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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. 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 Testa about her […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Awards are a fantastic way to get more eyes on your book and accrue influential and respected praise in the industry for your hard work! Winning awards can be a great asset throughout a book’s life, and of course, winning competitions offer a fantastic publicity boost! With so many author awards out there it can […]
While I generally think the amount of people yelling “LET’S GO” has gotten out of hand, the Olympics is an appropriate venue. You could say I’m pretty excited to watch the best athletes in the world compete in Paris. And if you get inspired to read a book about some of the summer Olympic sporting […]
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 of lots of published science fiction, including his newest novel, “Termination of Species”, for those who like AI, biotech, chess and a bit of romance. Dr. Burt was VP of […]
Your book has launched, and you’re getting great reviews from family, friends, and social media influencers, but those aren’t transferring to your Amazon listing. Now what? Amazon reviews are important for indie authors! Of course they’re not the end-all-be-all, and they don’t determine the overall success of your book. But we know more reviews on […]
We’re planning to beat the heat at theaters this summer (and on our couches), and we came up with some book recommendations based on the movies we’re planning to see. If you’re buying tickets to Inside Out 2, try Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango Tweens explore their emotions while dealing with unexpected […]
We’ll be launching a new blog series in 2025 where we take a peek at a day in the life from various professionals in the book industry. You can follow along starting in January, but in the meantime, here’s a look at what a typical day looks like for Books Forward vice president Ellen Whitfield […]
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