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Rough Justice by Burt Weissbourd Author Burt Weissbourd describes himself as an author of character-driven thrillers — a concept he learned during his days in Hollywood. Early in his producing career, he had the chance to work with author Ross Macdonald, a legend in crime fiction, on his only screenplay. …
31 Jan 2023 Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Michael Anderle, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Annalee Newitz, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Let’s start with a definition, or rather an anti-definition: neo-noir isn’t a book term. Neo-noir refers to the revival of the film genre; film noir primarily refers to films released in the years …
Presence, The Play by William Jefferson This book centers on the spiritual journeys of Brother Script, a member of the Order of Message Makers, a group of storytelling monks. They live on Estillyen Isle, surrounded by the misty Storied Sea, a sort of semi-mythical Hy-Brasil. Brother Script has toiled for …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. With Phantom of the Opera supposedly leaving Broadway in the coming months (though reports vary on when), I’ve felt myself longing to read more Phantom-inspired adaptations. As a 7th grader, I loved the …
31 Jan 2023 Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Robert Horton, Eleanor Shearer, Liz Harmer, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy …
31 Jan 2023 Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Measha Stone, Paula Adler, Allyson Lindt, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! Related selena scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed …
MICHELLE OBAMA LAUNCHES PODCAST BASED ON BOOK TOUR: Readers who couldn’t see Michelle Obama on her last book tour will have the chance to experience it via podcast. The former First Lady announced via Instagram that The Light Podcast will launch on March 7. COLLEEN HOOVER BESTSELLER HEADS TO BIG …
31 Jan 2023 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including John Etterlee, Richard …
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio 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 …
This month in BookTrib, we are celebrating women’s fiction titles that showcase stories of solo parenting. Perhaps your protagonist is a parent who is widowed, or abandoned, or their partner has gone missing. They may be a grandparent suddenly with the responsibility of a grandchild, or an adult caring for …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Vilokan Asylum of the Magically and Mentally Deranged Omnibus? I first developed the character of Dr. Cain in my book “Bloody Mad.” In that book, Mercy Brown (a vampire) is committed to an asylum for supernatural creatures. Cain …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The first version of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde that I saw was “Hyde and Go Tweet,” a 1960 Warner Bros. cartoon starring Sylvester and Tweety. My grandparents had …
Muskka by A.B. Dulz What’s it About? The author’s childhood story of survival and how he and his family fled the hardships of Afghanistan to come to the U.S.A. It’s hard to remain positive when the world keeps stepping on you. You’re likely to fall into despair or burn with …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Forbitten Fae? Well, I love vampire stories, and I’ve also always been intrigued by the mystical world of the forest fae. We all know that opposites attract, and you cannot get much more divided than a vampire, who is …
Surviving Nine Months by Sherry Rudd What’s it About? What if you have horribly debilitating “morning sickness” that lasts throughout your entire pregnancy? This is the situation that author Sherry Rudd found herself in, which she shares in her book, Surviving Nine Months We often hear about the “joys of …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ravaged Innocence? Luka appeared as a small secondary character in Ruined Innocence and he was so much fun, he needed to tell his story. He’s overbearingly protective and immediately feels protective over Avery. He deserved a shot at finding …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Blood Red? The current conflict in Ukraine inspired me to write the book. I thought it would be an interesting story to include a top secret team (which may or may not be true) working with Ukraine behind the …
Circus Home by Jason Ollander-Krane What’s it About? A look into the lives of a variety of circus and carnival performers, whose stories reveal the common human experiences of love, loss and heartbreak. You’ve heard the old expression that the clown is smiling on the outside but crying on the …
24 Jan 2023 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Michele Scott, Paul …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Something Good? When I started writing this story, I wanted to portray the importance of family relationships, especially with sisters. What would cause sisters to not speak to each other for 18 years? I wanted to go back to …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Hybrid Cure (The Kaseath Chronicles Book 1)? I have always been drawn to dystopian worlds, and visions of the future where humans haven’t learned to stop their worst nightmares from coming true. But I also love spreading hope. …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Saying books about “African mythology” is a bit like saying European or Asian mythology. Like, that’s an entire continent, full of different cultural groups with their own stories and beliefs. There may be …
Grace Penner’s safe haven crumbles when a body is found outside of town. Gifted the memory bell, a family heirloom from her grandfather’s will, Grace’s excitement is soon squashed when the bell gets broken right after she receives it. While gluing the pieces back in place, she discovers three are …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Pathic? Generally, I’m a lover of sci-fi books. But I would say the building of lightsabers was the start. My nieces and nephews asked if I had names for them. Then they suggested I should create characters for each …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Twins Formation? Since I started thinking about writing romantic comedies, I’ve been trying to figure out ways to do tropes in a way that hasn’t been done. I remember it was New Year’s Eve a few years back and …
by Mark Oshiro 2:27 p.m. Sunday. The diner is packed. Not surprising. It’s off a long stretch of the 5. Lots of campers. Families heading out to hike or visit relatives. There isn’t a big city for hundreds of hundreds of miles in any direction. Even fewer places to grab …
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents. Lahore, Pakistan. Then. Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Early Grave? Real world issues inspire me. In “Cheater’s Game” in 2020, I took on the college admissions scandal, which is still going on in federal court in Boston. While that will eventually end, I’m afraid the loss of …
The Message by Bill Harvey In my last review for Bill Harvey, I expounded on the difference between science fiction and fantasy, and eventually came to the conclusion that, as Ray Bradbury puts it, “Science fiction is really sociological studies of the future, things that the writer believes are going …