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It takes a village to write a book, and the same can be said for running an independent bookstore! With online retailers – Amazon in particular – threatening the survival of many specialty mom-and-pop shops, it’s essential for these independent stores to join forces, learning from each other’s successes and finding creative ways to engage […]
We’re getting excited for the next installment of slasher royalty, Scream VI. If you’re gearing up for another heart-pounding performance and are looking to get your pulse racing early, we’ve compiled a list of horror books to get your hands on. Enjoy reading with the lights on with these top tier horror recs! Hairspray and […]
The bookish community is in a tizzy over the release of the Daisy Jones series in March (personally, I thought it would work better as a movie or series when I read the book, so I’m excited to be proven right). Here are a few other books to scratch that “I’m with the band” itch […]
The Mandalorian is back for season 3, and we know we aren’t the only ones who are excited for more adventures with Mando and Baby Yoda. Need more sci-fi adventures? Check out the books below! Legend by Marie Lu What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually […]
Whether you want to boost traction on your Amazon page or gain a blurb from a respected industry publication, there are plenty of reasons for seeking out book reviews. In the short-term, reviews lend your book credibility and can help you get your foot in the door when it comes to booking events and landing […]
We are extremely excited for Paramore’s new album this month, and we’re celebrating by pairing some of our favorite songs with books (obviously). Still Into You Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert Bradley Graeme is pretty much perfect. He’s a star football player, manages his OCD well (enough), and comes out on top […]
I’m not a huge romance reader. For a time, I couldn’t stand romances because it wasn’t enough that the story was about the couple. It took me a while to figure out what it was about romances that didn’t fill the gap for me. And suddenly, I found a whole slew of romance books that […]
Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. This month, Tracy Badua interviews Laura Taylor Namey. I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity to connect with contemporary young adult hard-hitter Laura Taylor Namey. As an author new to this space, I’m […]
We get it, the Super Bowl isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially now that Joe Burrow has been knocked out. If you want to bring a sports-themed romance to the football party you’re being forced to go to, there are a ton to choose from. With a little help from an expert in this field […]
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This year, it’s celebrated on Feb. 11, and we’ve put together some book recommendations highlighting women in STEM. Nonfiction Hidden Figures by Margot Lee […]
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