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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 […]
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 July 2024. Interviews Reginald L. Reed Jr. was interviewed by A&E’s True Crime Blog about his mother’s tragic murder. Conde Nast’s Women Who Travel podcast recently spoke with Tamara […]
Chronic Disease Day is marked on July 10 to spread awareness, educate and advocate for people who live with chronic health conditions every day. And there are lots of great books that shine a light on people going about their lives while dealing with various conditions — here are just a few! Get A Life, […]
I’m VERY excited that The Bear is back (though, am I really ready for that level of stress?), and I can’t wait to see what journeys the characters go on this season. As a bit of a cookbook connoisseur myself, I put together a list of my favorites that I think each of them should […]
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 Lisa D. Smith. Along with her […]
When promoting a new book, authors often find themselves in the spotlight, eager to discuss their work, ideas and passions. Yet, amid the excitement of sharing their message, there can be a lurking concern: What if an interviewer’s questions veer into uncomfortable territory? How can you gracefully navigate discussions on sensitive topics without compromising your […]
I’m not gonna get in a trope-battle with romance readers, but friends to lovers has to be in my top 3 (only one bed and second chance romance are the other best tropes, for those interested). I particularly love when the dummy in the relationship who didn’t realize they were in love realizes it and […]
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 James Tilton, the creator of StoryTimeTeen […]
Inside Out made me feel a lot of things (BING BONG), and it came out before I had kids, so I imagine that Inside Out 2 is going to destroy me even more. But I’m glad kids this age can see themselves represented in this confusing time in their lives — they’re going through so […]
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