time to stop living your life by somebody else's rules! She Who Wins is for the good girl within who is ready to become the fierce…

AuthorBuzzSeptember 5, 2023

Audiobooks Listicles Romance

Love Makes the World Go Around in These 7 Audiobooks

Vacation season is still in full swing. Make your summer traffic jams bearable with some great audiobook travel companions. Instead of listening to your GPS tell you about yet another “ten-minute slowdown,” listen to these new romantic audiobooks that involve travel and getaways. Perfect for road trips, or for armchair…

Caitlin AugustaSeptember 5, 2023

Miscellany Romance

Bestseller Elena Armas Talks BookTok Fame, STEM Romances and Latest Rom-Com

Bestselling Spanish author Elena Armas broke into the literary scene when her novel, The Spanish Love Deception, became a viral sensation thanks to positive chatter and shared love for the book by users on TikTok. Many romance book lovers have dived into the book and been charmed by the characters’…

Aurora DominguezSeptember 4, 2023

Miscellany Thrillers

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Returns, Karin Smirnoff Breathes New Life Into Series

Stieg Larsson’s death in 2004 left a near impossible hole to fill for fans of Swedish crime fiction — his renowned Millennium saga, kicking off with the bestselling novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, had quickly become a pop culture phenomenon, and the book’s legendary Gothic punk hacker Lisbeth…

Dawn IusAugust 31, 2023

Fiction Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Rewriting the ’50s: The Women of Radcliffe College and the Power of the Page

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisAugust 30, 2023

AuthorBuzz: Opposites Attract in Romance Between Actress and Bodyguard

Bestseller Ava Reid Talks Fantasy, Family and Tackling YA for the First Time

Strand Uncovers Unpublished Story from Truman Capote

Dive Into V.E. Schwab’s World of Magic, Her Next Writing Project and Current Reads

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Coming of Age in 1970s Brooklyn

Impressing Arson Investigators And Burning Down the House with Lee Goldberg’s Latest

What to Expect From Highly Anticipated “Lessons in Chemistry” Adaptation

Naming Names and Rewriting History: Why One Author Used Her Family’s Real Names in Her Novel

Author Talks Inspiration Behind 1950s Thriller Full of Political and Social Commentary

AuthorBuzz: Two Suspenseful Romance Novels

Cover Reveal for “Baby X”, A Propulsive New Thriller for Fans of “Gattaca” and “Black Mirror”

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Inspiring Women to Overcome Uncertainty and Win at Life

Love Makes the World Go Around in These 7 Audiobooks

Bestseller Elena Armas Talks BookTok Fame, STEM Romances and Latest Rom-Com

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Returns, Karin Smirnoff Breathes New Life Into Series

Books & Looks Podcast: Rewriting the ’50s: The Women of Radcliffe College and the Power of the Page

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