Take a virtual vacation and get some book recommendations, too! Vacation season looks a lot different this year, with most of us spending more time in backyard kiddie pools than at the beach. We put together a list of ten bookstagrammers who make you feel like you’re traveling, and asked them what books transport them! […]
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7 Weird Coloring Books For National Coloring Book Day
Remember when adult coloring books became a national pastime? Coloring was hyped as the ultimate stress reliever, and every shop from the corner craft store to Target was brimming with coloring books. Whatever happened to that? If there was ever a year where we all needed a little extra relaxation, it’s 2020. And if you’re […]
Boozy Books Guide: 11 Great Books Paired with Easy DIY Summer Cocktails
Summer is here, and we’ve created the perfect pairings of this season’s hottest summer reads with cool, delicious summer cocktails! Relax and enjoy with our Boozy Books List for Summer 2020, and share pics of your favorite pairings with us via Instagram and Twitter! Lavender Lemonade Mojitos + The Spa at Lavender Lane by Phyllis […]
Tips for Virtual Author Events
Want to feel terrible about yourself? Plan an event at a bookstore for your book, show up to the store in your fancy writer’s outfit, and quickly realize that nobody is there to see you except for the bookstore owner and a bored staff member the owner forces to watch your reading. This has happened […]
17 Children’s Books We Loved Growing Up
Have you ever just wanted to go back to the days of being a kid? The children’s books we loved growing up helped make us who we are today, and still hold a special place in our hearts. So dust off your nostalgia goggles and join us as we reminisce about our favorite picture books, […]
16 books we’re reading in summer 2020
Summer is in full swing, and that means summer reading is too! Whether you’re searching for a hot new release (may we suggest a few of our fantastic Books Forward authors below!), or you’re craving a fresh dip into a hit from summers-past, we’ve got you covered! Here’s what we’re reading in summer 2020: Ellen […]
What to expect leading up to your book launch
The day a book launches is one of the most exciting of an author’s career, but the weeks leading up to it can be nerve-wracking. Knowing what to expect can help give you a sense of calm as you move into “launch month.” I like to describe the publicity leading up to your publication date […]
Literary PR Company Books Forward Makes Three New Hires
Company celebrates 20-year anniversary with staff expansion & new services NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Literary publicity company Books Forward (part of the veteran JKS Communications brand) has hired three new staff members for its growing team. Rhodes Murphy has joined the Books Forward team as a publicist. He holds both undergraduate and Master’s degrees in […]
What can authors do to make the most of their time stuck at home?
We at Books Forward know how important this time is for our authors and readers alike. People are going back to basics and reading more than ever (let’s take that good news where we can!). Sitting at home, readers are wondering “What can I read today?” while Authors are wondering “How can these readers get […]
Book recommendations for every dad this Father’s Day
We’re the kind of people who buy books for every occasion, and Father’s Day is no exception. We’ve compiled a list of book recommendations based on the type of dad you have in case you aren’t sure where to start looking! For the dad who loves police procedurals: Missions by Marc McGuire, Long Bright River […]
