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Lit Happens
Books to read if you can’t stop watching Spider-Man movies
With the new Spider-Man movie on the horizon, we are, of course, thinking about what books you might like. Whether you’re an original fan of Tobey Maguire, get emotional with Andrew Garfield, venture into the Spider-Verse with Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales, are a Tom Holland supporter, or if you’re first in line for tickets whenever […]
12 Tips for Writing Impactful Guest Articles
Today, we’re back again to discuss everyone’s favorite tool for author branding: guest articles! While each individual publication or blog will have its own set of rules you’ll need to follow, these general guidelines are designed to help you get started. Side note: if you’re wondering what exactly guest articles are and why they’re worth […]
Written for kids who feel like they don’t quite fit in, ‘Birdfish’ encourages a celebration of differences
WALCHWIL, Switzerland – Feeling like a fish out of water is nothing new for Katsura Suzuki, a Japanese woman working in the financial industry in Switzerland. In her new children’s book, The Birdfish and The Secret of Crystal Island (Berry Powell Press, Dec. 4, 2022), Suzuki hopes to help kids feel confident and discover that […]
How authors can support indie bookstores on Small Business Saturday
If you asked a group of people where they purchased their last book, chances are the majority of them would say Amazon. You might get a few people saying Barnes and Noble. But you will probably only get one or two who mention an independent bookstore. So what are some ways we can support indie […]
Second Chance Romances to Read While Listening to RED (Taylor’s Version)
Taylor Swift’s RED was the first album I ever listened to in full by the artist. Mostly, it’s because I’m an older millennial and the years prior to my discovery of Taylor Swift were spent listening to angsty metal and punk rock. But something happened when I listened to RED. Perhaps it was the nasty […]
Books Forward November 2021 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 November 2021 newsletter here!
Books to go with some of Adele’s greatest hits before 30 drops
Adele’s 30 releases November 19th. While we all wait to learn the lyrics to every song, we’re staying busy by reading some of these books that we’ve matched with her previous hits. Easy on Me Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes: Evvie Drake is having a rough time — her husband passes on the […]
Thrilling books to read before the reboot of Dexter premieres
Were you shocked when they announced a new season of Dexter would be coming out? I was! If you’re like me, you’ll still be cozying up on the couch to enjoy another twisted season, despite all the atrocities that went down throughout the course of the show (season four finale, season eight finale, and many […]
Books Forward BFFs November 2021 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 November 2021 newsletter here!