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Video: Missed It? Interview with Sharon Kendrick and The Sheikh’s Christmas Conquest

Sheikh Saladin Al Mektala isn't used to being disobeyed. Incomprehensibly, the woman he summoned to help his favorite mare—the best horse "whisperer" in the world—turned his generous offer down! So he takes matters into his own hands. The snow is falling, the fire is roaring and the mince pies are…

BookTribNovember 14, 2015

Miscellany

2017 Literary Gift Guide: 40 of the Best Non-Book Gifts for Book Lovers

It’s usually pretty easy to holiday shop for an avid reader – just get them books, of course! But this year, why not try something a little outside the box? While we always appreciate a great new read, there are tons of other book-themed presents that we would be more…

Rachel CarterDecember 13, 2017

Miscellany Nonfiction Potpourri - Featured

A New Perspective and Books to Ponder This Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day. As soon as you hear it mentioned, an image of George Washington or Abraham Lincoln flashes before your eyes. This makes perfect sense. We officially celebrated this federal holiday as Washington’s Birthday from 1879 until the early 1970s (we have the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to thank for…

Abby StrehleFebruary 21, 2022

Fiction Thrillers Thrillers - Featured

The 12 Days of Christmas Are Anything but Merry in “The Killing Carol”

In her debut mystery novel, The Killing Carol: An Anna Greenan Mystery (Level Best Books), author Jennifer Bee adds a mysterious and scary twist to holiday celebrations. Anna Greenan’s husband, Jake, died three years ago in an auto accident. She misses him. The two things that get her through her…

K.L. RomoDecember 10, 2021

Fiction Thrillers

A Christmas Cozy in Cabot Cove for “Murder, She Wrote”

Just in time for the holidays, Jon Land offers a Christmas treat for followers of the “Murder, She Wrote” series. Murder in Season (Berkley), the fifty-second story in the series, finds Jessica Fletcher finally returning to 698 Candlewood Lane after her long temporary residency at the Hill House Hotel. The…

James R. HannibalNovember 24, 2020

Children's Books Fiction

A Reimagining of the Classic Carol Just in Time for the Christmas Season

When it comes to Christmas carols, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone unfamiliar with The Twelve Days of Christmas. At over 200 years old, this song is a time-honored classic that has been adored by thousands of listeners. Now Debbie Curtin has put her own spin on the jingle in…

Cameron KimballNovember 26, 2021

Book Club Network Fiction

Gretchen Anthony’s Debut Dazzles With Wit and Charm

Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners (Park Row) is the perfect pre-holiday read to put your own frenzied parties and dysfunctional family dynamics into perspective. Gretchen Anthony has spun a domestic drama revolving around a mother with a tight hold on her cherished family image, and the events that follow once her…

Rebecca ProulxFebruary 10, 2019

Author Spotlight

Her Characters Fall in Love With Each Other: Katie Mettner Falls in Love With Writing

It’s time for a Christmas at Gingerbread Falls (Breaking Night Press) of the author Katie Mettner, who we’re sitting down for a cup of tea, maple scone and a cozy chat. Well, sadly, we’re not actually in the same room, but Katie’s new novel and her warm personality are so…

Judy MorenoDecember 13, 2021

Listicles Miscellany

A Brief Primer For Black Poetry Day

Black Poetry Day was established in 1985 to honor Black poets from past to present. Why October 17th you may ask? It’s the birthday of the first Black poet to be published in the United States, Mr. Jupiter Hammon, and the road he paved for those to come. Every year,…

Judy MorenoOctober 15, 2021

Listicles Listicles - Featured

7 Ingenious Books For Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The not-so-distant past of 1972 marked the first celebration of Columbus Day, but it didn’t take long, just 5 years, for a protest to ignite pointing out that Columbus didn’t really discover the new world: It was already there, inhabited by the indigenous peoples who suffered inexpressible horrors after Mr.…

Judy MorenoOctober 11, 2021

Podcasts

Just the Right Book Podcast: 42 Books That Will Make Your Holiday Wish List!

Whether you’re looking to get a jump on crafting your holiday wish list or just looking for a fantastic read, our literary experts have you covered! Our very own Roxanne Coady recently had the pleasure of hosting a live event with Penguin Random House publishing powerhouses Michael Kindness, Jennifer Black…

Just The Right Book PodcastNovember 17, 2017