TikTok, or “BookTok”, as readers on the app call it, has had a massive effect on the reading community, to the point where even Barnes and Noble locations have BookTok stands in their stores for books that are trending on the app. BookTok has endless videos about all things books. You can find videos about […]
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Get a book recommendation from one of bookstagram’s best librarians
Librarians are true heroes, if you ask me. Their skill set is incredible, they are filled with patience, and they can ALWAYS find a book that will suit your fancy. I’ve been using my library’s drive through window for a year now, and recently one of the librarians noticed the books I had on hold […]
10 Great Reads for Earth Day
We’re commemorating Earth Day 2021 with a mix of unforgettable old and new “climate change” books that make us think, make us feel, and most importantly, make us ready to take a stand. Here are 10 of the best Earth Day reads! The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He The world is in […]
Breathtaking new book explores the question: Does God exist?
Nadiez Bahi investigates the space between science and religion In his new novel, author Nadiez Bahi asks an age-old question: Does God exist? Releasing on April 27, 2021, “Rethink God” explores the histories of religion and scientific understandings of human existence in a realistic but fictional narrative that Foreword Clarion Reviews says will “inspire personal […]
Debut novel’s Sherlock Holmes’ retelling offers new take on beloved story
‘One Must Tells the Bees’ reveals American history as it’s never been told Naples, FL — Author J. Lawrence Matthews invites readers on a remarkable journey with a precocious young chemist named Holmes from the streets of London to Washington D.C. in the last year of the Civil War. This vivid, previously untold story takes […]
Books Forward April 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 April 2021 newsletter here!
What is a street team and how should I use it?
As an author, have you ever thought about just how great it would be if you had a network of friends you knew would be dedicated to helping you promote your book? Sound like a fantasy? Enter the street team. A street team is a group of readers that help you promote your book, usually […]
Thought-provoking fantasy debut explores personal identity, what it means for us to be human
Greater Manchester, ENGLAND – She is bound to serve. He is meant to kill. Survival is their prison. Choice is their weapon. Ana Lal Din showcases her storytelling skills in her young adult debut, weaving together a harrowing narrative that examines humankind at its darkest and brightest. Set in a colonised Indo-Persian world and inspired […]
Diversity celebrated in lively children’s book that illustrates the importance of representation and acceptance
“Our differences are what unite us. No two of us are the same.” NASHVILLE – All people are beautiful, and it’s our differences that ultimately unite us. It’s this lesson that author Vincent Kelly constructs in “All People Are Beautiful” (April 2, 2021, Greater You Books), a beautifully illustrated children’s book promoting excitement for love […]
Intimate memoir depicts change and discovery between mom and daughter — and how it’s never too late to come of age
Intimate memoir depicts change and discovery between mom and daughter — and how it’s never too late to come of age Bellingham, WASHINGTON – It’s never too late to find and mend the broken places within ourselves and in our relationships with others. This is exemplified in Barbara Clarke’s compassionate story exploring the long-term effects […]
