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A Past That Won’t Stay Buried: The Unforgettable Thrills of “Forget Me Not”

One of the best pleasures about reading is that you naturally just come across stories that are simply unforgettable. Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham is an unforgettable novel that intertwines forbidden love, grief navigation, and crime in this coming-of-age atmospheric thriller. The Past Resurfaces in a Gripping Family Thriller…

Ashley IveyAugust 25, 2025

Listicles

6 Moving Novels That Explore the Emotional Depth of WWII

History’s darkest chapters are often best understood not through dates and battles, but through the intimate stories of those who lived them. For readers drawn to the emotional weight of World War II fiction, these six novels balance sorrow with hope. Each powerfully reminds us: though war shatters worlds, the…

Katie BloomerAugust 22, 2025

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The Girls in the Background: Why I Write About the Footnotes of Fame

I can still picture her. Long auburn hair, extremely 90s black velvet hat. The kind of raspy voice that indicates coolness. Her name was Chloe. She was the requisite friend of the band on Poison’s Behind the Music, and she changed the trajectory of my life. Chloe was my first…

Amy RossiAugust 21, 2025

Fiction

Another Brilliant Reimagining from T. Kingfisher, Queen of Fairy Tale Remixes

Another brilliant reimagining from the queen of Fairy Tale remixes. T. Kingfisher has really nailed her niche with these wonderfully imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales. In Hemlock & Silver, Kingfisher tackles one of the most recognizable and classic tales of them all: Snow White. Healer Anja, an eccentric poison…

Caleb ThomasAugust 20, 2025

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Debut Author of “Dream by the Shadows” Shares Journey from Self to Traditional Publishing

In 2023, Logan Karlie had just released Dream by the Shadows into the world. She’d been working on the fantasy novel for years, from teenage sketches with ideas inspired by The Phantom of the Opera and Labyrinth, to early drafts in college. With the self-published book finally out for readers…

Kiersten BjorkAugust 20, 2025

Fiction

Romance, Research and a Riveting Murder: The Start of an Addictive New Series

History Lessons is real-life tenured college professor Zoe B. Wallbrook’s debut novel, heralding a new series. In nearly equal parts humor, romance and murder mystery, it features captivating young heroine Daphne Ouverture, who will be an instant fan favorite. Daphne has the bragging rights of a freshly minted doctorate, which…

Linda HitchcockAugust 20, 2025

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Literary Matchmaking: Books about the Power of Booksellers

Some years ago, an organization of writers to which I belonged hired a consultant to discover what it was that convinced people to buy a book. For this, they paid, I can divulge without telling any secrets, $25,000. When they told me about it, I thought for a second and…

Hank Phillippi RyanAugust 19, 2025

Author Spotlight

Captivity, Colonization, and Courage: The Story Behind The White Cheyenne

The White Cheyenne brings readers into a richly layered world where history, identity, and survival collide. In this Q&A, author Ann Kilgore discusses the inspirations behind Catherine’s character, the challenges of writing across cultures, and how personal experience and historical research shaped the novel’s depth and authenticity. Catherine, or “K-Ox,”…

BookTribAugust 15, 2025

Thrillers

Karin Slaughter Delivers Twists and Tension in a Small Town Full of Big Secrets

Karin Slaughter has achieved tremendous acclaim and popularity with her Grant County series, her Will Trent series and a string of best-selling standalone thriller novels. So it’s no surprise that her latest book — We Are All Guilty Here, the first in a new series set in a small Georgia…

R.G. BelskyAugust 12, 2025

Author Spotlight

Fiction Meets Fact: Exploring WWII’s Overlooked Heroes in The Mapmaker

Drawing on his lifelong fascination with maps, his experience in the cockpit, and meticulous historical research, this author weaves a story of resilience and connection between two unlikely allies. In this Q&A, author Tom Young discusses the real-life inspirations behind his characters, the challenge of blending fact with fiction, and…

BookTribAugust 11, 2025

Listicles

6 Books with Jaw-Dropping Plot Twists

It’s a great feeling to open the pages of a new book and step into a different world. It’s even better when that world is filled with unexpected twists and turns—when the people you thought you knew suddenly reveal secrets that change everything. I can’t count how many times I’ve…

BookTribAugust 11, 2025

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Why Representation Matters, and It Isn’t About The Cliches

One of the most significant shifts in the post-pandemic publishing environment was a push for more cultural representation fueled by the growing influence of social media voices navigating reader selection. Popular accounts on TikTok and Instagram that focused on book recommendations were often hosted by people representing a diverse range…

C. I. JerezAugust 7, 2025

Listicles

8 Children’s Books That Spark Wonder in Big Lessons from the Tiniest Creatures

In the realm of children’s books, ladybugs, butterflies, bees, and ants can be our most powerful teachers. This list brings forward children’s books that use tiny but mighty characters to spark curiosity, empathy, and most importantly, foster environmental awareness while also reminding us that even the tiniest lives are full…

Kelsey HallAugust 6, 2025

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The Comfort of Chaos: Why Cozy Mysteries Matter in a Violent World

How cozies deliver justice, community, and warmth amidst a backdrop of murder, especially during turbulent times. I grew up in Northwestern Indiana and lived three blocks from a branch library. My best friend and I spent a great deal of time in that small neighborhood library. When I was…

Valerie BurnsAugust 6, 2025

Mazey Eddings Delivers a Rom-Com That’s Queer, Complicated, and Utterly Real

Mazey Eddings’ Well, Actually is a romance novel that doesn’t just flirt with social commentary; it dives straight into it. This is a story that explores the messiness of grief, avoidant attachment, workplace power dynamics and the deep discomfort of confronting one’s identity in a performative world. It touches on…

Pejuola RansomeAugust 5, 2025

Fiction

Elly Griffiths Reinvents Crime Fiction with a Time-Traveling Twist

Elly Griffiths began her career with a charming series of women’s romantic fiction set in Italy under her birth name, Domenica de Rosa, before becoming an immensely successful mystery writer whose work is widely translated and published in many countries, with over five million copies sold. Born in London and…

Linda HitchcockAugust 4, 2025

6 Moving Novels That Explore the Emotional Depth of WWII

The Girls in the Background: Why I Write About the Footnotes of Fame

Debut Author of “Dream by the Shadows” Shares Journey from Self to Traditional Publishing

Literary Matchmaking: Books about the Power of Booksellers

Captivity, Colonization, and Courage: The Story Behind The White Cheyenne

Fiction Meets Fact: Exploring WWII’s Overlooked Heroes in The Mapmaker

6 Books with Jaw-Dropping Plot Twists

Why Representation Matters, and It Isn’t About The Cliches

8 Children’s Books That Spark Wonder in Big Lessons from the Tiniest Creatures

The Comfort of Chaos: Why Cozy Mysteries Matter in a Violent World

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