Humorous Fiction

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Christina Lauren Woos With Fake Dating and Inheritance Schemes in “The Paradise Problem”

New York Times bestselling besties and long-time writing partners, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, also known as Christina Lauren, write novels that are not just romantic, relatable and funny, but also capture readers’ emotions long past the last chapter.Their previous novels, The Unhoneymooners, The True Love Experiment and The Soulmate Equation, among others,…

Aurora DominguezMay 14, 2024

Fiction

Jennifer Belle Talks New Hilarious and Wildly Shocking Coming-of-Age, “Swanna in Love”

How could one resist a novel called Swanna In Love? As with Jennifer Belle’s previous books, Going Down, High Maintenance, Little Stalker and The Seven Year Bitch, her wit and unforgettable voice hook the reader at once. We are swept into fourteen-year-old Swanna Swain’s first-person narration in this latest tale.…

Susan Shapiro BarashApril 17, 2024

Fiction

Witty and Endearing Escapade in Armistead Maupin’s Final Tales of the City Novel

Written by the inimitable Armistead Maupin, Mona of the Manor is a refreshing romp in the Cotswolds, a tale of entrepreneurial ingenuity and a reunion followed by well-deserved retribution. It is the 10th and final installment of the author’s Tales of the City novels which began fifty years ago in…

Linda HitchcockMarch 18, 2024

Fiction

Alexander McCall Smith Brings You a Cabin-In-The-Woods Mystery Unlike Any Other

Alexander McCall Smith’s website welcomes readers with the following: "Find Happiness within the pages of an Alexander McCall Smith book". This is sound advice indeed! My recommendation is to have one or more of his books on your nightstand or loaded to your e-reader to soothe jangled nerves, calm stress,…

Linda HitchcockOctober 12, 2023

Book Club Network Fiction

Nathan Hill: Master Observer of the Modern Relationship

Here’s a simple truth: Wellness by Nathan Hill (Alfred A. Knopf) is one of the best books I’ve ever read. It is poignant, thought-provoking, all-encompassing, insightful and expertly written — and packed with truths of its own about our world and ourselves. It paints a full-length picture of a relationship…

Jim AlkonSeptember 19, 2023

Fiction

Amateur Sleuths Race to Solve Old Friend’s Murder and Rescue Missing Package

“There’s nothing that makes you feel more alive than the certainty of death.” For those new to the Thursday Murder Club, welcome (Joyce would be thrilled with my manners). This gang of pensioners are the founders of the Thursday Murder Club at Coopers Chase retirement home, which meets each Thursday…

Lydia LefevreOctober 10, 2023

Author Spotlight Fiction

TV Talk Show Host Bill Boggs Tells on the Dogs of the Entertainment Industry … Literally

In a world filled with dog-centric tales, from classics like Lassie to modern tales of inspiration like Marley & Me, Bill Boggs adds another layer of fun with Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns (Post Hill Press). Boggs brings keen observations, wit and a bit of social commentary to this…

BookTribSeptember 27, 2023

BooksToScreen Fiction

What to Expect From Highly Anticipated “Lessons in Chemistry” Adaptation

For more than a year, Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, has clinched a berth on the New York Times bestseller list. On October 13, the beloved characters will leap off the page and into an Apple TV+ miniseries. Oscar-winner Brie Larson stars as the uncompromising chemist-turned-television-chef Elizabeth Zott,…

Jodé MillmanSeptember 18, 2023

Fiction

Sharp Observations, Wit and Fun Abound in Canine Chronicle

In a world filled with dog-centric tales, from classics like "Lassie" to modern tales of inspiration like "Marley & Me," Bill Boggs adds another layer of fun with "Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns." Boggs brings keen observations, wit and a bit of social commentary to this entertaining tale of…

Laura McCaffertySeptember 18, 2023

Fiction Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Karaoke Showdown & Tourist Meltdowns: The Wild Side of Being Human

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

BookTribSeptember 13, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Shadows of the Past Emerge in This Haunting Exploration of Life, Love & Family

Reference to the old Chinese superstition, “To dwell upon those who are no longer with us brings bad fortune … makes hungry the ghosts who have not departed, hungry for more than they have.” It’s not easy to not dwell upon the past when your wife has recently died, forcing…

Jim AlkonApril 17, 2023

Fiction Romance Romance - Featured

Treasure Hunt Brings Together Old Flames in Christina Lauren’s “Something Wilder”

For those who have been waiting for a National Treasure or an Indiana Jones-style mystery nestled within a romantic comedy, wait no longer! Something Wilder (Gallery Books) by Christina Lauren will satisfy all your nerdy, puzzle-craving desires. (It did mine.) I’ve been a fan of Christina Lauren’s since I read…

Y. M. NelsonMay 17, 2022

Fiction Romance Romance - Featured

Can This College Grad Turn Her Drunken One-Night Stand Into True Love?

Oh, to be young again. I remember all too well that time when I was just graduating from college with the whole world lying open in front of me. Time spent with friends, the stress — and yet thrill — of looking for a job to start my “career” (whatever…

Barbara WilkovMarch 10, 2022

Fiction Fiction - Featured

Sailors Who Turn Up at “Cape Henry House” Create Wild and Lasting Memories

Cape Henry House by Jolly Walker Bittick, based on a true coming of age story, follows 21-year-old Petty Officer Third Class Bosner over a three-week period during his own carefree days of youth. It's 2008. Bosner is a helicopter greaser in the U.S. Navy working long hours and looking to…

Barbara WilkovMay 18, 2022

Fiction

Texas Lives, Breathes and Chuckles in Hilarious Novel “Here We Go Loop De Loop”

Every book has characters and a setting, but it’s a rare occurrence when you stumble upon a book in which the setting itself is a character. Here We Go Loop De Loop (Atmosphere) by William Jack Sibley is one of those special finds where a place comes alive on the…

Paige VigliaroloAugust 19, 2021

Fiction

Sisters Cling to Lies to Maintain Their Not-So-Perfect Lives in Lauren Weisberger’s Latest

A perfect beach book that surprises and delights, makes you laugh and cry and sing 80s hair band music … there is nothing better than Lauren Weisberger’s new novel, Where The Grass Is Green And The Girls Are Pretty (Random House) to escape to a Paradise of sorts! Sisters, Peyton and…

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 19, 2021

Christina Lauren Woos With Fake Dating and Inheritance Schemes in “The Paradise Problem”

TV Talk Show Host Bill Boggs Tells on the Dogs of the Entertainment Industry … Literally

What to Expect From Highly Anticipated “Lessons in Chemistry” Adaptation

Books & Looks Podcast: Karaoke Showdown & Tourist Meltdowns: The Wild Side of Being Human

Shadows of the Past Emerge in This Haunting Exploration of Life, Love & Family

Treasure Hunt Brings Together Old Flames in Christina Lauren’s “Something Wilder”

Can This College Grad Turn Her Drunken One-Night Stand Into True Love?

Sailors Who Turn Up at “Cape Henry House” Create Wild and Lasting Memories

Texas Lives, Breathes and Chuckles in Hilarious Novel “Here We Go Loop De Loop”

Sisters Cling to Lies to Maintain Their Not-So-Perfect Lives in Lauren Weisberger’s Latest

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