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Writers, Ink Podcast: Crossing genres with USA Today Bestselling author Sarina Bowen

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and…

BookTribMay 6, 2025

Podcasts

Writers, Ink Podcast: Joanna Penn Explains Why Memoirs Aren’t About What You Do But How You React

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and…

BookTribApril 29, 2025

Fiction

Sue Hincenbergs’ Debut Novel Isn’t Your Everyday Retirement Plan

“Watching, Pam sensed something shift in the night air. As she cleared the dishes, she looked around the table at her husband and the friends they’d made three decades ago, and wondered again, which of them would die first. “Two days later, she knew.” Pam, Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene — four…

Neil NyrenApril 25, 2025

Podcasts

Writers, Ink Podcast: Shakespeare and Horror With Novelist Nat Cassidy.

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and…

BookTribApril 23, 2025

Book Club Network Miscellany

A New Year of Reading: 4 Literary Gems for Your Book Club

Whether you're trying to expand your reading list in 2024, branch out and try something new, or focus on a few good reads, we've got some great recommendations. These four books are sure to spark lively discussions at your next book club meeting. Each month, BookTrib helps book clubs pick…

BookTribJanuary 4, 2024

Miscellany

Debut Author Talks About Publishing, Mythology and Monstrous Women

Emily Yu-Xuan Qin’s debut release, Aunt Tigress, is a snarky urban fantasy perfect for fans of Seanan McGuire, Ilona Andrews and Ben Aaronovitch. Inspired by Chinese and First Nation mythology and bursting with wit, compelling characters and LGBTQIA+ representation, readers will eat up this gory story — and the sweet-as-Canadian-maple-syrup…

BookTribMarch 18, 2025

Fiction Miscellany

Author Talks Inspiration, Characters and Humor in Joyfully Unhinged Novel

Marcy Dermansky is my favorite author this week! She makes me laugh, she makes me think, and I now am spending time wondering what preposterous thoughts are in other people's minds (or even my own mind) that are not shared! In Hot Air, there is a first date, a bad…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 21, 2025

Fiction Miscellany

Maggie Thrash’s Adult Debut is Murder Mystery and Fugitive Love Story Set Amidst Satanic Panic

“Conformity can rapidly become dangerous. It can become violent. I wanted to explore that, and New Hampshire, with its motto ‘Live Free or Die,’ was the perfect setting for that theme.” Rainbow Black (Harper Perennial), Maggie Thrash’s adult debut, begins in idyllic New Hampshire, on the cusp of impending danger,…

Megan BeauregardMarch 19, 2024

Fiction Miscellany

Debut Author Maggie Su Talks Identity, Insects, and the Evolution of “Blob”

“I’m interested in the kind of the strange and the weird — how to get at the reality of being human — in this kind of sideways way, because that’s kind of the way that I think about and experience the world.” Maggie Su, author of the upcoming speculative fiction…

Olivia WielandJanuary 23, 2025

Interview with BookTribs NOVEMBER Book Club Authors 3

Book Club Network

Meet the Authors Behind November’s Must-Read Book Club Picks

Ready to dive into something new with your book club this November? We’ve gathered six unforgettable reads that will fuel thought-provoking discussions and bring fresh perspectives to your book club. Each month, BookTrib delivers handpicked selections to 60 book clubs across the country, spotlighting a mix of acclaimed authors and…

BookTribNovember 4, 2024

Romance

Meghan Quinn Rom-Coms Packed with Swoon-Worthy Heart

If you are looking for adorable literary rom-coms, look no further than author Meghan Quinn’s books. They will satisfy your craving for digging into bookish romances with lots of heart. Jam-packed with hilarious and touching subjects, with a dash of realistic themes, Quinn knows how to hold the attention of…

Aurora DominguezAugust 21, 2024

Miscellany Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Exploring Resistance in Occupied France

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he…

Blaine DesantisJanuary 25, 2023

Miscellany Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Bad City, The Dark Side of LA Revealed by Pulitzer-Winning Journalist Paul Pringle

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisFebruary 1, 2023

Miscellany Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: The Journey of a TV Writer and Novelist

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisFebruary 15, 2023

Fiction Miscellany Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: The Mysterious Death of Racehorse Alydar: A Tale of Suspicion and Intrigue

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisFebruary 22, 2023

Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Striking a Chord: Brendan Slocumb on Music, Representation and Unraveling “The Symphony of Secrets”

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisApril 19, 2023

Writers, Ink Podcast: Crossing genres with USA Today Bestselling author Sarina Bowen

Writers, Ink Podcast: Joanna Penn Explains Why Memoirs Aren’t About What You Do But How You React

Sue Hincenbergs’ Debut Novel Isn’t Your Everyday Retirement Plan

Writers, Ink Podcast: Shakespeare and Horror With Novelist Nat Cassidy.

A New Year of Reading: 4 Literary Gems for Your Book Club

Debut Author Talks About Publishing, Mythology and Monstrous Women

Maggie Thrash’s Adult Debut is Murder Mystery and Fugitive Love Story Set Amidst Satanic Panic

Debut Author Maggie Su Talks Identity, Insects, and the Evolution of “Blob”

Meet the Authors Behind November’s Must-Read Book Club Picks

Books & Looks Podcast: Exploring Resistance in Occupied France

Books & Looks Podcast: Bad City, The Dark Side of LA Revealed by Pulitzer-Winning Journalist Paul Pringle

Books & Looks Podcast: The Journey of a TV Writer and Novelist

Books & Looks Podcast: The Mysterious Death of Racehorse Alydar: A Tale of Suspicion and Intrigue

Books & Looks Podcast: Striking a Chord: Brendan Slocumb on Music, Representation and Unraveling “The Symphony of Secrets”

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