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Tall Poppy Review: “A Distant Heart” Draws All to India

I love reading novels that sweep me away to faraway places; far from the mundanity of my daily routines, worries, and struggles. A Distant Heart (Kensington) by Sonali Dev does just that. From page one, suddenly I was in Mumbai, India with its gritty slums, beautiful mansions, rickshaw drivers, and…

Heather WebbNovember 11, 2018

Fiction Thrillers

“Executive Force:” Political Thriller With Intricate Plot

With a sniper putting the cross-hairs of a 6.5 Creedmore Bolt-Action Rifle on a politician’s forehead in a sleepy New England town and squeezing the trigger? With an operative cutting a fence, breaking into LAX, making his way across the runway, posing as a TSA officer, getting into a plane…

Jim ParryOctober 14, 2018

Miscellany

17 Recommendations From 7 Independent Booksellers

Our segment, “What’s on the Front Table” features booksellers, owners, and buyers from some of the best indie bookstores in the U.S.! On a special edition of Just the Right Book Podcast we take you on a cross-country road trip to some of our favorite independent bookshops from past episodes! Are you…

Just The Right Book PodcastSeptember 14, 2018

Nonfiction

Remembering John McCain for His Literary Works

Over the years McCain penned a few books including Worth the Fighting For (Random House) and his most recent one, The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations (Simon & Schuster). In Worth the Fighting For, Senator McCain talked about his life from his time in the Navy…

Andrew MasiAugust 29, 2018

Fiction

What We Still Don’t Know About the MLK Assassination 50 Years Later: Interview with Author Steve Berry

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King. We recently spoke with author Steve Berry about his book The Bishop's Pawn (Minotaur), what happened at the Lorraine Motel 50 years ago, what we don't know about the investigation and whether or not history has been kind…

BookTribApril 4, 2018

Nonfiction

BookTrib Interview with Rick Steves on Transformational Travel and Global Perception

Best-selling travel guide author, the host of multiple travel TV shows and radio programs: if you've ever even thought about traveling, you've come across Rick Steves. Just a few years ago, Steves came out with his television special The Holy Land: Israel and Palestine Today, and now he has an updated version…

BookTribMarch 13, 2018

Miscellany

Was Embattled Ex-Trump Aide Sam Nunberg’s Media Meltdown a Plea for Help Or a Pitch for a Book Deal?

It was the s*** show everyone was either watching, tweeting or talking about in real time from 2:30 pm on Monday until late into the night. Former Trump aide, employee and campaigner, Sam Nunberg had a major media meltdown across five shows on two cable news networks and several local…

BookTribMarch 6, 2018

Miscellany

Fictional Bookshelf: What Members of Congress Might be Reading This Weekend

In this turbulent political climate, we all have a sharp eye on Congress as they shape national policies that will affect us all for years to come. But, with all that hard work, we worry about what about how they’re reading in their downtime. We hope that our leaders are…

Rachel CarterJanuary 19, 2018

Nonfiction

What is the Half-Billion Dollar Trend You Don’t Know About?

Monet Timmons is one our two 2017 Writers-in-Residence. Read this exciting piece on books about natural hair care by Ms. Timmons. Recently, more Black women have been choosing to wear their natural hair, free from chemical processing with a focus on maintaining hair health. This trend has been gaining more…

Monet TimmonsNovember 28, 2017

Nonfiction

Gloria Steinem Biopic Will Bring the Icon’s Memoir to Life

Julianne Moore is set to star as Steinem, with director Julie Taymor at the helm. As acclaimed masters in their fields, both women bring as much to the table as the feminist icon herself. Moore had an Oscar-winning turn in Still Alice, the film of Lisa Genova’s novel about early-onset…

Early Bird BooksNovember 21, 2017

Thrillers

‘Odd Child Out’: A BookTrib Conversation with Gilly MacMillan

The saying "art imitates life" rings true in particular for Gilly MacMillan's detective thriller, Odd Child Out. Her latest novel has the heavy matter of dealing with immigration and refugees, two subjects that are heavily featured in politics and the news across the globe on a daily basis. Yet, MacMillan takes these…

BookTribNovember 20, 2017

Nonfiction

‘First, Be a Lady:’ The Impact of FLOTUS on American Politics

Political scientists have failed to recognize the political importance of the president’s spouse. While the evolving role of the first lady over time from White House hostess to presidential advisor has been documented in historical narratives and news articles, the tremendous responsibility placed on her office to communicate the president’s…

Lauren WrightNovember 13, 2017

Nonfiction

ICYMI: ‘A Place of Hope’: Eric L. Motley on His Life in the Historic Madison Park Community

The Madison Park community in Montgomery, Alabama, has one of the most interesting and important histories in the country. Founded in 1880 by fourteen former slaves, they established a school, a church, and ultimately, a philosophy of community that has lasted for generations. One such person to be raised there…

BookTribNovember 13, 2017

BooksToScreen Fiction

‘Life Is A Wheel… It Always Comes Back Around To Where It Started’: Stephen King’s Life in Books

Stephen King has thrilled readers for more than four decades with a body of work that effortlessly combines scintillating fear and some very uniquely memorable characters. King, who recently turned 70, is as unique and memorable as his characters and has lead a life that is just as interesting as…

Maggie MeyersOctober 16, 2017

Thrillers

An Exclusive ‘Affair’: My Interview with Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille

The Cuban Affair, Nelson DeMille’s twentieth novel, has become an instant bestseller, topping the USA Today list upon its debut. This is DeMille's second novel to debut at No. 1, and is also a departure from books he's written in the past, as readers are introduced to a new character. …

Aisha K. StaggersSeptember 28, 2017

Nonfiction

‘What Happened’ When BookTrib Attended Hillary Clinton’s Book Signing in Brookfield, CT

Whether you voted for her or not, like her or don’t like her, the fact remains that Hillary Rodham Clinton is a part of the fabric of our American history. A cultural icon, former First Lady, New York Senator and Secretary of State, Clinton also became the first-ever woman to be…

Carole ClapsSeptember 21, 2017

Tall Poppy Review: “A Distant Heart” Draws All to India

“Executive Force:” Political Thriller With Intricate Plot

17 Recommendations From 7 Independent Booksellers

Remembering John McCain for His Literary Works

What We Still Don’t Know About the MLK Assassination 50 Years Later: Interview with Author Steve Berry

BookTrib Interview with Rick Steves on Transformational Travel and Global Perception

Was Embattled Ex-Trump Aide Sam Nunberg’s Media Meltdown a Plea for Help Or a Pitch for a Book Deal?

Fictional Bookshelf: What Members of Congress Might be Reading This Weekend

What is the Half-Billion Dollar Trend You Don’t Know About?

Gloria Steinem Biopic Will Bring the Icon’s Memoir to Life

‘Odd Child Out’: A BookTrib Conversation with Gilly MacMillan

‘First, Be a Lady:’ The Impact of FLOTUS on American Politics

ICYMI: ‘A Place of Hope’: Eric L. Motley on His Life in the Historic Madison Park Community

‘Life Is A Wheel… It Always Comes Back Around To Where It Started’: Stephen King’s Life in Books

An Exclusive ‘Affair’: My Interview with Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille

‘What Happened’ When BookTrib Attended Hillary Clinton’s Book Signing in Brookfield, CT

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