My 6-year-old is so excited to go see Wish at the end of November, and I’m right there with her! I love when a movie is a great fit for both of us, and there are a bunch of books in the same group! Here are some we recommend for fantasy adventure stories that work […]
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Bestsellers Galore: Books Forward November 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter featuring our award-winning authors and industry news. This issue features upcoming book releases, recent media coverage and much more! Read the November 2023 newsletter here!
Top Book Recommendations to Celebrate National Adoption Day
National Adoption Day is marked on Nov. 18 to bring awareness to the more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the U.S. We’ve put together a list of books showcasing adoption; it’s the main plotline in some of them, but just a footnote in others, and they cover many aspects […]
Futuristic techno-thriller dissects consequences of looming environmental collapse and AI advancement
Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, and RR Haywood London, United Kingdom – Successful startup and tech entrepreneur Thomas R. Weaver bursts onto the literary scene with his razor sharp and fast-paced debut, “Artificial Wisdom” (April 5th, 2024, Chainmaker Press). An enthralling murder mystery with a vividly realized future that grapples with the […]
Bestsellers Galore: Books Forward November BFFs 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter for our Books Forward Friends. This issue features highlights of our BFFs, fun titles available for review, and special opportunities for our friends. Download the November 2023 newsletter here!
Debut historical fiction series follows 1860s explorer’s expedition through the Grand Canyon
A harrowing adventure for fans of the show, “1883” BLOOMINGTON, IL – Debut author Tim Piper takes readers on a rip-roaring adventure inspired by a true story through the American West, where a single step into the unknown changes everything for young Jubilee Walker. “The Powell Expeditions” (Sunshine Parade Publishing, January 15, 2024) follows Jubilee […]
Books Forward Authors in the Media: November 2023
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. Maya Golden’s article I Was Called ‘Little Black Girl’ and Treated Like a Gimmick was featured by Newsweek. The New York Times featured Rudy Ruiz on a recent reading list […]
Young gamers quest to outwit tyrannical AI network
“1984” meets “Ready Player One” in epic battle for humanity in YA sci-fi thriller Englewood, CO – Prepare to fight for humanity against a powerful AI network in the poignant fictional YA thriller debut from award-winning author, John Be Lane. The Future Lies (Feb 6, 2024, Global Arts Press) follows one brave gamer’s journey to […]
Brother on trial for the murder of twin, but is he actually the victim?
Twisted crime thriller explores the dark side of twin relationships PHOENIX, AZ – Step into this propulsive study of identity, twin telepathy, and murder in this gripping crime novel by acclaimed author, Gary L. Stuart. Hide & Be and its sequel releasing on the same day, My Brother, Myself (Gleason and Wall Publishers, Feb 6, […]
Tender coming-of-age story of queer love, chosen family, and healing from trauma
Semi-autobiographical novel explores nuances of mental health, addiction, and suicide MONTPELIER, VT – Teaching Excellence Award recipient, Gail Marlene Schwartz, gracefully navigates difficult topics in her sapphic, Jewish adult novel “Falling Through the Night” (Demeter Press, Feb. 25th, 2024). Inspired by Schwartz’s personal experiences (immigration, anxiety, and a close friend’s suicide), “Falling Through the Night” […]