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From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: The Books That’ll Fix You (Kind Of) | BookTrib.
Therapy is expensive, TikTok advice is terrifying, and your obscurely named group chat is one bad breakup away from a meltdown. Whether you're creatively blocked, romantically jaded, existentially bored, or convinced the world is one bad headline away from total collapse, books are cheaper than therapy and judgment-free. BookTrib's staff has come together to recommend
Captivating and Inspiring Books to Celebrate Filipino American History Month | BookTrib.
As temperatures cool, ushering in the flush of fall color, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book. In celebration of Filipino American History Month, these books make the perfect companion to fireside reading sessions. Grab one and snuggle up with a hot drink and a cozy blanket, and enjoy. Happy reading!
Books & Looks Podcast — Mary Grand Unlocks A Halloween Murder on a Haunted Island | 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
Unlock Your Career Potential with “The Business of You” | BookTrib.
I am thrilled to have read this valuable book and hope you will pick up a copy, too! In The Business of You, authors Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio introduce us to a refreshing perspective when it comes to career opportunities through the eyes of Sydney, a young woman looking for a job. Understanding one’s own
5 Easy Steps You Can Take During Banned Books Week (And Beyond) | BookTrib.
This year, Banned Books Week feels different. In an era of increasing censorship, it's easy to feel powerless against those in control. That's why we're sharing these five simple steps that readers can take to preserve the right to read. With these actionable instructions in hand, you and your fellow readers have the opportunity to
5 Books Featuring Strong Single Mothers | BookTrib.
Single mothers often embody resilience, strength and unwavering dedication as they navigate life’s greatest challenges. Their stories are powerful testaments to love, sacrifice and perseverance, inspiring readers across generations. Here are five novels that put these remarkable women at the forefront — highlighting their courage, resilience and the unbreakable bonds they forge with their children.
Twisty Tales for Chilly Nights: Suspense with a Mythic Edge | BookTrib.
Cooler nights call for twisty tales — the kind that blur the edges of reality and myth to make suspense feel haunted by something older than fear. These suspense novels aren’t full-blown fantasy, but they’re laced with folklore, haunted by history and steeped in mythic echoes that make you glad you forget the ordinary world.
When Power Devours Purpose and Justice Turns Ferocious | BookTrib.
Jonathan R. Miller’s Animal Control is a bold, cerebral and unnervingly intimate exploration of what happens when the need to make the world better collides with the corruptive pull of control. Set in San Jose, this story follows 17-year-old Shay Garner, a young woman whose moral compass starts out strong but spins wildly once she
The Best, Funniest Books to Read if You’re Reinventing Yourself in Midlife | BookTrib.
When I fantasized about retirement, I imagined I’d do pushups every morning, make pasta from scratch, maybe even Marie Kondo my closets, if I had time between all the volunteering and reading. What did I actually do? I sat on my couch, binge-watched 90 Day Fiancé, and asked myself, “Retirement? What the hell was I
“Eat, Pray, Love” Author’s Latest Memoir of Love and Loss Joins Oprah’s Book Club | BookTrib.
All the Way to the River is a glorious, raw memoir that folds you into Elizabeth Gilbert’s journey of love, addiction, recovery and death. In this book, Gilbert takes us inside her relationship with Reyya Elias, her best friend, lover and wife. We travel with her all the way to the river, a metaphor that
Bookaholic Podcast — Charisma Unlocked: The Science Behind Influence | 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
Writers, Ink Podcast: From debut novel to nine book series with Ariel Sullivan. | 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 advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R”
Embrace the Holiday Spirit in Vibrant Return to the World of “Belladonna” | BookTrib.
*Contains spoilers for the Belladonna Trilogy* Adalyn Grace has done it again! Following on the heels of the success of the Belladonna trilogy, Grace returns to the lush setting of Wisteria Gardens, decked out in the magic of the holidays, with Holly, a holiday novella that takes place following the conclusion of Wisteria. Packed with
Why We Keep Falling for Small-Town Romance | BookTrib.
In today’s noisy, fast-paced, sometimes overwhelming world, there is nothing like escaping into a small-town romance. The stories invite readers to embrace the simple joys, savor a slower pace and step into a love story that feels personal and timeless. The characters are ordinary, relatable people who find love in the middle of a cinnamon-scented
The Thursday Murder Club Returns with Mayhem and Cryptocurrency | BookTrib.
The gang from Coopers Chase retirement home is back! The spunky octogenarians who comprise Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club return with their fourth witty and charming installment in The Impossible Fortune. This time, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are all a-titter as Joyce’s workaholic, 40-something daughter Joanna is finally getting married to Paul, a
Eight Horror Books That Are Perfect For Spooky Season | BookTrib.
How can one describe Spooky Season? To start with, well, Halloween, of course. October vibes filled with grinning, flickering jack o’ lanterns, decorative spiderwebs strewn across the aged pillars of a porch, and cardboard skeletons taped to front doors. But it’s more than just one night of candy-filled pillowcases and shouts of children demanding treats.
Defending the Right to Read What We Want | BookTrib.
Book banning has been a part of American culture for a long time. Back in 1851, for instance, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin was banned and even burned for depicting the horrors of slavery. But if it seems like book banning has gotten worse recently, you aren’t imagining that. The American Library Association reports
Sarah Landenwich Weaves Music, Mystery, and Memory in “The Fire Concerto” | BookTrib.
Author Sarah Landenwich has debuted with The Fire Concerto, an extraordinary work of fiction, filled with grace and eloquence revolving around the emotional lyricism of the 19th century Romantic music period. This Louisville, Kentucky resident trained as a classical pianist from an early age before becoming a writer and educator. There are heartbreaks, mysteries, misunderstandings,
A Reading Guide for Texans Who Love the State Fair | BookTrib.
With the Texas State Fair in full swing, I’ve found myself hankering for all things Texan. Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a foodie, a cultural attaché or just a good ol’ fashioned cowboy, you’re sure to find something to love at the fair. Celebrate the Lone Star State with me in this collection of books
Murder Surfaces Where the Thames Runs Dark | BookTrib.
English author Simon Toyne is not as well known on this side of the pond but deserves the full attention of any reader who devours taut, puzzling, edge-of-your-seat thrillers with complex plots. His recently published novel The Black Highway with the alternative title Dead Water is the third in a series that began in 2020
Love, Laughter and a Nanny Who Breaks the Rules in Amy Daws’ “Last on the List” | BookTrib.
You’re probably thinking you’ve had enough of the single-dad and nanny trope — that it’s outdated, cliché and predictable. But hold your horses, because Amy Daws flips the script in Last on the List, giving us a story that is refreshing, modern and still filled with love. When the Nanny Isn’t What You Expected The
Clocks, Chaos and Chemistry: A Victorian Fantasy You’ll Devour | BookTrib.
“Her supernatural skills can’t compete with the power of love.” Mary Poppins meets Bridgerton in The Nanny’s Handbook for Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennett. I absolutely adore both those titles, so I knew I’d immediately fall in love with this. The story follows Emmeline Chase, a 25-year-old widow from the Parasol
Bite Size Shifter Fantasy You Can Sink Your Teeth In | BookTrib.
Looking for a quick fantasy read that hits the spot? Lisa Lacriola serves up just what you need in the second installment of her Species Chronicles, The Order of the Wolf: Covenant. The story follows Toni Luello after the events of the first book, The Order of the Wolf: Lineage, where the disappearance of her
5 Books Featuring Dark Woods Where Dark Things Happen | BookTrib.
There are countless reasons why the woods make for a great setting in novels. In the woods, it’s easy for us to get lost, easy to think we’re progressing towards a destination only to find ourselves back where we started, easy to disappear. In the woods, technology is unreliable, and often we find it best
The Books That Had BookTok Screaming — and Yes, They’re That Disturbing | BookTrib.
Horror hype is cheap. BookTok spits out a new “scariest book ever” every other week, and nine times out of ten, it’s all bark and no bite. But every so often, a title shows up that isn’t just shocking for the sake of it — it’s actually nightmare fuel. I’m talking about the kind of
Beyond HBO’s The Gilded Age: Inside the Mansion Where New York’s Real Elite Lived | BookTrib.
HBO’s The Gilded Age immerses viewers in a world of social ambition, industrial fortunes and glittering Fifth Avenue ballrooms. But while the drama plays out on exquisitely designed sets, there is a real mansion that embodies the era’s power and taste. Now, with the upcoming publication of The Frick Collection: The Historic Interiors (Rizzoli Electa),
Books That Belong on These “Abbott Elementary” Characters’ Nightstands | BookTrib.
Attention readers, Abbott Elementary is back in session. First hitting screens in late 2021, the highly praised mockumentary sitcom follows teachers and staff at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, an underfunded Philadelphia public school that has seen its fair share of chaos and disorganization. Each teacher has their own way of dealing with it, from Janine
The Thrill List: Your Passport to Pure Adrenaline | BookTrib.
Jon Land’s The Thrill List delivers September’s smartest, most suspenseful reads: from cunning spies and wartime intrigue to twisted psychological thrillers and chilling horror. Every page packs a punch, every story lingers. This is where the best of the genre comes to play.
Ann Cleeves Talks the Return of Fan Favorite Detective Jimmy Perez in “The Killing Stones” | BookTrib.
In The Killing Stones, bestselling crime novelist Ann Cleeves heralds in the return of a fan favorite, Detective Jimmy Perez of the Shetland Series. Jimmy and his partner, Willow, have relocated from the Shetland Islands to Orkney, near where he grew up in Fair Isle, Scotland. Surrounded by his friends and the police work
When War, Love and Oppression Collide: The Haunting Power of “Alchemised” | BookTrib.
Alchemised by SenLinYu is a grim, tragic, bordering on horror, gothic fantasy. Even though it comes with a long list of trigger warnings, within its darkness lies one of the most breathtaking and beautiful stories I've ever read. This book doesn't just tug at your emotions; it absolutely consumes them, leaving you with a hollow
Writers, Ink Podcast: Incorporating mythology into your fiction with Kelsea Yu. | 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 advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R”
A Quiet Story of Pain, Connection, and the Courage to Begin Again | BookTrib.
You’ve Found Oliver by Dustin Thao is a touching and thoughtful story about love, loss and the courage to heal. The book takes readers on an emotional journey that feels both personal and universal. It deals with relationships, self-discovery and the complicated feelings that come when life does not go the way you planned. Conversations
Get Ready for a Tarot Map of Trauma, Power and Reclaimed Lineage | BookTrib.
Every anthology has to choose its organizing principle, but few feel as alive as the one guiding Coven of the East: Reimagining Asian Women’s Magical Histories. Editors Angela Yuriko Smith and Pauline Chow map the 22 entries against the 22 Major Arcana of the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot. It’s a clever structure, intuitive, almost organic, as if
Lit Picks: These 4 Reads Will Take Over Your Brain (And You Can Sample Them for Free!) | BookTrib.
Some books demand your full attention from the very first line and we know where to find the best page-turners that were built to keep you guessing and leave you breathless! Even better? You can sample the first chapter of every single one of the following books by downloading your FREE copy of BookTrib's Lit