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The BookTrib Brief: Anticipated Fall Reads Vol 1

Dear Reader, Fall is one of my favorite seasons; it might be my absolute fave. Sweater weather, boots, leather jackets. Everything is full of potential again and, yes, another chance. This fall’s lineup of new releases is going to keep me busy until the holidays, I think. There’s been lots…

Meryl L. MossAugust 22, 2026

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Editors’ Picks: Spooky Pinterest Board Connoisseur? Your Next Read Awaits …

Tumblr girls walked so Pinterest girls could run this Halloween! If you can’t get enough of aesthetic mood boards flaunting sepia toned photos of gothic architecture, fallen leaves and cloudy skies, we’re right there with you! We literally live for the gothic vibes here at BookTrib. Contrary to what you…

Natalie GarrisonOctober 28, 2025

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BookTrib’s Emmy Playbook (Or How We Called It Months Ago)

Every year, when Emmy season arrives, the entertainment world scrambles to catch up. The nominations list drops, critics dust off their hot takes and outlets scramble to produce prediction pieces overnight. But at BookTrib, we like to think we were already ahead of the game. We have been talking about…

BookTribSeptember 12, 2025

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5 Fantasy Novels that Flirt with the Dark

I love a dark fantasy. But I’m not always primed for a DARK fantasy, especially not multiple ones back-to-back. I need some sunshine in my life (and in my books). My solution? Books that flirt with the dark without being completely steeped in it. The aesthetic, the story, the characters…

Charlie N. HolmbergAugust 25, 2025

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The Chill Quill: March Belongs to Women With These Gripping New Reads

March is Women in Horror Month, and the ladies are leading us to the dark side with a full slate of incredible new books. From searing dystopian tales to haunted yarns of ghostly revenge, hungry historical gothics to romcoms-gone-wrong and neighborhoods that transform into grisly crime scenes, March is a…

Lindy RyanMarch 13, 2025

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Year in Review: BookTrib’s Most Popular Posts of 2024

As 2024 wraps up, we at BookTrib are reflecting on one more year of life-changing books, captivating stories, and ongoing shifts in the publishing world. We covered new releases, helped you discover new-to-you books and authors, saw some of our favorites adapted to the big screen, and watched as book…

BookTribDecember 30, 2024

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Books That Challenge, Disturb, and Reveal the Unconventional Truths of Womanhood

Prepare for a cinematic shockwave as Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, hits theaters tomorrow. Based on Rachel Yoder's genre-defying novel, this bold and unsettling film explores motherhood as a mythical transformation that’s both captivating and unnerving. A blend of horror, satire, and brutal honesty, Nightbitch tears through the polished facade…

Monique SnymanDecember 5, 2024

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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

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The West is Still Wild: 7 Contemporary Stories of Crime in America’s Former Frontierland

It’s a quintessential American image: the silhouetted figure of a rider on horseback, ten-gallon hat sitting squarely on his head. Whether you grew up on Spaghetti Westerns or just know the classic boots and hat combo, you’re certainly familiar with the idea of a cowboy. We’re told they were rugged…

BookTribJuly 26, 2022

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Money Isn’t Everything, Especially When You Have None: 7 Stories of Riches-To-Rags

From the characters on Schitt’s Creek to Arrested Development, there’s something about a riches-to-rags story that captivates audiences. While its reverse may be better known — thanks to its typical happy ending — there’s still no shortage of books that feature stories of the rich falling from grace. Perhaps it’s…

Cameron KimballNovember 1, 2022

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Outsmart Your Brain: 6 Books That Help You Beat Self-Sabotage

Self-sabotage — we all do it. Whether it manifests as procrastination or negative self-talk, oftentimes it’s common enemy number one in both our personal and professional lives. After all, it’s stopping us from reaching our full potential and accomplishing our goals. So it’s understandable that so many people want to…

BookTribNovember 4, 2022

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7 Books to Read If You Can’t Wait for the Next Season of “The Crown”

Glamour. Drama. Intrigue. There’s something alluring about the rarified world of the British royals and high society. While writing my latest novel The Last Dance of the Debutante, I found myself swept up in 1958, the last year that debutantes were presented to Queen Elizabeth II. My novel follows Lily,…

Julia KellyFebruary 11, 2022

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Strong Like a Girl: 6 Stories of Female YA Characters for International Day of the Girl Child

The young adult genre sits at a precipice. Stretching between middle grade and new adult books, it serves as a transitional phase for an age group that’s full of changes. But YA is far more than just a placeholder; after all, there’s a reason that this genre is so ubiquitous.…

Cameron KimballOctober 11, 2021

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6 True Stories of Life-Changing Medical Events

Health issues are on everyone’s mind these days. As we slowly transition, at long last, away from our recent culture of utmost caution and consideration as far as our health is concerned and into one of jubilation as we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s crucial…

Judy MorenoMay 27, 2021