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The Last Frontier: Books Set in Alaska

In 1954, the New York Times ran an article called "Couple Finds Life in Alaska Varied." In it they wrote, “As in the country of which it is a territory, ‘living in Alaska is what you make it,’ according to one young couple here.” That sentiment is still true today and…

Lisa RoeJuly 1, 2026

Fiction

Finding the Next Chapter in Andrew Forrester’s “How the Story Goes”

Andrew Forrester has made a fine impression with his debut novel, How the Story Goes, a charming, upbeat literary romance set in the small fictional town of Whelk Harbor, Massachusetts.

Linda HitchcockJuly 1, 2026

Fiction Listicles

Becoming Jane Eyre: A Roundup of Retellings

What makes Jane Eyre still relevant today? That was a question very much on my mind when I was writing my own Jane Eyre reimagining, 4 Janes, which traces the parallel lives of one soul searching for meaning, connection and a place to belong. For a character self-described as small,…

Marian Yee - author of 4 Janes - a Jane Eyre reimaginingJune 30, 2026

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Celebrate the Magic of Romance in New YA Romantasy Collection

These Kindred Hearts: 17 Tales of Love and Magic is an absolutely delightful new anthology of short stories that span the tropes of the young adult romantasy genre.

Kiersten BjorkJune 30, 2026

Fiction

Jenny Jackson’s “The Shampoo Effect” Is a Beach Read That Goes Beyond Romance

The Shampoo Effect delivers exactly the kind of warm, breezy atmosphere that makes you want to pack a bag and head for the coast.

Pejuola RansomeJune 30, 2026

Fiction Miscellany

Inside “Enter the Nightmare”

With Enter the Nightmare, author Jayne Ann Krentz, writing as Jayne Castle, returns to Harmony with a blend of paranormal suspense, Gothic atmosphere and unforgettable romance. The latest installment in her beloved futuristic series follows Alice North, a woman haunted by a dangerous psychic gift and determined to reclaim her…

BookTribJune 30, 2026

Fiction Miscellany

The Sleepless Night That Sparked “Witch Season”

Five years ago, I was supposed to be up early. I had to get out at four a.m. for an early call, and I had grand ambitions of going to bed at seven and getting a full night’s sleep. Instead, I wound up lying in bed staring at the ceiling…

Julia BiancoJune 30, 2026

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The Extraordinary Legacy of One Final Wish

The Wish carries the tagline “some stories live forever” and this first contemporary novel by author Heather Morris is certain to live on in its readers’ hearts. She is well known for her impeccably researched uplifting works of historical fiction based on real events including critically acclaimed The Tattooist of…

Linda HitchcockJune 29, 2026

Fiction Recommended

Finding Home Under the Wings of Alicanto

Inder Verma's The Secret of Alicanto is set against a sweep of locations including the sun-drenched streets of West Palm Beach, the cobblestoned grandeur of Lisbon and Porto and the leafy calm of Belmont, Massachusetts.

BookTribJune 29, 2026

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6 Works of Crime Fiction That Reinvent Justice

What if the justice system didn't stop at prison? What if it prevented crimes before they happened, asked offenders to experience the pain they'd caused, or sought healing instead of punishment? These six works of crime fiction take familiar questions about crime and accountability in strikingly different directions. Some embrace…

BookTribJune 29, 2026

Fiction Recommended

Finding Hope in a World of Exile

The Realm of Ruin by Carson Zan Hughes begins as a classic exile-and-survival fantasy and gradually unfolds into a story about identity, belonging, trauma and what it means to rebuild a life after everything has been stripped away.

BookTribJune 26, 2026

Fiction

Your Father’s a Serial Killer. Now What Do You Do?

In V. A. Vazquez’s The Death Row Club, Nicola Fischer is a lower school art teacher, broke, jobless, and besieged by the press now that her father has been unmasked as the Ellicott Creek Ripper, and she herself has been accused of unwittingly luring girls into his car.

Neil NyrenJune 26, 2026

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Monster-Hunting Fantasy with Danger Beyond the Beasts

In monster-hunting fantasy, the creature is rarely the whole story. The fang, claw or curse may be what gets the plot moving, but the best books in the subgenre understand that monsters often expose something deeper: a broken society, a buried history, a dangerous bargain, a wounded hero or a…

BookTribJune 25, 2026

Fiction

Ann Patchett’s “Whistler” Is a Moving Meditation on Redemption

Whistler is about reconnecting with your inner self; it’s about forgiveness and, to a certain point, redemption.

José H. BogránJune 25, 2026

Fiction Recommended

Family Saga Explores What We Inherit, What We Bury and What We Harvest

The story in Charles Bruckerhoff’s PLOWMAN: Harvest of Grain and Innocence (2nd edition) begins, in a sense, when a dusty wooden first-aid case crashes down from an attic shelf. It is not medicine inside, but memory: loose pages, wartime journals, military records and family history waiting for someone young enough…

BookTribJune 24, 2026

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Pride Month Reads: Love & Friendship

For Pride Month, we’re celebrating stories that highlight the many forms of connection that shape our lives. These novels showcase LGBTQ+ authors and characters navigating relationships that are complex and heartfelt. Whether through romance, loyalty, shared history or unwavering support in times of crisis, each book reminds us that the…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJune 24, 2026

The Last Frontier: Books Set in Alaska

Becoming Jane Eyre: A Roundup of Retellings

Celebrate the Magic of Romance in New YA Romantasy Collection

Inside “Enter the Nightmare”

The Sleepless Night That Sparked “Witch Season”

The Extraordinary Legacy of One Final Wish

Finding Home Under the Wings of Alicanto

6 Works of Crime Fiction That Reinvent Justice

Finding Hope in a World of Exile

Monster-Hunting Fantasy with Danger Beyond the Beasts

Ann Patchett’s “Whistler” Is a Moving Meditation on Redemption

Family Saga Explores What We Inherit, What We Bury and What We Harvest

Pride Month Reads: Love & Friendship

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