Biography

2009 VMA Run-in with Kanye West Did Not Damage Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation,’ Says Fan Fav Biography

The most unforgettable and bizarre year in VMA history was 2009. Michael Jackson was dead, Lady Gaga was gross, Brittany Spear's made a comeback and Hip-Hop ruled. However, the one thing that is forever etched in the annals of VMA history was the moment Kanye West jumped on stage and…

Aisha K. StaggersAugust 22, 2017

Nonfiction

‘Mick Jagger: Primitive Cool’ is Sure to Give You “Satisfaction”

It’s 2017, Mick Jagger just turned seventy-four on July 26th, and the music from The Rolling Stones is still rocking and rolling. What does that mean for you? It means that you, dear reader, have to check out Mick Jagger: Primitive Cool by Christopher Sandford. The book originally came out in…

Rachael ElmyAugust 1, 2017

Children's Books

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Inspiring Biography for the Youngest Readers

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on September 18, 2020, was a champion for equal rights and an inspiration to many. Now, children can experience her life through the pages of My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Golden Books) by Shana Corey. We begin by…

Kelly StatenDecember 4, 2020

Book Club Network

“Wild Blueberries:” Nostalgic and Funny Essays That Tip Their Hats to Rural Michigan

A little bit Huckleberry Finn, a little bit Spanky and Our Gang, Wild Blueberries (O'Brien & Whitaker) is a delightful and beautifully written collection of essays by Peter Damm about growing up in rural Michigan. We meet the whole Damm family: young Peter, his four older brothers, one formidable sister Susan,…

Sherri DaleyJune 7, 2020

Fiction

Review: “Song of a Captive Bird” is a Stunning Account of Famed Iranian Poet Forugh Farrokhzad’s Life

Not quite historical fiction and not quite biography, there's a genre that exists halfway in between and Jasmin Darznik's Song of a Captive Bird: A Novel fits perfectly. While the book is fiction, it documents the real life and times of Forugh Farrokhzad, the Iranian poet. Forugh led a fairly controversial life…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaFebruary 12, 2018

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

A Mother Characterized By Her Quotes, Quips and Wisdom

When we think of someone who has shaped our lives, we often find ourselves going back through our memories with them. We find ourselves wishing we could recall the funny stories and words of wisdom they have offered throughout our lives. We never think to write down anecdotes of our…

Kelsey HallSeptember 21, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Five Books to Satisfy Your Royal Cravings

As Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest this week, the world's collective mind is with the Royal Family, its history and what comes next. Here are five books for those with a thirst for learning more about the Royals!

Andrew MasiSeptember 21, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

One Family’s Love and Loyalty in Depression Era Oklahoma

Momma Was Home, But She Wasn’t There is a beautiful collection of memories told in a distinct style that reads like an oral history, rather than a traditional memoir. The cadence of the speech and establishment of the timeline feels like a grandmother recounting her life to her grandchildren, teaching…

Madison HillOctober 7, 2022

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Screenwriter Spotlight: Follow Nora Ephron’s Influence Back to Where It All Started

The TV and film industry has seen more than its fair share of success lately. Have you been binging HBO’s talk-of-the-town drama, Succession? If you’re looking for something a little brighter, how about Apple TV+’s heartwarming hit Ted Lasso? For anyone interested in a little bit of both (or Selena…

Wyatt SemenukJune 10, 2022

Author Spotlight Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Saloon Doors Swing Open on Hollywood’s “Queen of the West” in Fascinating Biography

Roy Rogers, “King of the Cowboys,” and Dale Evans, “Queen of the West,” were mainstays of radio, movies and television in the mid-20th century. Numerous in-person appearances at rodeos, charity events, religious rallies and talk shows kept the couple in the public eye long after their TV series, The Roy…

Susan BaileyApril 13, 2022

Author Spotlight Author Spotlight - Featured

Lucy Antek Johnson Discusses Her Father’s Extraordinary Boss, Arturo Toscanini

This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me by Lucy Antek Johnson and, first, by her father Samuel Antek, tells of a legend: Arturo Toscanini is widely considered the greatest conductor of the modern age and remains a towering figure in the world of classical music. His explosive passions,…

Judy MorenoAugust 30, 2021

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Author and Historian Robert Strauss Discusses “John Marshall: The Final Founder”

John Marshall: The Final Founder (Lyons Press) by eminent scholar Robert Strauss boasts "entertaining historical tidbits within a fine short biography," according to Kirkus Reviews, and is about one of the greatest historical figures ever, according to my college-history-professor Dad. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin — these are names…

Judy MorenoMarch 1, 2021

Author Discovery Zone Children's Books

“Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre” Graphic Bio Brings the Author to Life

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/charlotte-bronte-before-Jane-Eyre-.jpg At a time when the topic of feminism is more prevalent than ever in children’s literature, the deeply motivating graphic biography Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre (Disney-Hyperion) by Glynnis Fawkes is a great introduction for children ages 11 and older to this literary classic. “Literature cannot be the business…

Lee PelletierSeptember 20, 2019

BookBites

BookBites: Four Diverse Stories To Intrigue Readers

Ms. Bitch by Tricia O’Malley From the outside, it seems thirty-six-year-old Tess Campbell has it all: happy marriage, successful career, and an exciting cross-country move ahead. But she doesn’t. Life is a bitch. And suddenly so is Tess. When Tess discovers the truth about her marriage, she decides it’s time…

BookTribDecember 8, 2020

Listicles Miscellany

Prince, John Grisham, Anna Faris, Oliver Sacks and Nikki Giovanni Reign!: New Books, Old Favs

If there was ever a list of new releases that displayed the kind of diversity and breadth that we love about books, it would be this list. We have one of the most intimate books of the personal life of Prince (you never forget your first time hearing a Prince…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 24, 2017

Listicles Listicles - Featured Nonfiction

A Lighter Look at POTUS: 7 Books on Witty, Wacky and Weird Sides of Presidents

Being the president of the United States is a serious state of affairs, especially in the current state of affairs. But ever since George Washington reluctantly moved to the capitol at the time, in New York City not Washington, D.C., the man leading our great nation had his work cut…

Judy MorenoMarch 7, 2022

2009 VMA Run-in with Kanye West Did Not Damage Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation,’ Says Fan Fav Biography

‘Mick Jagger: Primitive Cool’ is Sure to Give You “Satisfaction”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Inspiring Biography for the Youngest Readers

“Wild Blueberries:” Nostalgic and Funny Essays That Tip Their Hats to Rural Michigan

Review: “Song of a Captive Bird” is a Stunning Account of Famed Iranian Poet Forugh Farrokhzad’s Life

A Mother Characterized By Her Quotes, Quips and Wisdom

Five Books to Satisfy Your Royal Cravings

One Family’s Love and Loyalty in Depression Era Oklahoma

Screenwriter Spotlight: Follow Nora Ephron’s Influence Back to Where It All Started

Saloon Doors Swing Open on Hollywood’s “Queen of the West” in Fascinating Biography

Lucy Antek Johnson Discusses Her Father’s Extraordinary Boss, Arturo Toscanini

Author and Historian Robert Strauss Discusses “John Marshall: The Final Founder”

“Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre” Graphic Bio Brings the Author to Life

BookBites: Four Diverse Stories To Intrigue Readers

Prince, John Grisham, Anna Faris, Oliver Sacks and Nikki Giovanni Reign!: New Books, Old Favs

A Lighter Look at POTUS: 7 Books on Witty, Wacky and Weird Sides of Presidents

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