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Better Self Book Club Network Nonfiction

Donna Bond’s “Original Wisdom” Helps Readers Unlock the Insight Within

Inspired, intelligent and life-changing, Original Wisdom (Halo Publishing International) is not one of those preachy self-help books with “a cure for anything that ails ya.” It’s the real deal. Author Donna Bond has generously offered herself as a spiritual guide and her book as a gift. And if you can…

Karina Holosko, M.A. English LitApril 19, 2021

Better Self Book Club Network Nonfiction

“Lost in Ghost Town:” The Scared-Straight Tale of a Rich Boy Hitting Crack-Rock Bottom

Addiction trumps privilege in Carder Stout’s vivid memoir Lost in Ghost Town: A Memoir of Addiction, Redemption, and Hope in Unlikely Places (HCI). Written with excruciating truth and visceral fear, desperation and despair, Stout takes us into the incapacitating stranglehold of addiction and the battle to overcome it. Son of…

K.L. RomoJune 7, 2020

Fiction

Jonesin’ For a Fix: Books for TV Addicts — Gilmore Girls Edition

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life finally has a release date and I could not be more excited. I’ve made no secret of my Gilmore Girl love and it’s only getting worse as we get closer to the reboot. How are we possibly going to wait until November 25 to find…

Rachel CarterAugust 18, 2016

Fiction

Comedy Queen Makes Russian Classics Relatable

Viv Groskop is widely known as a famed comedian and broadcaster. This time though, Groskop applies her sharp wit and pen to a medium entirely different from a comedy sketch or news article. Groskop has been gaining deserved acclaim from Spectator, The Times, and Observer for her new book, The…

Rebecca ProulxOctober 23, 2018

Fiction

A stunning peak into the Carnegie family’s struggle with mental illness

Excerpt from: Songs of Three Islands: A Story of Mental Illness in an Iconic American Family by Millicent Monks In the Vedic tradition, life falls into three parts: "first the child and mother, second work, family and play, third the elders go into the forest to explore the spiritual life."…

BookTribNovember 1, 2013

Fiction Fiction - Featured

Delicate Short Story Collection Celebrates Childhood Memories Left Behind

We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t go home again,” and most of us know what it's like to go back to a home that has changed in our absence. It can be startling to return to a place that’s practically unrecognizable, and to no longer be able to physically…

Mckenzie TozanOctober 17, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

A Mother Characterized By Her Quotes, Quips and Wisdom

When we think of someone who has shaped our lives, we often find ourselves going back through our memories with them. We find ourselves wishing we could recall the funny stories and words of wisdom they have offered throughout our lives. We never think to write down anecdotes of our…

Kelsey HallSeptember 21, 2022

Better Self Better Self - Featured Nonfiction

Phoebe Leona Transforms Her Life of Love, Lions and Loss through Movement and Dance

When it comes to a tumultuous past and a tough healing journey, Phoebe Leona has plenty to talk about. But in her latest book, Dear Radiant One: An Emotional Recovery Story and Transformational Guide to Embody the Dance of Life (GracePoint Publishing), Leona didn't want to "just" tell her story; she…

BookTribSeptember 22, 2022

Fiction Fiction - Featured Pop Culture

Stranger Than (Cult) Fiction: An Edge-of-Your-Seat Psychological Novel

My unhealthy obsession with cults, specifically about what makes them tick and why people often find themselves in one, had me grabbing for this book the moment it became available. While I tend to gravitate toward the non-fiction category of this niche genre, I’ve been known to dabble in well-written…

Monique SnymanSeptember 23, 2022

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Remembering the “Good Stories” and Autobiographical Fiction of Dame Hilary Mantel

On September 22nd, 2022, award-winning author Hilary Mantel passed away suddenly at the age of 70. Fans and fellow writers alike have shared their favorite books by Mantel, including her Wolf Hall trilogy, as well as her other achievements. Mantel's publisher, 4th Estate Books, owned by HarperCollins, stated, "Hilary Mantel will…

Mckenzie TozanSeptember 23, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Truth Behind Domestic Abuse Revealed in Shocking Memoir

It’s difficult to fully understand what someone else is going through. Having never been in an abusive relationship personally or even been close to someone living in one, it was a bit difficult for me, initially, to really understand the dynamics of such a relationship. The easiest reaction is to…

Barbara WilkovSeptember 26, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Singer Finds Her Voice in Harrowing Memoir of Abuse, Neglect and Incomparable Grace

I’ve recently found myself more drawn toward nonfiction books, specifically celebrity memoirs — Jamie Lynn Spears’ Things I Should Have Said and Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died are two I recall off the top of my head that are described as “bombshell” reads. When Jessica Willis Fisher’s Unspeakable…

Monique SnymanOctober 5, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

One Family’s Love and Loyalty in Depression Era Oklahoma

Momma Was Home, But She Wasn’t There is a beautiful collection of memories told in a distinct style that reads like an oral history, rather than a traditional memoir. The cadence of the speech and establishment of the timeline feels like a grandmother recounting her life to her grandchildren, teaching…

Madison HillOctober 7, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured Pop Culture

Geena Davis Rises Like a Phoenix from the Ashes of Dangerous Politeness

This October, Geena Davis published her first book, a memoir titled Dying of Politeness (HarperOne) that details not only her rise to stardom but her shift from exhibiting a “dangerous” level of politeness to absolute “badassery.” Admittedly being an avid reader of memoirs, it’s fair to say I was looking…

Mckenzie TozanOctober 21, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Laughter Truly Is the Best Medicine in This Smart Collection on Aging and Grace

One universal truth is that we all experience aging. But it still has a way of sneaking up on us. After making some startling discoveries about growing older, like how she looked in her clothes compared to models in fashion magazines or how much harder it was to wear heels,…

Mckenzie TozanOctober 3, 2022

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Listen to the 10 Best Audiobooks September Has to Offer

Every month, AudioFile Magazine reviewers and editors select the best audiobooks just for BookTrib's readers. Let your last days of summer, the first days of fall and the beginning of spooky season be filled with these multi-genre recommendations! This story appears through BookTrib's partnership with AudioFile and contains material originating…

AudioFileSeptember 28, 2022

Donna Bond’s “Original Wisdom” Helps Readers Unlock the Insight Within

“Lost in Ghost Town:” The Scared-Straight Tale of a Rich Boy Hitting Crack-Rock Bottom

Jonesin’ For a Fix: Books for TV Addicts — Gilmore Girls Edition

Comedy Queen Makes Russian Classics Relatable

A stunning peak into the Carnegie family’s struggle with mental illness

Delicate Short Story Collection Celebrates Childhood Memories Left Behind

A Mother Characterized By Her Quotes, Quips and Wisdom

Phoebe Leona Transforms Her Life of Love, Lions and Loss through Movement and Dance

Stranger Than (Cult) Fiction: An Edge-of-Your-Seat Psychological Novel

Remembering the “Good Stories” and Autobiographical Fiction of Dame Hilary Mantel

Truth Behind Domestic Abuse Revealed in Shocking Memoir

Singer Finds Her Voice in Harrowing Memoir of Abuse, Neglect and Incomparable Grace

One Family’s Love and Loyalty in Depression Era Oklahoma

Geena Davis Rises Like a Phoenix from the Ashes of Dangerous Politeness

Laughter Truly Is the Best Medicine in This Smart Collection on Aging and Grace

Listen to the 10 Best Audiobooks September Has to Offer

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