Award-winning author returns in YA thriller: What happens when a racist viral video stars your best friend?
“[Naomi’s] voice and her convictions are clear. Her growth from passivity to activism to realizing some hard truths about growing up is especially striking, amid
Childhood sweethearts reunite for a second chance at love in sweeping new romance novel
TORONTO, ON – A decade apart, a painful secret—can two childhood sweethearts reignite a love that defies cultures and time? Lia Juma thought she’d buried
Black Bookish Creators to Follow for Black History Month and Beyond
Happy Black History Month! We hope that February has already been filled with lots of joy for our beloved Black community. We know that 2025
Romance author recs if you hate romance novels
OK, no one yell at me: I’ve been off romance novels for the past year or so. I don’t know if it’s the state of
A day in the life of a Maryland librarian
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in
Predicted Death, Unexpected Life: Author shares the unbelievable true story of her brother’s tragic premonition and the spiritual journey it inspired
MADISON, Wisconsin – Kristina Amelong’s powerful memoir, “What My Brother Knew” (She Writes Press, May 27, 2025) begins with a chilling prophecy — her brother
Deception, first love and the quest for identity: YA novel captures heartache, humor of growing up in 1980s NYC
FLANDERS, New York — An unflinching exploration of growing up in a dismissive family and navigating a world that often feels misaligned, “Becoming Carly Klein”
Veteran’s family targeted by drug boss in heist gone wrong
Afghanistan vet Dexter Grant is broke, reeling from PTSD, and on the verge of divorce when he’s approached by his old Army buddies to help
Swoonworthy Greek-American coming-of-age novel encourages finding your voice by exploring your roots
“A wise and charming debut” –NYT Bestselling Author Alison McGhee Montpelier, VT– For fans of Jenna Evans Welch and Barbara Dee, Mima Tipper’s “Kat’s Greek
Books Forward Authors in the Media: January 2025
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins.
