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Wash. Post Enlists Parents to Build the Definitive List of Kids’ Books

The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from The Washington Post. The original article was published on Dec. 6 and updated on Dec 19, 2022. This holiday season, let’s press pause on one of the culture wars. Recent tussles over the “appropriateness” of kids’ books obscure the genius and joy…

Alyssa RosenbergDecember 21, 2022

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20 Favorites From 2022 That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

“Where readers come to discover.” That’s BookTrib’s new tagline, effective with our redesigned website launching today. BookTrib’s editors have the privilege of helping readers discover hundreds of authors who hardly are household names, in many cases have just written their first books, and in all cases are worthy of your…

Jim AlkonNovember 28, 2022

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From Important to Suspenseful to Fun, The Royal Family Has Book Recs for Every Genre

With the news of the passing of the Queen of England last Thursday, the internet has been abuzz with information about Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles III accepting his place on the throne and other interesting facts about the Royal Family. Avid readers will be pleased to know that the…

Mckenzie TozanSeptember 12, 2022

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7 Brilliant and Affecting Historical Fiction Audiobooks

Just in time for the last lazy days of summer listening, I give you four authors and seven — seven! — historical fiction titles that will spirit you away in your own private time machine. This story appears through BookTrib’s partnership with AudioFile. It first appeared on AudioFile’s website.

Aurelia C. ScottSeptember 8, 2022

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Beach Reads: Which One is Your State’s Favorite?

INTRODUCING SHANECO'S "THE MOST POPULAR BEACH READ IN EVERY U.S. STATE" If you’re looking for a recommendation for one of your final beach reads of the summer, I’d like to share with you a study created by ShaneCo, a jewelry company that also features lifestyle information, including important book titles. …

Mckenzie TozanAugust 26, 2022

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Feel-Good Reads to Bring Comfort This Fall

Whew! Let’s say goodbye to the hottest summer on record and pull out those comfy blankets and PJs. Now that the leaves are changing (somewhere!), it’s time to curl up with a cup of cocoa and some cozy Fall reads. As the kids go back to school and the sun…

Julie CantrellAugust 25, 2022

Miscellany

Books to Take You to Tokyo and Beyond, Ava Gardner’s Many Loves and Gatsby Lived Where?

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. 10 Books to Introduce Readers to Japan's Vast and Beautiful Capital City of Tokyo —…

BookTribJune 12, 2020

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Brene Brown, Essential Workers’ Haikus, Coloring with Dior, “Practical Magic” Turns 25 and More!

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

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31 Books to Read in Quarantine & Other Bookish News

BookTrib wants to keep you in the loop! Here’s what has been pulsing through the book world this week: 31 Great Reads to Keep You Thoroughly Entertained While Self-Quarantining — Vanity Fair Author of Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel, is Back with Another Haunting Story of Crisis and Survival…

BookTribMarch 27, 2020

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Books are the New Superheroes: Reading is the Antidote to Holiday Stress

Barnes and Noble recently did an independent survey on reading habits, and it turns out that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest reading day of the year! Many of us leaf through the pages of our favorite novels over the Thanksgiving holiday season to relax. Reading also makes traveling better,…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaNovember 21, 2017

Nonfiction

TED Talk: Safwat Saleem Urges You to Find Your Voice — Plus, a Helpful Book List

Finding a voice to fit your identity is never easy. However, artist, designer and animator Safwat Saleem, had a particularly difficult time, struggling with anxiety about his childhood stutter. In this thought-provoking, heartfelt and adorably animated talk from TED 2016, Saleem describes how he overcame his struggle to incorporate his…

Katie HiresJuly 26, 2016

Nonfiction

Unique Writing: 3 Books That Offer Fresh Forms of Prose

Tired of the same old, narrative style? This week we offer three books that dive deeper and offer fresh prose styles, thanks to recommendations from our friends at City Lights Books in San Francisco. These books brilliantly employ unique methods of writing to bring their stories to life. One of…

Ben S. DutkaOctober 9, 2015

Fiction

Books for TV Addicts: 3 books to read while Suits takes a vacation

For years, I’d been hearing buzz about the highly-rated USA show Suits. Since I’ve never been a big fan of lawyer procedurals, I mostly ignored the hype. But then a friend informed me that Harvey Spector is one of the hottest characters on television. So, naturally, I decided to give…

Rachel CarterJune 13, 2015

Fiction

3 Shelfies from Chappaqua Library about First love and Sentimentality

Summer is a time for romance and adventure. You're undoubtedly having your own memorable experiences during these fleeting warm-weather months (carpe diem, no?) and to enhance that experience, why not back it up with several amazing books? Why not turn the pages of a riveting novel where themes like young…

Ben S. DutkaAugust 7, 2015

Fiction

Shelfies from The Booksmith Brings Out our Inner Explorer

The exploration of ourselves and our world is precisely what makes life worth living. A rich tapestry of personal and geographical discovery molds us into the individuals we become, and ultimately allows us to amass valuable memories. That is why we're honoring Space Exploration Day and offering three new books that…

Ben S. DutkaJuly 27, 2015

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A Birthday Present for F. Scott Fitzgerald: Book Recommendations

You’ve probably heard of him: F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, Tender Is the Night, a deluge of delightful short stories, screenplays and multitudes more. His talent, imagination and innovation knew no bounds. His green light pulled us in, again and again, like boats against…

Judy MorenoSeptember 24, 2021

Wash. Post Enlists Parents to Build the Definitive List of Kids’ Books

20 Favorites From 2022 That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

From Important to Suspenseful to Fun, The Royal Family Has Book Recs for Every Genre

7 Brilliant and Affecting Historical Fiction Audiobooks

Beach Reads: Which One is Your State’s Favorite?

Feel-Good Reads to Bring Comfort This Fall

Books to Take You to Tokyo and Beyond, Ava Gardner’s Many Loves and Gatsby Lived Where?

Brene Brown, Essential Workers’ Haikus, Coloring with Dior, “Practical Magic” Turns 25 and More!

Books are the New Superheroes: Reading is the Antidote to Holiday Stress

TED Talk: Safwat Saleem Urges You to Find Your Voice — Plus, a Helpful Book List

Unique Writing: 3 Books That Offer Fresh Forms of Prose

Books for TV Addicts: 3 books to read while Suits takes a vacation

3 Shelfies from Chappaqua Library about First love and Sentimentality

Shelfies from The Booksmith Brings Out our Inner Explorer

A Birthday Present for F. Scott Fitzgerald: Book Recommendations

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