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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on January 20th, and while we take the time to reflect on MLK’s mission, his life’s work, and his unwavering dedication to Black rights in America, we should also use this reflection to propel us to action. This MLK day is particularly poignant as it also falls […]
High school LGBTQ+ club members race to solve a crime, clear their names and save the future of their group in this genre-bending debut DALLAS – When members of a high school LGBTQ+ club are framed for the attempted murder of the head cheerleader, chaos takes center stage in “Pride or Die,” (April 15, 2025, […]
Severance is back! We’re so excited, and so … nervous. If you’re the kind of person who can’t get enough of that mysterious, unsettled feeling that you’re left with after each episode ends, try one of these books. Severance by Ling Ma Candace Chen, a millennial drone self-sequestered in a Manhattan office tower, is devoted […]
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. Jeremy Hurewitz penned this piece for Time on how to use spy tactics in your daily life. Charleston City Paper talked to local author Joseph Bauer about his book Sailing […]
Books Forward is celebrating 25 years in the book marketing biz in 2025. That means if an author has had a question about publishing a book, we’ve probably heard it! And our goal is to help guide authors along the way, no matter their publishing path. Because there’s no single correct way to market a […]
DENVER, Colorado – In “Captain Kidd: A Tale of Treasure and Betrayal” (Diversion Books/Simon & Schuster, May 13, 2025) bestselling author Samuel Marquis delves into the legendary life of his own ninth-great-grandfather, Captain William Kidd (1654–1701), casting new light on one of history’s most infamous figures. Captain Kidd has captivated imaginations for over 300 years […]
Debut author pens story of friendship and healing between officer and witness LOS ANGELES, CA – Debut author Karen Uhlmann watched a police officer stake out an intersection in her neighborhood four-to-five times a week. Ever since the devastating loss of a young child in a hit-and-run, the officer taped the vehicles driving by, hoping […]
In “Company Men: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America” (Wordeee, Feb. 12, 2025), Justin Grant draws on his two-decade career in journalism and corporate communications to deliver a groundbreaking resource tailored to the unique challenges faced by Black men in corporate spaces. Corporate America brings with it many advantages that make it […]
For fans of The Six Million Dollar Man, fast-paced action converges with real-world events Morgan Hill, CA – Technology: some see it as a trap, others as an opportunity. But it’s only a matter of time until it’s used for what was once thought impossible: the enhancement of humans. In his heart pounding thriller “Artificial […]
Welcome to the best season, awards! We’re celebrating by picking some of our favorite Golden Globes nominees to match with book recommendations! If you loved Dune 2, read A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine: Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor has died. No one will admit […]
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