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Tall Poppies Review: A Beloved Character, Zoe Goldman, Returns in Sandra Block’s “The Secret Room”

I’ve been a fan of the Zoe Goldman books since she made her first appearance several years ago in Sandra Block’s debut, Little Black Lies. Smart, tenacious, and more than a bit sarcastic, Zoe casually stepped off the page and became so much more than just a character in a…

Nicole BaartFebruary 1, 2018

Fiction

BookTrib Q&A: Father-Daughter Duo Charles Veley and Anna Elliot on Their New Sherlock Holmes Narrative Series

Accomplished authors in their own right, father-daughter duo Charles Veley and Anna Elliott have been teaming up to bring a whole new take to the Sherlock Holmes stories. Shaking up the typical narrative is the introduction of Lucy James, a headstrong, independent American actress - who also turns out to…

BookTribJanuary 22, 2018

Thrillers

ICYMI: ‘Killing Jane’ Takes Jack the Ripper By the Throat

Murders mimicking the savagery of the most infamous serial killer of all time abound in Stacy Green’s mystery/thriller, Killing Jane, which remind us that violence can surface at any time and come from the most unlikely sources. What if Jack the Ripper was really Jane the Ripper? This new book…

Deb ZipfDecember 8, 2017

Fiction

9 Books for Fans of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

The latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express has finally hit theaters. Actor Kenneth Branagh stars as the iconic French sleuth Hercule Poirot, whose train journey is derailed by the murder of a notorious passenger. As one might expect from an adaptation of the Queen of Crime's…

Early Bird BooksNovember 14, 2017

Fiction

2017 Goodreads Choice Awards: BookTrib’s Top Picks in Every Category

The Goodreads Choice Awards are here once again, and we’re already knee-deep in the semifinal rounds. The books have been narrowed down to 20 choices in each category, and the competition is tougher than ever. Semifinals last until November 12th, with the final round of voting open from the 14th…

BookTribNovember 11, 2017

Miscellany Young Adult

It’s #NationalPumpkinDay! Celebrate Your Favorite Fall Flavor

Have you prepared your Jack-O-Lantern Halloween yet? We hope so, because today is #NationalPumpkinDay, a day to celebrate the pumpkins that line everyone's yards and make up some of our favorite desserts! Did you know that every year, the US produces more than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins? Now that…

Maggie MeyersOctober 26, 2017

Thrillers

The Return of Bailey Weggins: Author Kate White Talks About Her Latest Book, ‘Even If It Kills Her’

She started out as a writer for a major women's magazine, before becoming an amateur sleuth with a brief moment of work for a celebrity gossip publication, and then turned true crime journalist. But rather than being the tortured lead character who often thinks that the people she loves…

BookTribOctober 25, 2017

Fiction

Is Shattered Glass The New Profile of A Woman For Trendy Book Covers?

They say to never judge a book by its cover, but most of us are guilty of picking up a shiny novel just because of the awesome book cover image. It’s hard not to be enticed by a particularly cool graphic or just the right picture to whet your appetite.…

Rachel CarterJuly 25, 2017

Fiction

My Cousin Rachel — Read it Before You See it!

It’s all about secrets and suspicion in My Cousin Rachel, a new movie out June 9 with Fox Searchlight Pictures. Based on the 1951 novel by Daphne du Maurier, the story is a psychological thriller where we’re never quite sure what exactly is going on. But at the heart of…

Rachel CarterJune 8, 2017

Fiction

Lyndsay Faye on Mystery Writing and the Love of Sherlock Holmes

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content, including this article by Lyndsay Faye, talking about her release, The Whole Art of Detection and the love of Sherlock Holmes. Mystery author Lyndsay Faye has made it her business to know what other people don’t know about Sherlock Holmes.…

BookishMay 24, 2017

Young Adult

The Top 10 March Books for Those Sunny Spring Afternoons

Spring is officially here and so are March books! Sadly, we’re getting warm days, then cold ones. Snowy mornings and sunny afternoons. But the end of winter is finally in sight, which is gearing us up for potential BBQs, beach days and leaving the house without a bulky parka on…

Rachel CarterMarch 20, 2017

Fiction

Author Katherine Winfield on the Influence of the Eastern Shore in Paranormal Mystery Series

When my husband suggested, 25 years ago, that we move to the Eastern Shore of Maryland from the DC suburbs where I’d grown up, I must admit, I was reluctant. I had a list of reasons why I didn’t want to move: it was too far to commute, I didn’t know…

BookTrib Guest AuthorMarch 9, 2017

Fiction

Prison Break Creator Paul T. Scheuring Talks New Book ‘The Far Shore’ and Rebooting a Fan Favorite TV Show

The insanely talented Paul T. Scheuring is adding another title to his repertoire: author. The Prison Break writer and creator has penned a new novel, The Far Shore, releasing on March 7 and BookTrib was granted inside access to find out more. Read on to see what Scheuring has to say…

Beth WaskoFebruary 16, 2017

Romance

Romance Roundup: 25 Sexy New Releases Capturing Our Heart

Thanks to Valentine’s Day and those long, snowy winter nights, February just might be the most romantic month of the year. We’re celebrating that romance with a giant roundup of the steamiest, sweetest and most loving reads we can find. Here's a preview of 25 new romantic releases that are…

Rachel CarterFebruary 14, 2017

Fiction

Interview with Cara Putman and Beyond Justice (Video)

From veteran author Cara Putman, Beyond Justice weaves a tale of mystery and suspense as up-and-coming lawyer Hayden McCarthy takes on the government in a controversial wrongful death case. Hayden McCarthy is on track to become the youngest partner in her prestigious D.C. law firm . . . if the case she's…

BookTribFebruary 8, 2017

Fiction

Interview with Dale Wiley and Southern Gothic (Video)

Aspiring author Meredith Harper owns the hottest bookstore in Savannah. Michael Black is her favorite writer—long thought dead—until he mysteriously approaches Meredith with a new manuscript, and a most unusual offer. Meredith can keep the manuscript to herself, or publish it under her own name. Her decision results in a…

BookTribFebruary 2, 2017

Tall Poppies Review: A Beloved Character, Zoe Goldman, Returns in Sandra Block’s “The Secret Room”

BookTrib Q&A: Father-Daughter Duo Charles Veley and Anna Elliot on Their New Sherlock Holmes Narrative Series

ICYMI: ‘Killing Jane’ Takes Jack the Ripper By the Throat

9 Books for Fans of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

2017 Goodreads Choice Awards: BookTrib’s Top Picks in Every Category

It’s #NationalPumpkinDay! Celebrate Your Favorite Fall Flavor

The Return of Bailey Weggins: Author Kate White Talks About Her Latest Book, ‘Even If It Kills Her’

Is Shattered Glass The New Profile of A Woman For Trendy Book Covers?

My Cousin Rachel — Read it Before You See it!

Lyndsay Faye on Mystery Writing and the Love of Sherlock Holmes

The Top 10 March Books for Those Sunny Spring Afternoons

Author Katherine Winfield on the Influence of the Eastern Shore in Paranormal Mystery Series

Prison Break Creator Paul T. Scheuring Talks New Book ‘The Far Shore’ and Rebooting a Fan Favorite TV Show

Romance Roundup: 25 Sexy New Releases Capturing Our Heart

Interview with Cara Putman and Beyond Justice (Video)

Interview with Dale Wiley and Southern Gothic (Video)

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