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Read Queer 365: LGBTQ+ Book Influencers to Follow to Celebrate Pride Month
I love June, I always have because it carries the promise of summer, soaking up the sun, and longer days. But, as I grew up
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Semi-autobiographical writing exercise turned series celebrating LGBTQ+ youth
YA novel mirrors struggles of trans teens in conservative America– showcasing resilience against injustice Seattle, WA – Award-winning author Kelly Vincent re-imagines their teenage years
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Exploring AI Part 1: changes in publishing
Content alert: the following was written by a human. In this three part series exploring AI, Books Forward is chatting with Dr. Andrew Burt, author
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Explore a new dystopian world after seeing Furiosa
No movie has gotten my blood pumping quite like Mad Max, so I’m really excited to see Furiosa! I always come out of good movies
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Intimate memoir recalls journey with abuse, addiction, and disordered eating
An inspiring story perfect for fans of “Drinking: A Love Story” by Caroline Knapp BOSTON, MA – In a raw and poignant coming-of-age memoir, “Make
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Hit the water this summer with these books
As soon as the temperatures start to rise and anyone mentions the word “summer,” I start itching to get out my swimsuit and the sunscreen
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Unlock your inner spy: New book exposes real-life espionage tactics and persuasion skills
NEW YORK CITY–In “Sell Like a Spy” (Diversion Books, Aug. 27, 2024), espionage expert and corporate intelligence agent Jeremy Hurewitz dives into the clandestine world
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Maximize the power of your author email list
Authors often ask the Books Forward team: How important is it to have an email newsletter? Do I really need one? I don’t even know
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Books Forward Authors in the Media: May 2024
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.
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Books to read if you’re a fan of Doctor Who
Doctor Who is back with a brand new face and we can’t wait to see Ncuti Gatwa’s take on the Doctor! While we were waiting