A social worker’s perilous journey to avenge her sister COLUMBIA, S.C. – Award-winning author and social worker Carla Damron, named by NAMI as an Outstanding Mental Health Professional of the Year, uses fiction to address social justice issues, and her latest release is no exception. Emotion-driven, The Orchid Tattoo (Koehler Books, Sept. 30, 2022) is […]
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Books to help you embrace the millenial grandma aesthetic
We are all about the millennial coastal grandma aesthetic that’s become popular recently, and we have some book recommendations featuring older protagonists to help you embrace your new way of life! Now, not all of these books feature a “coast” per se, however they would all be perfect to sit and read by the shore […]
In Harvard physicist’s YA fantasy novel, teen travels through magical ocean worlds to find family
Uncover mysterious secrets and find your true self in debut novel 8 years in the making SAN FRANCISCO, CA – While working a full-time career in tech, Harvard-educated physicist Dilani Kahawala spent her late nights imagining an epic fantasy realm reflective of the diverse friendships she holds close to her heart. A labor of love […]
NYT-bestselling author Joan He stuns with YA fantasy epic inspired by Chinese classic
Philadelphia, PA – New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He shocked readers with the rich Chinese-inspired fantasy Descendant of the Crane, and stunned with the “cli-fi” (climate sci-fi) twists of The Ones We’re Meant to Find. Now she returns with a masterful, genderswapped reimagining of China’s most famous historical epic, Three Kingdoms, in […]
Ask an Expert: Should Authors Join TikTok?
“BookTok” (the reader community on TikTok) is showing up everywhere these days–but is it “worth it” for authors to join TikTok to promote their books? Stephanie Cooke is an award-winning writer, editor and author of the “Oh My Gods!” graphic novel duology and Paranorthern: And the Chaos Bunny A-hop-calypse, and she’s been growing her following […]
Books Forward July 2022 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 July 2022 newsletter here!
An interview with Ryan Elizabeth Clark of Gibson’s Bookstore
1. What’s your favorite area of your bookstore? You can most often find me hiding in our brand new Horror section that started as a small display of mine and quickly grew into an entire section between SFF and Mystery. It’s my pride and joy. 2. What’s the coolest book cover that you like to […]
Books paired with Lizzo songs? It’s About Damn Time
Let’s be real: It’s not officially summer until you’ve curated that perfect summer playlist. And no playlist is complete without at least one or two or ten Lizzo songs. To celebrate the release of Lizzo’s new album Special on July 15, we’ve paired some of our fav Lizzo songs with some of our fav books! […]
Fifth graders work together to save town’s water supply
Public health specialist uses expertise to create engaging, educational STEM-based middle grade series WASHINGTON DC – Follow The Antidotes as they find a way to save their water supply from plastic-eating bacteria! Dr. Patricia Mechael weaves her expertise as a public health specialist to write an engaging and educational new middle grade book featuring a […]
An interview with Tracey Duncan of Commonplace Reader
What’s your favorite area of your bookstore? My favorite area of our store is the Fiction room. This room is bathed in light from three beautiful old windows and there are wonderful mission chairs with perfectly worn cushions that one can sink into while they peruse. We want everyone to feel comfortable here, settle in, […]
