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Fiction

Coastal Town Stunned by Mysterious Tragedy in Literary Fiction

A wonderful debut by Alina Grabowski, Women and Children First follows the lives of ten women before and after the death of a high school student in a coastal Massachusetts town. It is a story about community and how people’s lives are intertwined, female friendships, agency and memory. Grabowski shows us the…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 22, 2024

Romance

Finding Love at the Dog Park in “Summer Romance”

Warm your heart this June…and grab a copy of Annabel Monaghan’s sweet, new romance novel! In Summer Romance, Ali is navigating emotions tied to a failed marriage and while overcoming grief she develops an unexpected relationship. Attraction, love, companionship and self-discovery make this story a pleasurable read and if you know…

Jennifer BlankfeinJune 19, 2024

Book Club Network Miscellany

Celebrity Book Club Picks So Far in 2024

It's April already, and now's the time to catch up on the celebrity book club picks for the first quarter of 2024. Join in the conversation with fellow readers across the country and pick up these celebrity and morning show book club recommendations from the past four months. Author interviews…

Jennifer BlankfeinApril 3, 2024

BooksToScreen Listicles

Must-Watch TV Recommendations for Book Lovers

Craving a little TV time this holiday season? Pick a new show and get ready to chill… The holiday time can be hectic, but there are also plenty of chances to gather in front of the fire, snuggle up and watch a new movie or series. Here are some suggestions…

Jennifer BlankfeinJanuary 4, 2024

Fiction Miscellany

“The First Ladies” Authors Discuss the Inspiring and Symbiotic Friendship That Made History

Much like the dynamic and accomplished women in The First Ladies, Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray have forged an incredible friendship and partnership. Following the great success of The Personal Librarian, they have released their second collaboration, The First Ladies. Please find the video recording of the…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 4, 2023

Listicles

Which Witch Book Will Cast a Spell on You?

Double, double toil and trouble, October books to burst your bubble… As the season changes, pumpkins are carved and candy corn is consumed, it can be fun to pick up a book that reflects the spooky, ghoulish atmosphere. Whether you choose a mystery, a book that has ghosts, or a…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 23, 2023

Miscellany

A First-Person Account as the Bombs Went Off

The following is a first-person account from BookTrib contributor Jennifer Blankfein, who was in Israel about to start a dream vacation when the first bombings occurred. “OMG, it’s under attack.” My husband Eric and I have had many dinners with close friends Wendy and Spencer. We are all Reform Jews…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 20, 2023

Fiction

Mystery, History and the Radio City Rockettes Combine in New Novel

A singular timeline with a thriller vibe is a slight change from previous novels, but Fiona Davis upped her game with these added elements of excitement along with her special touches we know and love. Centering around a NYC landmark, in this case Radio City Music Hall, in the 1950s, The…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 28, 2023

Listicles

22 July Releases to Add to Your Beach Bag

If you need more ideas about what to read this month, check out these recent and upcoming releases and add a few to your summer reading list. From contemporary romance, to thriller, to memoir, Book Nation by Jen has got you covered with almost two dozen new books to explore.

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 20, 2023

Book Club Network Fiction Miscellany

Oprah Makes Her 100th Book Club Selection

Today, Oprah’s Book Club announced the 100th selection since the book club’s launch in 1996. The latest pick is Hello Beautiful (The Dial Press) by Ann Napolitano. Oprah announced her 100th Book Club selection on CBS Mornings, alongside author Ann Napolitano, where she discussed the impact of the book club…

BookTribMarch 14, 2023

Book Club Network Fiction Fiction - Featured

Video Game Designers Soar to Fame in Story of Love, Redemption and Identity

The charm and intensity of the Barnes and Noble and Jimmy Fallon Book Club Pick, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Knopf) by Gabrielle Zevin will sneak up on you unsuspectedly and before you know it, you will be deep into a book about the coming of age of three young people…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 31, 2022

Fiction Romance

Another Chance at Love for Romance Writer Finding Success

If you like Lifetime movies, holiday Hallmark movies and happy endings, Nora Goes Off Script is for you! What a treat to settle in on the couch and dive in to Nora’s life. She is a single mom who writes movie scripts for The Romance Channel and is enjoying a bit of…

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 3, 2023

Fiction Listicles

War, Trauma and the Search for Identity in these Compelling New Books

Whether we are talking about World War ll, the American Civil War or the Vietnam War, experienced and inherited trauma have ongoing impact on human life and these are stories of children and parents who endured. Psychological scars are prevalent and all three authors, through their beautiful storytelling, exemplify the…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 15, 2023

Fiction

Tennis Champion Returns to Court to Reclaim Her World Record

Attention Tennis Lovers! So much to love in Carrie Soto is Back! I love how the former tennis champion decides to come out of retirement to defend her title; I love her relationship with Javier Soto, her handsome and proud father and coach; I love the developing romance with a fellow…

Jennifer BlankfeinDecember 20, 2022

Fiction Romance

Breathtaking Icelandic Literary Romance Between Artists

Author Barbara Linn Probst enjoys an enriching life, digging deep with people and experiencing places, and it shows in her writing. The Color of Ice (She Writes Press), her latest novel, takes us to Iceland with Cathryn, a single mom who has put her needs aside to raise her children and…

Jennifer BlankfeinDecember 8, 2022

Better Self Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

A Deep Dive Into Crosswords, Sudoku and Life’s Mysteries in “The Puzzler”

The Puzzler (Crown) is an engaging read … A.J. Jacobs provides a wealth of trivial yet gratifying information about puzzles and for a puzzle lover, it was so much fun! Sharpening problem-solving skills while learning the history of puzzles can improve your thinking, and hearing the author’s stories about conquering the…

Jennifer BlankfeinSeptember 2, 2022

Celebrity Book Club Picks So Far in 2024

Must-Watch TV Recommendations for Book Lovers

“The First Ladies” Authors Discuss the Inspiring and Symbiotic Friendship That Made History

Which Witch Book Will Cast a Spell on You?

A First-Person Account as the Bombs Went Off

22 July Releases to Add to Your Beach Bag

Oprah Makes Her 100th Book Club Selection

Video Game Designers Soar to Fame in Story of Love, Redemption and Identity

War, Trauma and the Search for Identity in these Compelling New Books

A Deep Dive Into Crosswords, Sudoku and Life’s Mysteries in “The Puzzler”

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