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BookTribSeptember 24, 2020
AudioFile editors are proud to celebrate another year of exceptional audiobooks and audio artists. Below you'll find their favorites from this year's fiction genre.
AudioFileNovember 20, 2018
It’s Jane Austen’s birthday! Were Jane alive today, she would be turning a very venerable 246 years old and would deserve the greatest party of all time. (Meaning, of course, a grand ball and no appearance from any real-life iterations of Mr. Collins.) At this hypothetical dance of the ages,…
Judy MorenoDecember 16, 2021
Since their beginning in 1967, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards celebrate notable titles in children’s books, middle grade and young adult novels. The books are sorted into the categories of picture books, fiction and poetry and nonfiction, and then reviewed by a panel of three judges. This year, the judges…
Cameron KimballMay 28, 2020
Since 1967 when the legacy began, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards have honored the most impressive titles in children’s books, middle grade and young adult novels. Categories include picture books, nonfiction, and fiction and poetry. The options are carefully reviewed by a panel of three judges who this year were…
BookTribJune 23, 2021
Immigration is always a timely topic in books and film, but never more than today with the world so easily accessible by planes, trains, and automobiles (and ships.) More importantly, as we reexamine our ethnic and cultural identities in the United States and worldwide, we ask ourselves: who are we…
Heather WebbNovember 4, 2021
It’s that time again. Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and daylight is dwindling. There is no better season to curl up with a good book, and this year’s releases offer many fabulous choices. From haunting thrillers to small-town drama to heartwarming romance, I’ve hand-picked something for everyone this fall.…
Julie CantrellSeptember 2, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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