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Banned Books They Dont Want You to Read - listcicle

Listicles

Read What They Don’t Want You to Read

Censorship has long been a weapon against ideas that challenge the status quo — but some books refuse to be silenced. Tackling race, gender, oppression, and free speech, these banned books feel more urgent than ever. Their struggles are still our struggles, their messages louder than ever. If a book…

Monique SnymanFebruary 10, 2025

Fiction

Unmasking the Final Mystery of a Beloved Detective

What can one say about Peter Lovesey that is not laden with well-deserved praise? In 1991, this innovative veteran author switched from writing his brilliant Victorian mystery series featuring Sergeant Cribb, a London based police detective as well as a concurrent charming series with Bertie, the Prince of Wales, to…

Linda HitchcockJanuary 21, 2025

Listicles

Going to Great Lengths — Five Big Books Easy to Escape In

While chatting with friends recently about the books we’d read in 2024, someone asked, “What is your all-time favorite book?” For a few in the group, the question was a tough one because there are so many great ones. For me the answer was easy. Middlemarch has been my favorite…

Diane ParrishJanuary 20, 2025

BooksToScreen Listicles

Love AppleTV’s “Severance”? Try These 9 Workplace Novels

Severance on AppleTV took the world by storm when it premiered in 2022, and the nearly three-year wait for the show’s return has led to countless rewatches, online theories, and unbearable anticipation. For those unfamiliar with the show, stop what you’re doing and go check it out. No, seriously. This…

Megan BeauregardJanuary 16, 2025

Recommended

A Daring Rescue, Ferocious Dinosaurs, and a World Unlike Any Other

Whether you’re a fan of the first book, Sauragia, or entirely new to J.S. Allen’s unique fantasy world, you’re sure to love the adventure found in Journey to the Red Mountain. Ten years after the events of the first book, the dinosaurs of Saurahall are settled peacefully in the kingdom…

Katie BloomerDecember 17, 2024

Miscellany

Remembering Barbara Taylor Bradford, Who Shaped Fiction With Strength, Resilience and Heart

Barbara Taylor Bradford, the British author whose career spanned decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 91 at her home in New York City. She became a household name with her groundbreaking 1979 debut A Woman of Substance, which introduced millions of readers to the unforgettable character of…

BookTribNovember 26, 2024

Recommended Thrillers

Judas Iscariot’s Second Chance: A Hero’s Redemption in a Dark and Dangerous London

You’ve no doubt heard of the infamous Judas Iscariot — and his well-known betrayal — but you’ve never seen him in this light before. In the first of Martin Davey’s exciting The Black Museum series, Judas is, well … miraculously, the hero. Judas the Hero follows Detective Inspector Judas Iscariot…

Katie BloomerNovember 26, 2024

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Book Club Network

Meet the Authors Behind November’s Must-Read Book Club Picks

Ready to dive into something new with your book club this November? We’ve gathered six unforgettable reads that will fuel thought-provoking discussions and bring fresh perspectives to your book club. Each month, BookTrib delivers handpicked selections to 60 book clubs across the country, spotlighting a mix of acclaimed authors and…

BookTribNovember 4, 2024

Fiction Listicles

Embrace the Complexities of Forgiveness With 7 Unforgettable Novels

What role does forgiveness play in shaping our lives and relationships? These seven novels invite readers to explore this intriguing question, delving into the intricate dynamics of forgiveness and its far-reaching implications. Each story offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of letting go, from the quest for personal redemption…

Monique SnymanNovember 12, 2024

Fiction Miscellany

Secrets, Sibling Bonds, and the Scars of Loss

Author Louise Ells shares the story behind her new novel, Lies I Told My Sister. Taking place over just 17 hours and alternating between past and present, the novel follows the strained relationship of estranged sisters Rose and Lily, as issues of their childhood, the death of their older sister,…

Louise EllsNovember 6, 2024

Fiction Recommended

Amid Chaos Lies Beauty, Growth, and the Promise of Unexpected Bonds

I knew I was in for a treat with Julian Gould’s Nine Days in Rome when at the beginning of Day 2, protagonist Atticus Winterle says, “You know those Spanish soap operas that are so famous with Italian housewives? Take a few of those, sprinkle in some Dallas and Dynasty…

LK GriffieOctober 24, 2024

Audiobooks Listicles

Explore the Soul of Appalachia With These Audiobooks

When I tell people that I’m from Appalachia, I often get a response that's something like, “Appalachia? Oh, have you read Hillbilly Elegy?” I can’t help but wince. Appalachia includes hundreds of counties across thirteen states, which contain a population of around 25 million people. No two Appalachians are alike, and…

Kendra WinchesterOctober 16, 2024

Recommended

A Cozy Autumn Tale of Forgiveness, Love, and Finding Your Path

The temperature is dropping, leaves are falling, and candles are burning which can only mean one thing: Autumn has arrived! One of the best things about fall is putting together my cozy reading list for the season and I think I found a gem with Bertie’s Place by Edie Goodwin.…

Kelsey HallOctober 9, 2024

Romance

A Journey of Belonging in Nicholas Sparks’ Latest Novel — Soon to Be Adapted for Screen

Counting Miracles is Nicholas Sparks’ latest novel — his 25th — and it is a wonderfully heart-warming read that will be heading for the big screen in an adaptation by Amazon. The New York Times bestselling author has set the story in Asheboro, North Carolina, crafting an uplifting tale of…

Anne Eliot FeldmanSeptember 25, 2024

Listicles Romance

6 Books that Prove Love Transcends Everything … Even Death

The saying “love never dies” takes on a literal meaning when it comes to some paranormal romances. Lovers often find themselves separated by the veil between worlds, yet their bond remains unbroken. Ghosts linger, usually driven by an undying passion transcending their otherworldly existence. Vampires and other immortals navigate through…

Monique SnymanSeptember 13, 2024

Listicles Miscellany

Celebrating Unsung Women Innovators

It is a common enough tale: A wife, daughter, sister, or mother who began a career at the side of a man in her life, only to have her considerable contributions to their shared life goals minimized to a footnote in history or erased from them altogether. When working on…

Aimie K. RunyanSeptember 16, 2024