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10 Books by Women to Read This Spring

Spring is here, which means it’s the perfect time of year to escape with a story: especially these fabulous tales penned by women writers. From split-time historicals to nail-biting thrillers to heartwarming rom-coms, these books will leave you feeling a surge of girl power. I call that a good thing!…

Julie CantrellApril 15, 2021

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8 Novels About Women That Are Set During the Second World War

I’ve been living in the dark time of World War II lately, and it looks like I’m going to stay there for a while. When All the Light We Cannot See came out, I spent days reading the novel, savoring every word and marveling at the superb technique and lyricism.…

Weina Dai RandelMay 6, 2021

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Whose Story is This? Classic Tales Cleverly Retold

You’ve heard the wry pronouncement, “There are only two plots in the world: someone takes a journey, and a stranger comes to town.” And then someone inevitably replies “That’s the same story. It all depends upon the point of view.” If there are only two stories in the universe, and…

Hank Phillippi RyanJune 17, 2021

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8 Fiction Books Revealing the Risk of Fame

After you read a book about a celebrity you might realize you’d never want to be a celebrity. If you read a book about fame you’d never want to be famous. Because, in books, what happens? The center of attention, the rockstar, the movie star, the influential publisher ... they…

Hank Phillippi RyanAugust 26, 2021

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When Are We? 8 Stories Featuring Dual Timelines

It’s true. It is possible to be in two places at once. It’s even possible to be in two different times at once! It’s the fascinatingly complex and incredibly revealing method used by authors in books with two separate timelines. You’ve read them — part of the book is marked…

Hank Phillippi RyanJanuary 14, 2021

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Pharaohs, Gods and Kingdoms: 9 Tales From Ancient Egypt

For generations, the western world has been captivated by the mystery and allure of Ancient Egypt. From the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to the waters of the Nile and the use of papyrus plants, we've marveled at this society's ingenuity. Digging into Egyptian myths, history and culture,…

Gabby TorrentiDecember 9, 2020

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Foodie Fiction: 7 Reads That Will Make You Hungry

Food often takes a passive role in books. Sure, many authors garnish their novels with an occasional tasty morsel — we might be the fly on the wall as friends grab lunch to discuss their stressful jobs or the invisible third wheel when a couple splits dessert on their first…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationNovember 25, 2020

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More Than a Condition: 7 Books Tackling Mental Health

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WFWA-Mental-Health.jpg BookTrib is excited to present its monthly article in partnership with the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA). WFWA is an international professional organization for writers of women’s fiction with over a thousand members. October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year the discussion of emotional well-being is more important than…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationOctober 28, 2020

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Family Ties: 7 Stories of Sisterhood

Summer is behind us and the crisp autumn air has popped up around the corner. Time to pack away the shorts and tank tops and give those long sleeves and jackets a good shake and airing again. With the fall comes the longer nights to curl up under a blanket with…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationSeptember 23, 2020

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10 Books to Take You Far and Away (Even When You’re Stuck at Home)

Staycations may be relaxing, but they rarely satisfy wanderlust. Sometimes when your looking for adventure, you don't have to travel any further than your own bookshelf. If you're itching to explore destinations near and far while stuck at home, these reads are your ticket to new and exciting locales.

Julie CantrellJuly 9, 2020

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Five Fantastic Books About Books for the Ultimate Bibliophile

As readers, we love to lose ourselves between the pages of a good book, and what’s more delicious than a book about books? If you love a good story about writers, here are five women’s fiction titles to pull off the shelf:

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJuly 22, 2020

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9 of Fiction’s Worst Mothers: Aren’t You Glad You Weren’t Their Kids?

I wanted a perfect Mother’s Day selection of books, but not about perfect mothers. Because bad mothers — in fiction at least — are more intriguing. So I asked myself: What books have bad mothers? And I answered in a whispery little voice: your own. Well, that was surprising. But…

Hank Phillippi RyanMay 7, 2020

Fiction Listicles Romance

7 Love Triangles to Sweep You Off Your Feet and Whisk You Away

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LoveTriangleListicle.jpg We all need an occasional escape from reality, and what better way than sinking your teeth into a juicy love triangle romance novel? The love triangle trope not only adds drama and suspense to the classic love story, but also can reveal two different sides to the protagonist’s personality.…

Daniela RamrasAugust 12, 2020

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Happy Father’s Day to All the Dads – the Real Life Ones and Fictional Fathers, Too!

Daddy’s girl. That’s what I always strove to be. I remember my father reading to me. He was a pediatrician and always seemed to be working, whether in the office or doing house calls at night. He tried to spend time with his children, but the moments were few and…

Mary Alice MonroeJune 16, 2021

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BREAKING NEWS: Books With Reporters as Main Characters

Having a journalist as the main character is good news and bad news. The good news is that it solves one of the trickiest problems in crime fiction writing: if your character is not in law enforcement of some kind (or at least a private detective) and they come across…

Hank Phillippi RyanJuly 29, 2021