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Poetic, Evocative Depiction of a Woman Caught in the Changing Tide of 1970’s Iran

Life is complex. People are complex. Countries are complex. A wonderfully elaborate illustration of the complicated nature of love, loyalty and international politics, Half a Cup of Sand and Sky (Alder House Books) follows a nuanced female protagonist living in Iran during the convulsive period of the 1970s and 1980s.…

Michael FerryNovember 15, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Raw & Poignant Portrayal of Life’s Messiness in Touching, Darkly Humorous Novel

There are stories meant to transport us out of reality and somewhere better, giving us a small reprieve from the harsh truths of our world. And then there are stories that reflect those harsh truths and amplify the messiness of reality. M.J. Boin De’s debut novel, Shit That We Should…

Katie BloomerNovember 1, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Aspiring Chocolatier Navigates Loss, Friendship and An Insatiable Sweet Tooth

“I had a weak heart for men who lacked heart and soul. And yes, back then in the 1990s, men and unadulterated chocolate!” Author Emunah La-Paz uses chocolate as a metaphor for addictions of the heart that extend far beyond sweet tooths and well into societal-challenging relationships in her novel…

Jim AlkonSeptember 18, 2023

Fiction Listicles

Set Sail With 4 Books That Take Place at Sea

This month in BookTrib, we are celebrating women’s fiction titles that showcase characters on boating or sea journeys. The sea offers a setting that is a character in itself who can be your character’s savior, or torment them, or destroy them. This journey might last months, a year, a day,…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJuly 24, 2023

Listicles

13 Novels That Reclaim the Stories of the Women of Greek Mythology

In the era of the #MeToo movement, post Roe V. Wade, and in a growing wave of intersectional feminism, authors are prioritizing women-centric stories. But perhaps my favorite trend in recent years is the growing need for authors to give voices to the women of Greek mythology. We’re no strangers…

Katie BloomerMay 8, 2023

Fiction Recommended Romance

Touching Novel About Old Friends Shows It’s Never Too Late for Forgiveness

Helen Iannucci Spencer thought she could outrun her past, but somehow, it keeps catching up to her. What feels like a lifetime later, she thinks she has buried everything that happened between her and her childhood friend, Cal Crosby. But when the past comes barreling into her life in the…

Megan BeauregardApril 11, 2023

Listicles

6 Books That Center a Close-Knit Group of Women

Nothing is stronger than the power of female friendship. When a group of women gets together to share a meal, gossip, work on a hobby, or connect over life experiences, something magical is created. A mutual sense of community and sisterhood can form a family of confidants and supporters who…

Megan BeauregardMarch 31, 2023

Fiction Listicles

Nine Novels Showcasing 65+ Stories to Read for Women’s History Month

This month in BookTrib, we are celebrating women’s fiction titles that showcase Third Act — 65+ stories. These characters have decades of experience and plenty of opinions. They have so much to tell us, and we can’t wait to hear from them!

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationMarch 22, 2023

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Wearing “Someone Else’s Shoes” Brings Life Changes for Two Women From Different Worlds

Jojo Moyes is the type of author that knows how to pull on readers’ heartstrings, especially when it comes to digging into realistic situations about love, friendships and careers. Jojo also knows how to flesh out open and vulnerable characters that readers will relate to, as they learn lessons along…

Aurora DominguezFebruary 2, 2023

Fiction Recommended

What It Means to “Have It All” in Historical Feminist Novel

Meet Liz Castillo, a professional woman in New York City in the 1980s. She has a master’s degree in business, a high-pressure job with a global ad agency, and a 22nd-floor apartment overlooking the Hudson River. She has dreams of a promotion, but everything is interrupted when she discovers a…

Joanna PoncavageJanuary 11, 2023

Fiction Fiction - Featured

Blasphemy, Truth and Conviction in Epic Family Drama

THE PLOT This is a book about freedom and what it means to have it ripped away. It’s a story about women and their independence --- or lack thereof. It’s about liberties given and liberties relinquished. And it’s about strong women fighting their way through hardship. In An Unlasting Home…

K.L. RomoSeptember 16, 2022

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How Many Lives Can One Woman Save in This Charming Equestrian Thriller

In Pressure Point (Sunrise Selections) by Betty Briggs, Stephanie receives a letter from her ultimate nemesis, who mocks her with the kidnapping of her future adoptive daughter and promises worse things that are yet to come. Sent on a spiraling chase for salvation, Stephanie’s not only haunted by what else…

Mckenzie TozanSeptember 15, 2022

Fiction Fiction - Featured

A Moving Story of Marriage, In-Laws and Family, Starring Three Generations of Women

Before we even begin Sally Koslow's latest novel, The Real Mrs. Tobias (Harper), there is a pause to appreciate the title. Next you turn the first pages, at once lured into an unforgettable tale written in snappy prose with lots of humor. In a mother-in-law triangle, we meet Veronika, the…

Susan Shapiro BarashSeptember 14, 2022

Fiction Fiction - Featured

A Dark Retelling of Love and Murder in Maggie O’Farrell’s Latest Historical Fiction

Those who have read the complex works of Maggie O’Farrell, especially her previous historical fiction, Hamnet (Tinder Press), or her memoir, I Am, I Am, I Am (Tinder Press), know they are in for a rare treat when O’Farrell announces she is back on the historical fiction scene — this…

Lydia LefevreSeptember 9, 2022

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A Unique Perspective on #MeToo in Paulette Stout’s New Romance

Many of the high profile #MeToo cases and accusations we’ve seen in the news are focused on accused famous men. Whether the victims are men or women, many of the alleged and proven perpetrators are men. I had never really considered a female predator harassing a male, even with over…

Y. M. NelsonNovember 4, 2022

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5 Books for the Lazy, Hazy Dog Days of Summer

This month we celebrate Women’s Fiction stories of lazy, hazy summer days spent at the beach, listening to roaring sea waves or boating across the placid or mysterious waters of a lake. Lots of things can happen during the dog days of summer when the heat hits record temperatures. Water…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationAugust 24, 2022

Women’s Fiction

Poetic, Evocative Depiction of a Woman Caught in the Changing Tide of 1970’s Iran

Raw & Poignant Portrayal of Life’s Messiness in Touching, Darkly Humorous Novel

Aspiring Chocolatier Navigates Loss, Friendship and An Insatiable Sweet Tooth

Set Sail With 4 Books That Take Place at Sea

13 Novels That Reclaim the Stories of the Women of Greek Mythology

Touching Novel About Old Friends Shows It’s Never Too Late for Forgiveness

6 Books That Center a Close-Knit Group of Women

Nine Novels Showcasing 65+ Stories to Read for Women’s History Month

What It Means to “Have It All” in Historical Feminist Novel

How Many Lives Can One Woman Save in This Charming Equestrian Thriller

A Moving Story of Marriage, In-Laws and Family, Starring Three Generations of Women

A Dark Retelling of Love and Murder in Maggie O’Farrell’s Latest Historical Fiction

5 Books for the Lazy, Hazy Dog Days of Summer

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