1. What’s your favorite area of your bookstore? It depends on my needs, but I always feel calm, supported, and grounded when I’m in the corner we call “Our Lives”. The sections we’ve grouped there are Personal Growth, Wellness and Faith. Plus, you’ll find handmade beaded jewelry from women who volunteer to create gorgeous pieces […]
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What is an ARC and why is it important for publicity
What is an ARC? An ARC, or advanced reader copy, is a version of a book–either in digital or print format–that is made available to select readers before the official publication date. Is there a difference between an ARC and a galley? It depends on who you ask! Some will tell you the terms are […]
5 vampire books to read ahead of Morbius release
What’s scarier than a blood-sucking creature that hunts in the dark? With Morbius coming to theaters soon, here’s a list for a little paranormal reading with your favorite vampiric main characters: Interview with the Vampire, by Anne Rice: Before vampires sparkled in the sun, they wandered the dark streets of New Orleans filled with angst […]
How the Black Lives Matter Movement and the Pandemic Transformed Bookselling
State of the Industry Blog Series: How the Black Lives Matter Movement and the Pandemic Transformed Bookselling In our new “State of the Industry” blog series, we’re breaking down how the pandemic has transformed the publishing industry. By understanding how the industry has rapidly transformed in 2020 and 2021, writers and authors will be better […]
Books Forward March 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 March 2022 newsletter here!
Ask an Expert: A Conversation with YA Author Dahlia Adler on How to Edit an Anthology
Today we’re sitting down with Dahlia Adler, author of the YA novels Cool for the Summer and Home Field Advantage, a Buzzfeed books blogger, and editor of four anthologies that reimagine the stories of Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, and various fairy tales. Dahlia gives us an inside look at what it takes to edit an […]
Books to catch up on before the sequels are released in 2022
You know when you want to read a book and you add it to Goodreads….and then you don’t get to it. Or is that just me? It can’t be, right? Today’s blog post features books you might have wanted to read and forgotten about, but you should definitely prioritize now because the sequel is coming […]
Interview with Michael Keefe from Annie Bloom’s Books
1. What’s your favorite area of your bookstore? The Fiction section. It occupies the middle area of a long stretch of wall, with enough room for a good number of faced-out titles, so it looks inviting. Plus, I mostly read contemporary fiction, so it’s my favorite section to browse in any store. 2. What’s the […]
A mother opens up about her traumatic experience after years of hiding a secret she’d never forget
Laura Engel’s memoir, “You’ll Forget This Ever Happened”, reveals the dark truth of adoption in the 1960s SAN DIEGO, California – Laura L. Engel’s memoir, You’ll Forget This Ever Happened is not just the story of Laura but of thousands of girls and women in the 1960s. By writing her truth, Laura gives a voice […]
What to read if you are trying to fill the Euphoria void
I know we are all still reeling from Season 2’s finale of Euphoria and everyone wants more immediately. Here are some books that will give you the same feelings while we wait (hopefully not as long as last time) for a new season. Check out these titles! It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned […]