NEW YORK, New York – In her upcoming memoir, award-winning journalist Kate Brookes shares the story of her daughter’s transition and the harsh realities facing transgender kids and their families. “Transister” (She Writes Press, Aug. 8, 2023) is the story of a family in transition. Not a prescriptive narrative but an affirming one. A raw, […]
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Celebrate National Pet Day with these animal sidekicks
What’s better than an animal sidekick to add a little flair to your favorite book? While some of these “animals” might object to being celebrated on National Pet Day, we are just glad to have them around. Mephi (starts out like a cross between a kitten and an otter) from The Bone Shard Daughter by […]
Books Forward BFFs April 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 April 2023 newsletter here!
April Authors Forward interview with Matt Cost and Dr. BJ Magnani
April Authors Forward interview with Matt Cost and Dr. BJ Magnani, PhD, MD, FCAP Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. Matt Cost interviews Dr. BJ Magnani on her popular thriller series. Her novels, The Queen of All Poisons, The […]
Multi-Million-Dollar Bakery CEO on Success With No Recipe
How a mother of six turned $5 into 5 million+ cupcakes sold Nashville, TN – “All you have is all you need,” is the life lesson entrepreneur Mignon François learned as she turned the $5 she had to feed her six kids dinner for the week into a multi-million-dollar bakery brand. Despite having no experience […]
Debut author’s tech thriller follows top operative on perilous espionage mission
Amazon #1 new release is perfect for fans of NYT bestselling author Allison Brennan OCALA, FL – Debut author and Best Thriller Awards Finalist Angela Greenman draws inspiration from her time with the International Atomic Energy Agency and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to create what BestThrillers.com called “a slick spy thriller that balances a futuristic […]
Tips for connecting with booksellers and librarians
If you value the booksellers and librarians in your community (and you should!) you’ve probably wondered how to earn their support. A meet and greet is an opportunity for you to make a positive personal connection with booksellers and librarians who have the ability to promote your book to customers and patrons long after you […]
Books with unreliable narrators that will keep you guessing on April Fools’ Day
There’s nothing like a twist at the end of the book to find out the person you’ve been listening to all along isn’t, shall we say, trustworthy. I love an unreliable narrator surprise, as long as it’s done well. Here are some of our favorites that will keep you guessing on April Fools’ Day! Needless […]
March Authors Forward interview with Shetal Shah and Kavita Rajput
March Authors Forward interview with Shetal Shah and Kavita Rajput Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. Kavita Rajput is an illustrator and surface designer based in New York City. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, she draws inspiration from […]
Books with the same vibe as Boygenius songs
Who doesn’t love an album with a little angst? We’re looking forward to the release of the record from boygenius, and put together a little reading list with the same vibe, in case you want to think about life and your place in the world. The Idiot by Elif Batuman The year is 1995, and […]
