Politics

Remembering John McCain for His Literary Works

Over the years McCain penned a few books including Worth the Fighting For (Random House) and his most recent one, The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations (Simon & Schuster). In Worth the Fighting For, Senator McCain talked about his life from his time in the Navy…

Andrew MasiAugust 29, 2018

Nonfiction

Gloria Steinem Biopic Will Bring the Icon’s Memoir to Life

Julianne Moore is set to star as Steinem, with director Julie Taymor at the helm. As acclaimed masters in their fields, both women bring as much to the table as the feminist icon herself. Moore had an Oscar-winning turn in Still Alice, the film of Lisa Genova’s novel about early-onset…

Early Bird BooksNovember 21, 2017

Nonfiction

ICYMI: ‘A Place of Hope’: Eric L. Motley on His Life in the Historic Madison Park Community

The Madison Park community in Montgomery, Alabama, has one of the most interesting and important histories in the country. Founded in 1880 by fourteen former slaves, they established a school, a church, and ultimately, a philosophy of community that has lasted for generations. One such person to be raised there…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaNovember 13, 2017

Nonfiction

‘First, Be a Lady:’ The Impact of FLOTUS on American Politics

Political scientists have failed to recognize the political importance of the president’s spouse. While the evolving role of the first lady over time from White House hostess to presidential advisor has been documented in historical narratives and news articles, the tremendous responsibility placed on her office to communicate the president’s…

Lauren WrightNovember 13, 2017

Nonfiction

‘What Happened’ When BookTrib Attended Hillary Clinton’s Book Signing in Brookfield, CT

Whether you voted for her or not, like her or don’t like her, the fact remains that Hillary Rodham Clinton is a part of the fabric of our American history. A cultural icon, former First Lady, New York Senator and Secretary of State, Clinton also became the first-ever woman to be…

Carole ClapsSeptember 21, 2017

Nonfiction

10 Must-Read Political Biographies for History Buffs

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. One of the most fascinating parts of studying history is diving deep into the life of a man or woman who helped to shape the world we live in today. Readers who share that sentiment are in luck. We’ve rounded up ten biographies that…

BookishAugust 23, 2017

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Leroy Field Merges Fiction and Current Events in Thriller “China Deception”

China Deception, Part 1 (Gatekeeper Press) by Leroy Field provides a chilling perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world through the medium of dystopian fiction. During a time characterized by worldwide fear and placing blame on various members of the global community for inciting…

Gabby TorrentiJuly 21, 2021

Book Club Network Nonfiction

“Original Politics:” An Exploration of Native American Influence on the Founding of the U.S.

There is a Cree Indian proverb that says: “Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish been caught and the last stream poisoned, will we realize we cannot eat money.” These words are the essence of educator, ecopsychologist and political philosopher Glenn Aparicio Parry’s beautifully written…

Carole ClapsJune 16, 2020

Fiction

What We Still Don’t Know About the MLK Assassination 50 Years Later: Interview with Author Steve Berry

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King. We recently spoke with author Steve Berry about his book The Bishop's Pawn (Minotaur), what happened at the Lorraine Motel 50 years ago, what we don't know about the investigation and whether or not history has been kind…

BookTribApril 4, 2018

Fiction

Top 5 Reasons to Binge Watch Emmy Nominated ‘The Handmaids Tale’ This Week

Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, premiered on April 26 and Elisabeth Moss, who plays Offred, is nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. Alexis Bledel (known for her role on Gilmore Girls) won her first Emmy in an…

Rachel CarterSeptember 13, 2017

Fiction

Tall Poppy Review: “A Distant Heart” Draws All to India

I love reading novels that sweep me away to faraway places; far from the mundanity of my daily routines, worries, and struggles. A Distant Heart (Kensington) by Sonali Dev does just that. From page one, suddenly I was in Mumbai, India with its gritty slums, beautiful mansions, rickshaw drivers, and…

Heather WebbNovember 11, 2018

BooksToScreen Fiction

‘Life Is A Wheel… It Always Comes Back Around To Where It Started’: Stephen King’s Life in Books

Stephen King has thrilled readers for more than four decades with a body of work that effortlessly combines scintillating fear and some very uniquely memorable characters. King, who recently turned 70, is as unique and memorable as his characters and has lead a life that is just as interesting as…

Maggie MeyersOctober 16, 2017

Miscellany Potpourri - Featured

The Strand Reveals Never-Before-Seen Column Written by John Steinbeck

The Strand Magazine has unearthed another diamond in the rough, this time a rather prescient article by John Steinbeck criticizing McCarthyism, a troubling phenomenon that seems to rear its ugly head time after time, and its constant clash with the political left and American democracy. In a column for the…

Wyatt SemenukOctober 31, 2022

BookBites

“2020 to Save America:” Calling It The Way He Sees It

2020 to Save America by Charles A. Pearlman What happened to America? According to Charles Pearlman, it all started “that election night in November 2016. That’s when the National Nightmare began.” In his book 2020 to Save America, Pearlman, who works in the financial industry and is knowledgeable in…

BookTribOctober 8, 2020

Fiction Listicles

Absurdist Politics: 5 Darkly Comedic Political Satires

It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine, and right now we could all use some of both. But how do you find humor in a world stacked high with countless, simultaneous crises? Political satire has been a beacon of light in dark times throughout history, mocking the forces…

Cameron KimballSeptember 18, 2020

Listicles Nonfiction

9 Books to Awaken the Activist in All of Us

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/untamed-equality.jpg Given our nation’s current climate and the looming election, discussions of equality have entered the forefront of our political discussions. This selection of books discusses equality on all fronts and how each of us can become a catalyst for positive change. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Told from the…

Gabby TorrentiNovember 3, 2020

Remembering John McCain for His Literary Works

Gloria Steinem Biopic Will Bring the Icon’s Memoir to Life

ICYMI: ‘A Place of Hope’: Eric L. Motley on His Life in the Historic Madison Park Community

‘First, Be a Lady:’ The Impact of FLOTUS on American Politics

‘What Happened’ When BookTrib Attended Hillary Clinton’s Book Signing in Brookfield, CT

10 Must-Read Political Biographies for History Buffs

Leroy Field Merges Fiction and Current Events in Thriller “China Deception”

“Original Politics:” An Exploration of Native American Influence on the Founding of the U.S.

What We Still Don’t Know About the MLK Assassination 50 Years Later: Interview with Author Steve Berry

Top 5 Reasons to Binge Watch Emmy Nominated ‘The Handmaids Tale’ This Week

Tall Poppy Review: “A Distant Heart” Draws All to India

‘Life Is A Wheel… It Always Comes Back Around To Where It Started’: Stephen King’s Life in Books

The Strand Reveals Never-Before-Seen Column Written by John Steinbeck

“2020 to Save America:” Calling It The Way He Sees It

Absurdist Politics: 5 Darkly Comedic Political Satires

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