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Looking for a new book club to join? Lucky for you, these celebs have you covered! Celebrities choose their favorite books to share with fans, usually by working directly with major publishing houses and selecting a frontlist title that speaks to them. Occasionally, celebs will pick a backlist title from their personal library. Oprah Winfrey […]
With the SAG-AFTRA strike grinding all productions of our favorite films and tv shows to a halt I bet you’re looking for something to keep you brain occupied (and no watching The Office for the 50th time is no longer an option.) While you’re waiting for the hardworking people of Hollywood to get paid a […]
If you’re the type of person who loves to socialize and meet with readers, you’re probably wondering what steps you should take to arrange a bookstore event surrounding your publication day. Here’s the rundown: Selecting bookstores You’ll want to start reaching out to bookstores at least four months before your release date. The earlier you […]
There’s a wonderful history of indie authors creating a great platform, getting noticed by traditional publishers and landing a publishing deal. The best tactic is to query an agent on the strength of your work and current accolades. It’s very rare to go directly to a publisher these days as they mostly work with agents. […]
A number of us on the Books Forward team are BIG Hozier fans (come on, join our cult) and we are so excited for his new album to drop after waiting for literal years. His songs have an ethereal, otherworldly feel to them, and we’ve put together a list of books you might enjoy if […]
Journalists and radio hosts are being stretched thin, pulled in more directions than ever. It’s not always feasible for them to read a book from beginning to end before an interview. With this in mind, it’s best to provide the interviewer with all the information they need to properly guide the conversation, giving you the […]
Today is International Left-Handed Day and in order to celebrate we have created a list of lefties that have also written books. Now, did they write the entire book with their left hand? The world may never know. Anyway, there are a bunch of lists out there about left-handed authors and they mostly feature the […]
Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. August Authors Forward Interview with Lynn Slaughter and Lori Robbins Lori Robbins is the award-winning author of the On Pointe and Master Class mystery series. A former dancer, Lori performed with a number […]
We all love Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper series, and we were so glad when season 1 of the Netflix series was adapted perfectly! With season 2 on the horizon, we wanted to recommend a few other graphic novels we think you’ll enjoy if you’re a fan of the books or the series! Check, Please! by Ngozi […]
We know that radio and TV interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially for debut authors. You’re ready to share your book with the world, but you’re worried about your ability to respond to questions with polished, engaging responses. Radio and podcasts can be great tools for marketing, and just like anything else, it’s easier to be […]
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