There’s something about getting your hands on a novel that transports you to another time and place with just a turn of the page that warms the soul. Whether it’s St. Thomas in the early 1800s or 17th century Italy, diving into these historical time pieces is like entering an…
Beth WaskoJuly 23, 2015
BookTrib wants to keep you in the book news loop! Each week our editors take a pulse on what’s happening in the book world and hand pick stories, tidbits and reviews you may have missed. Ah, so many books, so much time. A Natural History of Color: Curator of the…
BookTribMay 29, 2020
Every Tuesday, Booktrib brings you The Hot List: a list of the best new releases for the week, and this week, we have six books that everyone is talking about, and looking forward to reading. Authors like John Green and Alice Hoffman both have new books, and we know you…
Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 10, 2017
In 1995, Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic whisked readers away to a world of magic in a small town in Massachusetts, home to the Owens family of witches. Two and a half decades later, the cultural influence of this spectacular novel has only grown. A 1998 film adaptation starred Nicole Kidman and…
BookTribMay 26, 2020
Many fans of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic series have no doubt wanted more on the origins of the Owens women. Magic Lessons (Simon & Schuster) gives fans what they crave and will satisfy lovers of folk medicine, witchcraft and history. But even more importantly, Hoffman’s novel gives readers a look…
Y. M. NelsonOctober 6, 2020
On page one of her terrific new novel, The World That We Knew (Simon and Schuster), Alice Hoffman sets a chilling scene: It is Berlin in the spring of 1941, where the clear-eyed Hanni Kohn is focused solely on saving her twelve-year old daughter Lea from the Nazis. While the…
Claudia KeenanSeptember 24, 2019
Every December, the New York Times releases their annual "Notable Books" list, which celebrates the year's greatest literary achievements. Studded with big names and remarkable first-time authors, it represents the cream-of-the-crop in literary talent, and serves as a touchstone for what—or whom—belongs in everyone's TBR piles. Earlier this month, the…
Early Bird BooksDecember 19, 2017
Just the Right Book thought it would be fun to revisit some favorite fiction writers from the past two seasons. Hear what inspired their stories and characters in this special episode. If you haven’t yet picked up any of these novels, this weekend might be the perfect time! Just head…
Just The Right Book PodcastMarch 15, 2019
Crack open any world history book and you’ve got enough material to keep you occupied for the next millennium — and I do mean a millennium. Why do you think so many academics specialize in the history of one specific period or place? It’s certainly not because other eras and…
Chelsea CicconeDecember 15, 2020
Life is fast paced, occasionally chaotic and often noisy. Our eyes need to rest from constant exposure to blue light, our brains need a break from all the stimulation, and our ears crave silence. What’s a person to do in this hectic modern age? Escape to a time of yore, before…
Amy ReichertJune 21, 2019
Alice Hoffman is the New York Times bestselling author of Practical Magic, which inspired the cult-classic film by the same name starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. In this week’s episode of Just the Right Book Podcast, the New York native joins Roxanne to discuss witches, feminism, family secrets, and…
Just The Right Book PodcastDecember 8, 2017