Things are starting to heat up with some of the summer's most thrilling reads — from tropical mystery romps and gritty crime noir to timely true crime and prophetic sci-fi, there's plenty for everyone to enjoy.
Jon LandJuly 30, 2025
Imagine the hush of dawn, when the world still speaks in quiet whispers — and poetry becomes the vessel for that inner conversation. These seven varied works are united by a shared purpose: to guide readers inward, toward reflection on identity, impermanence, suffering and spiritual awakening. Each volume offers a…
Katie BloomerJuly 28, 2025
After enjoying a great read about life in another country, do you ever daydream about living elsewhere? I've always dreamed of starting a new life in the south of France. While that hasn’t happened for me (yet!), I’ve found joy in creating characters who do live that fantasy. My Love…
Patricia SandsJuly 24, 2025
Featuring Brad Thor, Lisa Scottoline, Megan Abbott and more, Jon Land returns with a pulse-pounding roundup of thrillers that dig deep into power plays, hidden agendas, and psychological unraveling. This month’s Thrill List is not for the faint of heart.
Jon LandJune 30, 2025
Summer’s thermostat may be soaring, but July’s new releases are here to bring the spine-tingling chill back to your beach chair. Whether you’re sneaking away for late-night reads or treating yourself to a poolside gasp, from dark academia to folk horror and multigenerational sagas, first-time collector’s editions to murderous and…
Lindy RyanJuly 14, 2025
Ah, summertime. When the living is easy. Kids out of school, family vacations in full swing, honeymoons and girl trips galore. Perhaps you are reading this as you dig your toes into white sand, or you’re currently curled up by the campfire after a long day of hiking and barbecues.…
Natalie GarrisonJuly 11, 2025
If you can’t swing a trip to the Big Apple (or even your local community theater), don’t fret. We’ve got the next best thing, and let me tell you, these books deliver the same vibe as some of Broadway’s buzziest, weirdest and most unforgettable productions.
Monique SnymanJuly 8, 2025
Each month, AudioFile Magazine reviewers and editors handpick the best new audiobooks for BookTrib readers. With summer heating up, cool down with some of this month's top-rated audiobooks!
AudioFileJuly 3, 2025
Happy Pride Month! To celebrate, we've curated a list of ten science fiction and fantasy novels that showcase the richness and diversity of LGBTQ+ narratives. These stories span a variety of genres and settings — from precolonial island nations and cyberpunk metropolises to gothic castles and magical circuses. Each book…
Katie BloomerJune 2, 2025
When I wrote my Keys to Love series featuring Island Affair and Anchored Hearts, one of my main goals was to welcome readers to my adolescent home — Key West, Florida. To have the island that shaped my formative years come to life in all its vibrant, lush glory. I…
Priscilla OliverasJune 16, 2025
It’s true — we’re all glued to our phones. There’s just something about the blue light of that screen that hypnotizes us. But what if, instead of mindlessly scrolling through apps, you could get something more enriching out of your screen time? What if you could put in your AirPods…
BookTribJune 13, 2025
Each month, AudioFile Magazine reviewers and editors handpick the best new audiobooks for BookTrib readers. Get a jump on your June reading with this month's sizzling selection!
AudioFileJune 6, 2025
Whether you're looking for gritty military action, spooky artifacts, time-traveling mysteries, newly discovered works by old favorites, serial killers, or psychological suspense, there's plenty here to keep you flipping pages all month long.
Jon LandMay 31, 2025
This month, we're highlighting stories of resilience and strength. From historical fiction to modern thrillers, the women in these stories reveal their true courage and tenacity when deeply personal crises transform their lives and redefine their sense of self.
Women's Fiction Writers AssociationMay 28, 2025
Every May we spend the second Sunday of the month celebrating mothers — the good, the not-so-good, the hard to categorize. Books about all kinds of mothers are part of every literary genre. From fairy tales to dystopian science fiction, we usually find a mother in the story. Some of…
Diane ParrishMay 20, 2025
From atmospheric thrillers to heart-wrenching, grief-laden ghost stories and pulpy novellas, the summer book season is coming in hot with these steaming new reads.
Lindy RyanMay 19, 2025