It’s the spookiest (and, dare we say, best) time of the year, and we’re celebrating with a new photo contest! We looovve Halloween decorations and thought it would be so fun to design our own Halloween-themed book stack — and now we want to invite you to create your own, and win a prize! Enter […]
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Books Forward October 2020 Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter featuring our award winning authors and industry news. This issue features upcoming events and book releases! Download the October 2020 newsletter here!
The Invention of Horror Literature
October is the perfect time for a good ole ghost story or scary movie, but did you know that the “horror genre” is a relatively modern invention? While some staples of horror (such as witches, demons, bloodsuckers, spirits, and other malevolent entities) have haunted folklore, mythologies, and classic literature for centuries, “horror” as a marketable […]
Books Forward BFFs October 2020 Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter featuring our award winning authors and industry news. This issue features upcoming events and book releases! Download the October 2020 newsletter here!
Loving a bookstore from afar
Visiting local independent bookstores is one of my favorite parts of a vacation (it’s literally the first thing I plan after deciding on a destination), but since travel plans are on hiatus for the foreseeable future, I’ve been spreading the love by buying books from different stores around the country. Even though I’ve never stepped […]
Take inspiration from books for your Halloween costume
It is safe to say that 2020 has been a doozy, and that we all need some holiday cheer. Whether you are going to a Halloween party or searching for an easy costume for your kids, we’ve compiled a list of some timeless literary character costumes from classic books, and screen adaptations, that will look […]
Leaning into e-books during the pandemic
I’m an old-fashioned gal — I much prefer reading a print book over an ebook. But I’ve never been one to pass up a good sale, so if there’s an e-book I’m interested in for 99 cents, I’ve probably bought it. That accounts for most of the 60+ books in my Kindle account. How many […]
Spooky season approaches! Prepare with one of these atmospheric books
Guest post by Sydney from Bookpals (@bookpals) It. Is. Spooky. Season. Raise your hand if Halloween is your absolute favourite holiday of all time? Yes. Yes spooky babies, I see you and I am here for you. Why do we love Halloween? For me it’s a potent cocktail of pure nostalgia (grade school halloween parades […]
Cozy Covers 2020: Piping Hot Reads Paired With Delicious Coffee
Fall is here! Time to curl up in a cozy sweater, grab your favorite spiced latte, and settle in with a great book. In honor of International Coffee Day (October 1), we’ve perfectly paired this season’s hottest reads with delicious coffees to make your selection a breeze. Get comfy with our Cozy Covers Fall 2020 […]
In new thrilling LGBTQ+ romance, how far will one billionaire go in his quest for ultimate control and vengeance?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BORAS, Sweden – How does a man living a lavish life in multiple cities plan a complicated revenge plot while chasing a new, sexy romance? In the thrilling romance “Mr. Pink” (Oct. 6, 2020), by Patrick Hjertén, this billionaire does just that. Readers will be enthralled with Mr. Pink from the very […]
