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J. Courtney Sullivan: This Summer’s Hottest Book, Friendship, Motherhood and Privilege

We were delighted to have the opportunity to interview J. Courtney Sullivan about her New York Times-bestselling novel Friends and Strangers. Courtney began writing the book just before having her first child, placing her in the unique position to be able to relate to each of her protagonists — one…

BookTribJuly 10, 2020

Facebook Live

What Role Do Crime Writers Play in Police Brutality? — A Frank Conversation

It all started with a tweet. John Fram, frustrated by the police and too angry to sit down and write like he usually would, took to twitter to question what he saw as "a huge blind spot" with respect to how Americans, especially white American writers, depict police. You know…

BookTribJuly 1, 2020

Facebook Live

Alma Katsu: Making History Fun, Relevant and a Little Bit Spooky

Thanks to BookTrib’s partnership with Penguin Publishing Group, we had the privilege of speaking with author Alma Katsu about The Deep, her spellbinding reimagining of the sinking of the Titanic as well as her sister ship, the Britannic. Click here for previous interviews and a list of upcoming author events. Alma, who…

BookTribJune 26, 2020

Facebook Live

Mark Greaney: Extensive Research Makes for Thrilling Fiction

Thanks to BookTrib’s partnership with Penguin Publishing Group, we had the privilege of speaking with author Mark Greaney about his newest edition to the highly popular Gray Man Series, One Minute Out. Click here for previous interviews and a list of upcoming author events. Mark's degree in political science and international relations…

BookTribJune 19, 2020

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Missed It? Facebook Live Interview of Jamie Brenner by Susannah Marren

This week, our Facebook Live author interview series featured Susannah Marren, author of A Palm Beach Wife, interviewing Jamie Brenner, author of the new release, Summer Longing (Little, Brown and Company). Check it out on the BookTrib Facebook page! Summer Longing is Brenner's eagerly anticipated return to the quaint streets…

BookTribJune 12, 2020

Facebook Live

Jamie Brenner with Susannah Marren: Capturing the Unique Spirit of Provincetown

What a great addition to BookTrib's Facebook Live Author Interview Series! Susannah Marren, author of A Palm Beach Wife, interviewed Jamie Brenner about her new release, Summer Longing (Little, Brown and Company). Click here for previous interviews and a list of upcoming author events. The authors discussed Jamie's eagerly anticipated return to the quaint…

BookTribJune 12, 2020

Facebook Live

Mary Keliikoa: Her Courageous Female Sleuth and Daring Writing Decisions

We had an absolute blast sipping cocktails and chatting with author Mary Keliikoa about her debut mystery novel, Derailed! If only all Thursday evenings could be like this one. Click here for previous interviews and a list of upcoming author events. Mary discusses her courageous female sleuth, Kelly Pruett, who was inspired…

BookTribJune 5, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Lisa Duffy on Creating a Memorable Island Community in “My Kind of People”

I have enjoyed all of Lisa Duffy’s books and

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 15, 2020

Facebook Live

Alli Frank and Asha Youmans: Two Debut Authors with One Clear Voice

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/TinyImperfections-Watch-the-Interview.jpg Thanks to BookTrib's partnership with Penguin Publishing Group, we had the privilege of speaking with Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, co-authors of Tiny Imperfections, about motherhood, race, elite academia and finding love. Click here for previous interviews and a list of upcoming author events. The authors share a common language —…

BookTribMay 19, 2020

Author Spotlight Thrillers

ITW Spotlight: Marcia Clark on Prosecution, Defense and Anti-Hero Sam Brinkman

Los Angeles defense attorney Samantha “Sam” Brinkman is an antihero extraordinaire. We love her, but she’s done some terrible things, and she’s not apologetic in the least. In Final Judgment (Thomas & Mercer), bestselling author Marcia Clark sets Sam up in a case too close to home: she investigates and…

K.L. RomoApril 23, 2020

Author Spotlight Fiction

Kelly Rimmer on the Role of Women’s Issues in “Truths I Never Told You”

No matter what your age, you’ll have an emotional reaction to Truths I Never Told You (Graydon House) by Kelly Rimmer. This stirring story spans five decades, from the 1950s to the 1990s, addressing a myriad of common family and societal issues that have touched most of us at one…

Valerie Taylor, author of "What’s Not Said" and "What’s Not True"April 14, 2020

Author Spotlight

John DeSimone on Delano and the Lessons of Cesar Chavez

How many people can recall the classic image after the 1968 Delano Grape Boycott of a weakened Cesar Chavez breaking a 25-day hunger strike seated next to Senator Robert Kennedy? Unfortunately, too few – history buffs or not. Yet Chavez’s fire and commitment had staggering repercussions, and John DeSimone’s The…

BookTribApril 4, 2020

Author Spotlight

Kelly Oliver on Girl Power, Middle-Grade Humor and More

In Kassy O’Roarke, Cub Reporter, Kelly Oliver has written a magnificent middle-grade story that will captivate readers with an exciting plot, relatable narrator, plenty of laughs and a sprinkling of lessons. She not only nails the voice of her 12-year-old heroine but also hits on so many issues, phobias and…

BookTribFebruary 28, 2020

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Think Outside the Box: 6 Creative Approaches and Intriguing New Perspectives to Help Hack Happiness

Happiness. What a complicated concept, elusive goal and clickbait catchphrase. How many headlines have promised you simply that one thing, happiness? And how many have delivered? Have you ever felt betrayed, jaded or even more confused about the actual definition and, even, existence, of this north star after a wild-goose…

Judy MorenoNovember 5, 2021

Author Spotlight Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Pop Culture

It’s Okay to F*ck Up Sometimes—in Fact the Try Guys Recommend It

You know the The Try Guys as viral sensations for trying an incredibly wide berth of things--from enduring simulated labor pains to consuming one of every item on a Taco Bell menu. The group has accumulated over a billion views to date with millions of followers and subscribers around the…

Rebecca ProulxJune 18, 2019

Audiobooks Fiction

Adriana Trigiani and a Sweeping Big Band Era Novel

Novelist Adriana Trigiani joins us to talk about her latest audiobook, Tony's Wife, and narrator Edoardo Ballerini’s engaging performance. In a story about the music of the last century—the Big Band music of the 1940s—two talented working class kids, Tony & Chi Chi, marry and become a successful singing act until time, temptation, and the responsibilities…

AudioFileFebruary 1, 2019

J. Courtney Sullivan: This Summer’s Hottest Book, Friendship, Motherhood and Privilege

What Role Do Crime Writers Play in Police Brutality? — A Frank Conversation

Alma Katsu: Making History Fun, Relevant and a Little Bit Spooky

Mark Greaney: Extensive Research Makes for Thrilling Fiction

Missed It? Facebook Live Interview of Jamie Brenner by Susannah Marren

Jamie Brenner with Susannah Marren: Capturing the Unique Spirit of Provincetown

Mary Keliikoa: Her Courageous Female Sleuth and Daring Writing Decisions

Lisa Duffy on Creating a Memorable Island Community in “My Kind of People”

Alli Frank and Asha Youmans: Two Debut Authors with One Clear Voice

ITW Spotlight: Marcia Clark on Prosecution, Defense and Anti-Hero Sam Brinkman

Kelly Rimmer on the Role of Women’s Issues in “Truths I Never Told You”

John DeSimone on Delano and the Lessons of Cesar Chavez

Kelly Oliver on Girl Power, Middle-Grade Humor and More

It’s Okay to F*ck Up Sometimes—in Fact the Try Guys Recommend It

Adriana Trigiani and a Sweeping Big Band Era Novel

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