Lit Happens

Books paired with Sabrina Carpenter lyrics to celebrate the release of Short n’ Sweet 

First and foremost, up until “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” summer, I would not have called myself a Sabrina Carpenter fan (#TeamOlivia obvi). But I, like the rest of TikTok and the whole of planet Earth, could not get away from the insidiously catchy lyrics: I’m working late, ’cause I’m a singerrrrr. That led me […]

Books Forward Authors in the Media: August 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 in August 2024. Claire Berger talked about the importance of using humor and quick wit in your career in this New York Post article. Newsweek published this piece from Ginelle […]

14 books to celebrate National Sisters Day

If you’re lucky enough to have a sister, you know that the bond you share is unlike any other. To celebrate National Sisters Day this Aug. 4, we put together a list of books that examine this unique and special (though sometimes painful) relationship. When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar Three siblings are left […]

Industry interview with audiobook narrator Síofra Brogan

For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more.  Today, we’re chatting with Síofra Brogan, an audiobook narrator who […]

Summer slump: Why you’re seeing a decrease in book sales

As temperatures rise and families pack up their cars to head off to their summer vacay destinations, the literary world experiences what some call the “summer slump.”  Traditionally, the period from June to August sees a downturn in book purchases, attributed to people spending more time outdoors, traveling, spending money on bigger ticket items like […]