Fans of “Atlas Six” by Olivia Blake will enjoy this thrilling, mythical adventure Bell, FL – The much-anticipated finale to The Evorath Trilogy, “The Battle for Erathal” (Free Dragon Press, February 20, 2024) by Joseph P Macolino is a heart-pounding and exciting epic fantasy that will decide the fate of Erathal. He just wanted to […]
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Being the target of a mafia hit, narrowly escaping an abusive cult, and battling breast cancer has caused Kendra Petty to wonder, “How much can one person take?” More, life replied. Much more.
“[Petty’s real-life account] of attempted murder is so dizzyingly intricate that it feels straight out of a Hollywood movie.” –Kirkus Here is a story of survival unlike any you’ve ever heard: Kendra Petty began life by enduring years of childhood abuse, culminating in a stunning breakout from a cult led by her own parents that […]
Rossi – Acclaimed NYC chef and Hungarian Jewish feminist – pens wild new coming-out memoir
NEW YORK – Officially designated a “rebel” by The New York Times and “the wildest thing this side of the mason Dixon line” by Zagat, Rossi is releasing “The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews” (She Writes Press, April 23, 2024), her outrageous, queer coming-of-age story. Rossi was taught only to aspire to marry a […]
Middle-grade fantasy books that are fun for adults too
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 […]
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 […]