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Books That Ignited My Walking Obsession and Inspired My Novel | BookTrib.
My dual-timeline novel, Smoke on the Wind, is set in the Scottish Highlands where two women walk the same long path in separate times, each with her son, each carrying the extra weight of past trauma and fear of her future. One is running from a murder accusation; one is running from secrets. Neither expects
Writers, Ink Podcast: Cracking the children’s market with NYT Bestselling author of THE WILD ROBOT, Peter Brown | BookTrib.
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advTertising and famously wrote the Toys “R”
From Action to Suspense, These Thrillers Are the Best of the Best | BookTrib.
Each year, the International Thriller Writers (ITW) organization honors excellence in thriller writing through the prestigious ITW Thriller Awards. Presented during ThrillerFest, an annual gathering of authors, fans and industry professionals, the awards spotlight the best the genre has to offer across a range of categories. Now in its twentieth year, ThrillerFest has become a
A Feminist Coming-of-Age That’s Quiet, Powerful and Unforgettable | BookTrib.
Marianna Marlowe’s Portrait of a Feminist isn’t your typical feminist memoir. It doesn’t shout its message or come armed with statistics and slogans. Instead, it invites you into the quiet, powerful moments that shaped one woman’s identity across years, continents and cultures. Told in a series of beautifully written personal essays that have been divided into four
“The House on Buzzards Bay” Is a Haunting Dream You Can’t Shake Off | BookTrib.
There are books that unfold like puzzles, others that claw at your ribs — and then there’s The House on Buzzards Bay, which reads like a dream you’re not quite sure you’ve woken up from. A noir that hums with unease and foggy edges, Dwyer Murphy’s latest isn’t just a crime novel, it’s a ghost
Anthony Horowitz Delivers a Devilishly Clever Meta-Mystery in “Marble Hall Murders” | BookTrib.
Anthony Horowitz serves up a stylish contemporary golden-age murder mystery with whipped cream and a cherry on top with Marble Hall Murders. It’s a literary novel within a literary novel written with tremendous intelligence, humor, hidden clues, playful word games and anagrams that will keep readers actively engaged with literary allusions and murderous plot twists.
Must-Read Voices in Trans Literature | BookTrib.
Radical love for ourselves and others is essential to moving forward in all ways of life. Learning about queer, trans and fluid perspectives changes the way we approach the world: not with fear, but with unconditional care for each other and our lived experiences. For me, it started when I picked up I’m Afraid of
Explore New Zealand’s Criminal Underworld Through Audiobooks | BookTrib.
Listeners may be familiar with Scandi Noir and Southern Noir, but how about New Zealand Noir? If you Google that phrase, as I did, you will likely find links to several brands of New Zealand Pinot Noir. Good, but not quite what you had in mind. The more current phrase to describe the wealth of
Grief, Portals and the Power of Belief in Megan Giddings’ Latest Novel | BookTrib.
Every reader needs a unique novel full of faith, love and forgiveness, and woven together with sci-fi elements. Megan Giddings has achieved a one-of-a-kind, adventurous yet thought-provoking and immersive experience in Meet Me at the Crossroads. The story follows inseparable twin sisters Ayanna and Olivia, who are forced to live with separate parents and raised
Learn to Find Wonder in Nature While Celebrating the Quiet Moments | BookTrib.
Through the tiny lens of a ladybug, this poetic and enchanting book honors the silent beauty of nature, the value of observation, and the strength of curiosity. In a world filled with zany, fast-paced children’s books, A Magical Loveliness of Ladybugs offers a refreshing style that helps children take their time and appreciate the wonder surrounding them.
6 Powerful Audiobooks That Honor the Legacy and Spirit of Juneteenth | BookTrib.
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It's a day of delayed liberation, yes, but also of enduring hope, cultural pride and the unyielding fight for justice. Over time, Juneteenth has evolved into
Kristin Harmel’s New Novel Explores Love, Resistance, and a 1942 Murder | BookTrib.
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau is an exciting and thought-provoking read. In this latest historical novel by New York Times best-selling author Kristin Harmel, its protagonist is an expert jewel thief. The story alternates in time between her years growing up in Nazi-occupied Paris in the 1940s — where she steals watches and gems
Spice and Laughter Converge in Stephanie Archer’s Latest Hockey Romance, “Gloves Off” | BookTrib.
The gloves are off and rings are on in Stephanie Archer’s latest marriage of convenience hockey romance! Gloves Off is the 4th book in the Vancouver Storm series of interconnected standalone hockey romances, and it delivers all the charm and spice we’ve come to expect and love from these books. Throughout the series, we are
High-Stakes Pulse-Pounding Techno-Thriller Combines Adventure and Intrigue | BookTrib.
Imagine a covert operative enhanced by microscopic technology, only to discover the very tools that empower her might also be used to control her. This is the exhilarating premise of The Hidden Pulse, a high-octane blend of science fiction and thriller that grabs hold from page one. In this Q&A, we talk with author Edward L.E.
Writers, Ink Podcast: Genre, Literary And Weaving Messages Into Your Books With NYT Bestseller, Laura Lippman. | BookTrib.
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advTertising and famously wrote the Toys “R”
The Chill Quill: Beach Reads with a Body Count | BookTrib.
Summer book season is officially here! Whether you’re basking on the beach, romping under the sun outdoors with friends, or hiding inside with the air conditioning, from murderous train rides to tragic retellings and summertime shenanigans, this month’s new releases are guaranteed to keep your pulse racing and skin burning.
Widow’s Long-Awaited European Vacation Becomes Murderous, Madcap Romp | BookTrib.
In bestselling author Laura Lippman’s Murder Takes a Vacation, Muriel Blossom, a long-widowed woman in her late 60s, has lived her life for others — her deceased husband Horace, her daughter and her grandchildren. After dedicating 10 years to helping raise her daughter’s family in Arizona, they have moved to Japan without her, sparking her
Hidden Identities and Global Conspiracies Revealed in Dark Thriller | BookTrib.
A shadowy elite plan to enslave the world will succeed if good people do nothing … but in J.H. Jones’ ambitious and imaginative Rogue Unit: Awakening, there are still a few good men and women willing to fight back. David Smith, an Office of Naval Intelligence investigator posing as an accountant for the U.S. Department
Step Into Another World with These Perfectly Escapist Novels | BookTrib.
When I wrote my Keys to Love series featuring Island Affair and Anchored Hearts, one of my main goals was to welcome readers to my adolescent home — Key West, Florida. To have the island that shaped my formative years come to life in all its vibrant, lush glory. I wanted readers to feel like
A Grumpy-Sunshine, Nerdy-Steamy Romance You Didn’t Know You Needed | BookTrib.
Romance authors have such huge and wonderful imaginations. If anyone thinks that because romance has a formula that it’s boring, you couldn’t be more wrong. And with all of the hockey romance that’s out there, you would think that because it’s so niche, that there couldn’t be a different take on the subgenre. That’s where
Queer YA Stories for Pride and Beyond | BookTrib.
Young adult fiction has always offered readers a window into the intense emotions and discoveries that define adolescence. For LGBTQ+ teens, stories that reflect their experiences — first crushes, identity exploration, family struggles and friendships — can be especially powerful. Queer coming-of-age books do more than just entertain; they provide a sense of belonging, a
Bookaholic Podcast — Hot Reads for June | BookTrib.
The Bookaholic Podcast is the ultimate audio haven for passionate readers, curious minds, and unapologetic book lovers. Hosted by Deirdre Pippins, each episode dives into the world of storytelling through author interviews, genre spotlights, literary trends, and honest book chats that feed your reading addiction. No matter the genre, there’s something here to spark your
Dear Aunt Libra: Pride Edition | BookTrib.
Darlings! You caught me in the middle of my preparations for our annual Pride salon. We’re having it at Sappho’s villa since there were far too many people to squeeze into Gertrude Stein’s tiny flat last year. Poor Alice B. Toklas practically had to practically juggle the canapes! I have a good hour before Alex
“A Man Called Ove” Author Returns with Funny and Deeply Moving Tale of Friendship | BookTrib.
Best-selling author Frederik Backman’s latest novel, My Friends, is a heart-warming, heart-breaking gem that shines with wisdom, compassion and humor, illuminating the immeasurable power of friendship. In an unnamed seaside town in an unnamed country, where hope and aspiration come in short supply, an artist and his three friends save each other over a difficult
Check Out the BookTrib Staff’s Top Audiobook Picks | BookTrib.
It’s true — we’re all glued to our phones. There’s just something about the blue light of that screen that hypnotizes us. But what if, instead of mindlessly scrolling through apps, you could get something more enriching out of your screen time? What if you could put in your AirPods or slip on your noise-cancelling
Books & Looks Podcast: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin — CNN Journalist Jill Dougherty on Putin & Russia | BookTrib.
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors
“The Ghostwriter” Masterfully Blends Family Drama and Murder Mystery | BookTrib.
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark is a dark crime thriller that centers on family, loyalty and love. The book asks how far one is willing to go to protect themselves, their family, and the secrets that lie buried in the past. Long-Buried Secrets In 1975, Ojai, CA, a family is ripped apart by the murder
A Sheep-Led Mystery with Humor, Heart and Hair-Raising Stakes | BookTrib.
Big Bad Wool, written by the pseudonymously named Leonie Swann, was translated from the German by Amy Bojang, the translator of the previous two novels in the Miss Sharp Investigates series. The current thriller, or “Sheep Detective Story,” was first published in Germany in 2010 with the title Garou, derived from 12th-century Old French, meaning
8 Books That Prove Daddy Issues Make Great Literature | BookTrib.
We all have baggage — but some of us have a full matching set labeled Dad. Whether he was absent, overbearing or just emotionally unavailable, the father figure looms large in literature. These eight books dive headfirst into the complicated, messy, sometimes tender, but often painful relationships we have with our dads or the haunting
Haunting Contemporary Gothic Blurs the Line Between Fantasy and Reality | BookTrib.
Have you ever read a book that you wished would never end? That’s the kind of book The Island is, and it’s a rare find. Written by Amazon bestselling author and filmmaker Kerri King, this speculative fiction novel follows the emotional journey of Mack, a novelist-turned-fisherman, whose sailing trip with his wife, Lily, takes an
Writers, Ink Podcast: Why You Need To Stand Out With NYT Bestseller, Riley Sager | BookTrib.
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advTertising and famously wrote the Toys “R”
7 Books That’ll Lure You Into the Shadows | BookTrib.
There’s something intoxicating about stories where the line between reality and something more slips just enough to make you question everything. Books where the dead whisper, the air hums with unsaid things and the uncanny becomes ordinary. Whether you’re drawn to girls with dangerous gifts or towns steeped in secrets, these seven novels all carve
Movie Producer and Philanthropist Talks About Keys to Happiness in Latest Book | BookTrib.
Almost everyone looks back on their youth and thinks, “I wish I knew then what I know now …” Finding Happy is a book for young adults who want to know right now what it is so many wish they had known back then. What is happy, anyway? Where do you find it? Filled with
S. A. Cosby Stokes the Flames of Revenge in Latest Thriller, “King of Ashes” | BookTrib.
In S. A. Cosby’s latest novel, King of Ashes, money manager to the stars Roman Carruthers has long abandoned his Virginia roots. For years, he’s been living large in Atlanta, making millions for his clients and indulging in every fantasy he can imagine. The deep scars of a troubled childhood remain buried within him and