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New Desire and No Easy Answers in Rainbow Rowell’s “Cherry Baby”

In this powerful memoir, Lyn Barrett recounts her journey through Dissociative Identity Disorder, revealing how a family crisis unearthed her long-buried childhood trauma. Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory is a story of resilience and transformation — the reclaiming of a life once fragmented by trauma.

Natalia KavaleApril 15, 2026

Fiction Romance

In “The Art of Loving You,” Natasha Bishop Proves Love Can Bloom Through Grief

In this powerful memoir, Lyn Barrett recounts her journey through Dissociative Identity Disorder, revealing how a family crisis unearthed her long-buried childhood trauma. Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory is a story of resilience and transformation — the reclaiming of a life once fragmented by trauma.

Kristin KeatonApril 14, 2026

Miscellany

A Love Story That Built a Career

I had a life partner who thought my work was as important as his, and I think that made all the difference for me…” —Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Somewhere around 2016 I came across this quote, and I realized I have at least one thing in common with…

Sally KilpatrickMarch 24, 2026

Fiction Romance

A Love Story That Slowly Steeps in “A Latte Like Love”

In this powerful memoir, Lyn Barrett recounts her journey through Dissociative Identity Disorder, revealing how a family crisis unearthed her long-buried childhood trauma. Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory is a story of resilience and transformation — the reclaiming of a life once fragmented by trauma.

Ashley IveyMarch 17, 2026

Listicles Romance

5 Library Love Stories for National Library Lovers Day (and Valentine’s Day, Too)

Is it a coincidence that National Library Lovers Day shares a calendar square with Valentine’s Day? Perhaps not. If candy hearts and prix-fixe dinners feel a little too treacly, consider rekindling your first and truest love: books. Libraries have always been places of quiet devotion — to ideas, knowledge, memory,…

BookTribFebruary 14, 2026

Fiction Romance Thrillers

A Wickedly Smart Page-Turner About the Price of Literary Fame

A disillusioned banker returns to his Appalachian hometown and walks straight into a family tragedy everyone refuses to name. Lost in the Holler blends Southern gothic atmosphere with a tightly wound mystery about memory, loyalty, and the price of silence.

Linda HitchcockFebruary 23, 2026

Fiction Romance

When Harry Met Sally… at the Weather Desk

A disillusioned banker returns to his Appalachian hometown and walks straight into a family tragedy everyone refuses to name. Lost in the Holler blends Southern gothic atmosphere with a tightly wound mystery about memory, loyalty, and the price of silence.

Kristin KeatonFebruary 26, 2026

Fiction Recommended

Memory and Moral Complexity in “Summertime & Short Stories”

Summertime & Short Stories is a collection with a centerpiece, “Summertime,” which is a poignant tale of forbidden romance set amid the “old money” society of Long Island. Stanislas Yassukovich introduces us to a conscientious family doctor who becomes emotionally entangled with a young patient in his care. Their growing…

BookTribFebruary 24, 2026

Fiction Romance

Sparks and Small-Town Swoon in “Maybe This Once”

What happens when the daughter of a legendary rockstar moves in with her uncle at the resort that he lives and works at in a northern Michigan town? And she subsequently meets the - ahem - super gorgeous owner of said resort and develops feelings that she should NOT have?…

Krysti OstermeyerFebruary 13, 2026

Popular Romance

The True Second Chance Romance: Divorced Characters in Romance Novels

Who does the HEA, or happy ever after, in romance novels pertain to? Is it simply for the young and carefree single person, the character who appears on the page with their hearts wide open and ready for love? Or, can it also be for the late-in-life character, who had…

Tif MarceloFebruary 16, 2026

Fiction Listicles Romance

Valentine’s Books to Fall For in 2026

February is the month of love, yet with this selection of love-themed books, you’ll find a variety of types – unhinged, unimaginable, unforgettable! Because after all, what’s love without a little bit of drama and dysfunction? These selected books are publishing this year and all feature love in some way.…

Stephanie ElliotFebruary 11, 2026

Listicles Miscellany

Romance… With a Side of Chaos

For readers who savor love stories rooted in years-long friendships, these selections offer the kind of slow-burn romance that unfolds with patience and emotional depth. For those who prefer their love stories with a bolder edge, several of these titles also deliver a satisfying dose of heat. Looking to discover…

Cameron KimballFebruary 5, 2026

Listicles Miscellany Popular

Your V-Day Plans Reveal Your Next Must-Read

How are you celebrating — or dodging — Valentine’s Day this year? Planning an over-the-top romantic date? Cozying up with Ben & Jerry’s on the couch? Hoping tonight ends with a ring? Keeping things strictly Galentine’s? Whatever your Valentine’s vibe, there’s a perfect book recommendation (or three) waiting for you.…

Cameron KimballFebruary 9, 2026

Listicles Popular Romance

Game On: 5 Football Romances That’ll Hit Harder Than the Super Bowl

The snacks are fire, the commercials are iconic, the halftime show slays … but let's be real: sometimes the real thrill isn't on the field. It's in the stories where sweat-soaked egos collide with raw longing, where the playbook gets thrown out the window for one electric glance and love…

BookTribFebruary 6, 2026

Book Club Network Romance

The Inspiration Behind Brae’s “Eight Goodbyes”

Eight Goodbyes by Christine Brae is no different. The idea came to me after a chance encounter on a flight to New York two years ago. Since it started on an airplane, I decided to immortalize that one event and build a story around it. As with all my…

Christine BraeSeptember 5, 2018

Fiction Listicles

Nine Novels That Will Take You on a Trip Around the World

Road trips are full of fun, adventure and lasting memories. After over a year of being stranded by the pandemic, many of us are anxious to dust off our traveling boots and head … anywhere. While you’re waiting out the restrictions and making your wish lists, what better way to…

Heather WebbJuly 8, 2021

A Love Story That Built a Career

5 Library Love Stories for National Library Lovers Day (and Valentine’s Day, Too)

Memory and Moral Complexity in “Summertime & Short Stories”

The True Second Chance Romance: Divorced Characters in Romance Novels

Valentine’s Books to Fall For in 2026

Romance… With a Side of Chaos

Your V-Day Plans Reveal Your Next Must-Read

Game On: 5 Football Romances That’ll Hit Harder Than the Super Bowl

The Inspiration Behind Brae’s “Eight Goodbyes”

Nine Novels That Will Take You on a Trip Around the World

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