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Lit Picks: 7 Haunting Spooky Season Reads

The following books don’t care if you survive. They tear through your head, leave you questioning what’s real and what isn’t, and they don’t let go. Fantasy hits with grit and blood, sci-fi scrambles your sense of everything, horror crawls under your skin and stays. You’ll find mirrors that lie,…

BookTribSeptember 11, 2025

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Lit Picks: Why Historical Fiction Might Be the Most Relevant Genre of Our Time

Historical fiction has always been about more than the past. Sure, it gives us intricate settings, period details and characters shaped by a different world, but at its core, it’s about understanding the human experience in ways that transcend centuries. In today’s divided, fast-moving society, where history can feel distant…

BookTribAugust 14, 2025

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Reading Out of Your Comfort Zone

It’s okay to feel uncomfortable — growth begins when you embrace the unfamiliar. Some of the most cherished memories in life come from stepping outside our comfort zones, and reading is no different. While it’s normal to stick with what we know and appreciate, stretching ourselves as readers can lead…

BookTribAugust 8, 2025

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Sample 6 Historical Fiction Titles Before Adding to Your TBR

Resolved to read more historical fiction in the new year but not sure where to start? It can be hard to fully commit to a new book when there are so many options to choose from. That's why we've collected the first chapters of 6 different historical fiction titles for…

BookTribFebruary 6, 2025

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Jumpstart Your Year With Samples of 8 Memoir and Nonfiction Books

Searching for a memoir or nonfiction read that will motivate, encourage, and empower your next chapter? If you’re seeking a source of inspiration as you make resolutions, reevaluate your future and embark on a journey of personal transformation, these 8 inspiring memoirs and nonfiction books have just what you need. …

BookTribJanuary 7, 2025

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First Chapters From the Books Everybody is Talking About

Here’s a chance for readers to get a sneak peek into some of the hottest books and new voices being talked about in literary circles this holiday season, including titles from Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Sara Shepard, Meg Gardner and David Wroblewski. BookTrib.com — a leading source for book reviews,…

BookTribNovember 25, 2024

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Sample 12 Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Books in the Latest Lit Picks

Do you want to play detective, uncover hidden secrets, and meet unforgettable characters? If you’re looking for your next fill of suspense, but aren’t quite ready to commit to a new book, have no fear. Our Winter/Holiday edition of Lit Picks has just what you need — the chance to…

BookTribDecember 12, 2024

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Fill Your Summer TBR With Sneak Peeks of the Season’s Hottest Books

BookTrib.com has launched the second edition of BOOKTRIB’S LIT PICKS, an ebook showcasing excerpts from the first chapters of some of the hottest books — past, present and future — that readers can discover this Summer. Studies indicate that when people read an excerpt from a book, the probability of…

BookTribJuly 15, 2024