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There are a plethora of self-help books about changing your mindset, but what would happen if the paradigm shift occurred on a deeper level? What if instead of setting your mind on something, you set your soul? This is the premise of Soul Setting: Listen to Your Soul Instead of Your Mind by Levy. The
Michael Sears brings a feeling of intensity and the no-nonsense urgency of a native New Yorker to his gritty crime novels. It’s as if his characters jump off the pages to declaim “I’m working here, get a move on.” They are at home on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and equally familiar with the less savory
Hopelyn Gray’s Soulful Serenades for Calm and Clarity, a collection of meditative and insightful sayings, is a must-read for those struggling to find tranquility and hope. Soulful Serenades covers a wide range of topics to help calm readers’ minds and stir their hearts. Gray reflects on topics such as love, mindfulness, faith, hope, resilience and
The Most Exciting New Releases on BookTrib’s Radar! With countless new books releasing each year, it’s impossible to read them all — but some instantly grab our attention. From auto-buy authors to buzzworthy debuts, here are the most anticipated reads BookTrib’s staff can’t wait to get our hands on! Dare to Read These Seven Sinister
WHAT The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award (MTAVL) is an annual national literary award sponsored generously by novelist David Baldacci and administered by the Mark Twain House and Museum. Honoring excellence in a work of fiction that tells a distinctly American story, the award helps maintain the legacy and spirit of Mark Twain’s
Few stories shatter my heart as completely as Sandra Tyler’s The Night Garden: Of My Mother — and I absolutely loved it. I couldn’t put this book down. I became so wrapped up in Tyler’s memoir that I found myself crying multiple times, utterly moved by her vivid and heart-wrenching portrayal of the complex layers
For those of us who work in the book world, it’s impossible to keep up with the sheer number of books that publish each year. And, we certainly can’t read them all. But as new release lists come out, favorite authors announce book deals, and publishers send out the next season’s catalogs, we can’t help
Twenty years ago, Logan’s father died tragically, with nobody as his witness except 9-year-old Logan. Of course, the authorities don’t believe Logan’s insistence that it was a mermaid that leaped from the water and dragged him under. So, living with a hazy memory, doubting his own mind and reality, Logan has kept that glimmer of
Roberto Palumbo’s immersive and haunting journey into 1657 The Year of the Plague showcases the depths of human suffering and the resilience of mankind during one of Europe’s darkest chapters in history. Set in Genoa, this historical novel offers a staunch look at a city gripped by fear, despair, and the unrelenting force of death.
Big Breath In, award-winning author John Staley’s first stand-alone novel, is one that fans of unique gritty investigative crime stories will not want to miss. This poet and former Writer Laureate for Alaska has previously written two noteworthy series. He debuted in 1992 with The Woman Who Married a Bear which won the 1993 Shamus
“I’m interested in the kind of the strange and the weird — how to get at the reality of being human — in this kind of sideways way, because that’s kind of the way that I think about and experience the world.” Maggie Su, author of the upcoming speculative fiction novel Blob: A Love Story,
Poe’s Legacy Sparks Haunting New Gothic Reads Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales have transcended centuries, inspiring everything from screen adaptations to Gothic novels that leave readers trembling. In honor of his 216th birthday, explore ten haunting new books that channel his legacy of terror, supernatural intrigue, and macabre brilliance — if you dare. Lit Garden:
Author C D Kreger delivers a memoir as gut-wrenching as it is uplifting with Face the Storm, inviting readers into her world with fearless honesty, recounting a life shaped by childhood neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional turmoil. Yet this book is far more than a recounting of dark experiences. Face the Storm is a story
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
This month, the Women’s Fiction Writers Association puts a spotlight on stories with older narrators. So many stories are written for young people that we often forget to turn our eyes toward the enriched lives of the middle-aged and elderly — especially women. From tender romances and crime thrillers to sweeping historical and intergenerational sagas,
Mary Frances Barron’s newly released memoir Escape from Appalachia: Who Will Rescue Me? is rich in area history, vivid in setting descriptions and compelling in its recounting of a difficult childhood. The audiobook version provides an immersive reading experience for anyone who would like to revel in the depth of Barron's story. Told through the
Steel nerves. Crocodile skin. An iron stomach. That’s what it takes to work in Hollywood, the land of hopes and dreams. Terrell Tannen should know — he lived the life for 50 years, primarily as a screenwriter, sometimes as a director, but always as someone who, while achieving much success, never quite reached the top
Not Taking People and Things for Granted by Michael Dow is a thoughtful, inspiring, and practical guide that acts as a manual for personal development as well as being a heartfelt call for compassion, awareness, and gratitude in all aspects of life.
Accomplished CEO and current executive business coach Martha Brown is the author of It’s On You: Empowerment for Leaders Seeking the Highest Level of Personal Satisfaction and Corporate Success, launching on February 4. Brown draws from her expertise as the former CEO of Tipperary Sales, Inc. (d/b/a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries/Home Furnishings and Decor), which became
What if the story behind Valentine’s Day isn’t just a legend? In The Legend of Valentine, award-winning filmmaker Sheldon Collins breathes life into this historical legend through a brave Roman soldier named Valentine Romanus. This richly detailed story will take you into a world of forbidden love, relentless persecution, and unwavering courage in third-century Rome.
While chatting with friends recently about the books we’d read in 2024, someone asked, “What is your all-time favorite book?” For a few in the group, the question was a tough one because there are so many great ones. For me the answer was easy. Middlemarch has been my favorite book for decades. When I named it, though, some in the group groaned. “Too long!” said more than one person.
As life would have it, even those successful and satisfied in our current world tend to worry obsessively about the next. We’re talking about the fear of death — that journey into the unknown. One common antidote is to joke about it. Take the perpetual death-worrier, Woody Allen, whose character Boris from his movie Love
A German Jewish couple must use every ounce of their strength and wiles to survive under the nose of the Nazis in this harrowing story based on the lives of Hans and Anna Bracher in Untertauchen by Arthur M. James. Untertauchen (“to go underground”) is the impeccably researched tribute to Hans and Anna Bracher, as
When you hear the name Edgar Allan Poe, you probably think of ghosts, gloom and death. Though he only lived to be 40 years old, the stories Edgar Allan Poe left behind have certainly outlived him. January 19, 2025 would have been Poe’s 216th birthday, so today we look back at his iconic legacy. From
“Coal itself was at the heart of the next calamitous turn of events, as it was for the whole planet. Fighting coal had its own set of consequences. The powers that be wouldn't give it up easily.” In Lake Superior City, Wisconsin, coal is destroying the environment around Blue Lake. A group of environmental lawyers
After a grueling escape from Hungary following the 1956 Soviet invasion, her father arranges for friends to take her across the Atlantic to America. Before she boards the ocean liner, he pulls her aside, and from his ragged coat takes out a flat, rectangular, butcher-paper-wrapped package tied with twine. “Keep this with you always. Never