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How the literature of fire can help readers find hope among the ashes

A single page from a book lies on the charred remains of a home that burned down in the 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles.
Reading and maintaining a human connection have a vital role to play as extreme events that have long served as the stuff of dystopian fiction simply become a part of everyday life.
Grace Moore, University of Otago, The Conversation
Friday, January 17

The Gilded Age novel that helps explain our fascination with Luigi Mangione

The mystery of human choices, even when circumstances are known, occupied writers like Henry James.
Henry James’ ‘The Princess Casamassima’ tells a story of political radicalism in a time of economic inequality. But even James ran up against the limits of putting himself in the mind of a killer.
Max Chapnick, Boston University, The Conversation
Thursday, January 16

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Fantastic Winter Reads

(NewsUSA) - Face the Storm by C.D. KregerThis is the author’s intimate and courageous memoir of growing up and surviving an environment of mental illness, religious zealotry, and sexual abuse. She …
Thursday, January 16

New Book, MIND-BODY BIRTH, Provides Guide to Fearless Child Birth

New Book, MIND-BODY BIRTH, Provides Guide to Fearless Child Birth
(NewsUSA) -  Birth can be scary. Prior to the global pandemic in 2020, it was estimated that 10 to 15 percent of women in the United States had a fear of childbirth so strong that it impacted their …
Tuesday, January 14

BookTrib Launches LIT PICKS Holiday 2024: First Chapters from the Hottest Books

BookTrib Launches LIT PICKS Holiday 2024: First Chapters from the Hottest Books
(NewsUSA) - Here’s a chance for readers to get a sneak peek into some of the hottest books and new voices being talked about in literary circles this holiday season.BookTrib.com—a leading source …
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

BookTrib’s Bites: Jump-Start Winter with These Four Insightful Reads

(NewsUSA) - Inner Trek: A Reluctant Pilgrim in the Himalayas by Mohan Ranga RaoAfter being threatened by a Bangalore mob boss, Mohan Ranga Rao, an accomplished businessman, an avid traveler, and a …
Thursday, December 12, 2024

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Irresistible Winter Reads

(NewsUSA) - Russian Nonsensical by Edward D. WebsterThis book weaves a spellbinding embroidery of mystery and intrigue, with threads of betrayal, exotic thefts, international adventure, and the …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Fantastic Reads to Close Out Fall

(NewsUSA) - The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra SchnakenbergFor fans of stranger-than-truth stories, Sandy Schnakenburg uncovers rattling and unprecedented revelations in this powerful memoir of …
Monday, December 9, 2024

Engaging Two-Book Coming-of-Age Saga Amid Middle East’s Complex History

(NewsUSA) - A young man’s coming of age is at the heart of what BookLife Review calls “a richly layered narrative that sheds light on the human toll of conflict and celebrates an indomitable …
Thursday, December 5, 2024

BookTrib’s Bites: Kick Off the Holidays with These Four Exciting Reads

(NewsUSA) - July and Everything After by Allie NavaA modern tale of resilience and transformation against extraordinary odds, for fans of Paolo Coelho, Amy Tan, and Khaled Hosseini.As Maya turns 22, …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Reading nonfiction prepares kids for success

(BPT) - By Melissa Taylor, M.Ed., former elementary teacher and K-12 literacy trainerNonfiction is essential in a child's reading diet. Most children primarily read fiction, but as they progress in …
Sunday, December 1, 2024

BookTrib’s Bites: Curl Up With These Four Fantastic Reads

(NewsUSA) - Covet the Chaos by Caleb Shawn SullyBased on a true story. Emerging from his service in Iraq, a soldier seeks redemption and solace by joining the Peace Corps and volunteering in …
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Exciting Reads to Sink Your Teeth Into

(NewsUSA) - Lost in Thought by Deborah SerraDoes your mind wander? Where does it go without you?Ilana manages an opera house in Manhattan. Her world is well-planned until she begins to question her …
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

BookTrib's Bites: Four Enthralling Autumn Reads

(NewsUSA) - Deena Undone by Debra EveryA terrifying nightmare sets off a series of attacks on Deena Bartlett's five senses, and her eighty-year-old Aunt Agatha is responsible. But the old woman is …
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
More about books
Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the first two but still falls short on the second two.
Haoran Chu, University of Florida and Sixiao Liu, University of Central Florida, The Conversation
Thursday, October 24, 2024
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Unforgettable Reads
(NewsUSA) - Sicilian Avengers (Books One and Two) by Luigi NatoliA thrilling Sicilian saga about the legendary secret sect purported to be forerunners of the Mafia, translated into English for the …
Thursday, October 24, 2024
BookTrib’s Bites: Dive Into These Four Exciting Fall Reads
(NewsUSA) - I’ll Have a Double by Juliana HastingsIt might be shocking to learn that a nice glass of Pinot Noir at the end of a stressful day can be related to breast cancer. Here’s a brave and …
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Fascinating Fall Reads
(NewsUSA) - Deena Undone by Debra EveryA terrifying nightmare sets off a series of attacks on Deena Bartlett's five senses, and her eighty-year-old Aunt Agatha is responsible. But the old woman is …
Thursday, October 17, 2024
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Fall Reads
(NewsUSA) - Again and Again Back to You by Andrea EzerinsIf you had the chance to revisit your past to change your present, what moment would you choose? In this enchanting novel, an encounter with …
Thursday, October 3, 2024
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Autumn Reads
(NewsUSA) - The 7 Pillars of Successful Caregiving by Dr. Ebony Ivory GreenHere’s an important tool to help navigate the complexities of caregiving with expert insights and compassionate …
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Children's Books
An ingenious, entertaining new book for children helps them see things from both sides—­literally.
New Book By Gary Vaynerchuk Teaches Kids The Importance of Balance
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for many parents: Teaching kids to look at both sides of an issue can be easier and more delightful than they realize. That’s because there’s now a unique two-in-one …
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Making Family Life More Fun
Katelyn Lonas has written and illustrated over 70 book­s and she’s only 17.
Books Can Make For A Great Way To Bond
(NAPSI)—What do you do for an encore when you publish your first book at age 9? Well, if you’re Katelyn Lonas, you go on to write and illustrate over 70 more by the tender age of 17. Katelyn’s …
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests
Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. …
Steve Friess, University of Michigan, The Conversation
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Book News And Notes
The next exciting volume of award-winning new fantasy and science fiction short stories on the theme of “Shaman Dreams” is now available.
New Writers and Illustrators Win Decades-Old Science Fiction And Fantasy Contest
(NAPSI)—Decades of helping writers and artists have resulted in the latest edition of L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future by the winners of the 40th annual Writers of the Future and the …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Children's Books
Travel the world with a new book and album to discover why people sing—to have fun and share stories; to pass the time and remember times past; and to come together and celebrate.
A Story To Sing About
(NAPSI)—The next time you listen to a lullaby, a love song, carols or karaoke, consider this: Why do people sing? A charming answer to that intriguing question comes from YouTube creators and …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Books For Teens
The much-anticipated conclusion to the Infinity Cycle fantasy series is at last available.
Infinity Kings: Final Book In A Favorite Fantasy Series
(NAPSI)—In an epic conclusion to the New York Times best-selling Infinity Cycle, two brothers find themselves in a heartbreaking war against one another.   After the ultimate betrayal, Emil …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
How ‘Dune’ became a beacon for the fledgling environmental movement − and a rallying cry for the new science of ecology
“Dune,” widely considered one of the best sci-fi novels of all time, continues to influence how writers, artists and inventors envision the future. Of course, there are Denis Villeneuve’s visually stunning films, “Dune: Part One” (2021) and “Dune: Part Two” (2024). …
Devin Griffiths, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, The Conversation
Friday, March 15, 2024
Pointers For Parents
At bedtime, when lights go out…sometimes thoughts stay on. A new children’s book can help.
Helping Alleviate Children’s Anxiety
(NAPSI)—If your children are like most, they get anxious from time to time—but you can help them get over it.   The Problem In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), …
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
W.E.B. Du Bois’ study ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ at 125 still explains roots of the urban Black experience – sociologist Elijah Anderson tells why it should be on more reading lists
W.E.B. Du Bois is widely known for his civil rights activism, but many sociologists argue that he has yet to receive due recognition as the founding father of American sociology. His groundbreaking study, “The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study,” …
Elijah Anderson, Yale University, The Conversation
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Betty Smith enchanted a generation of readers with ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ − even as she groused that she hoped Williamsburg would be flattened

Eighty years ago, in the winter and spring of 1944, Brooklyn-born author Betty Smith was entering a new chapter of life. A year earlier, she was an unknown writer, negotiating with her publisher about manuscript edits and the date of publication for her first book, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” …

Rachel Gordan, University of Florida, The Conversation
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Book Review

Summer Reading

A fascinating new novel about Nazis hiding in post-war South America is a great summer read.

(NAPSI)—A daring new novel called SOLIMEOS by Rhoda Lerman, a critically-acclaimed author who passed away in 2015, imagines what life might have been like for Nazi officers and their families in …

Monday, June 12, 2023
Contest Corner

Fantastic Ideas Can Win Fantastic Prizes

The winning art entitled “Wyvern Crucible” by Tom Wood graces the cover of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39.

(NAPSI)—The newest and most exciting voices of science fiction and fantasy have been found by the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, for nearly four decades. …

Friday, May 19, 2023
Podcasts about Books, Authors & Reading
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Stories about short stories

Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich …

Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Interviews with authors

The Penguin Podcast is a fortnightly interview series where we speak to authors about what drives them: from where, how and why they write, to their inspirations, aspirations, and …

Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Revisit older books

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Thursday, August 25, 2022