Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. This month, Matt Cost interviews Dr. BJ Magnani on her popular thriller series. Magnani’s novels The Queen of All Poisons, The Power of Poison, and A Message in Poison, are extensions of the […]
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Tips for connecting with booksellers and librarians
If you value the booksellers and librarians in your community (and you should!) you’ve probably wondered how to earn their support. A meet and greet is an opportunity for you to make a positive personal connection with booksellers and librarians who have the ability to promote your book to customers and patrons long after you […]
Books with unreliable narrators that will keep you guessing on April Fools’ Day
There’s nothing like a twist at the end of the book to find out the person you’ve been listening to all along isn’t, shall we say, trustworthy. I love an unreliable narrator surprise, as long as it’s done well. Here are some of our favorites that will keep you guessing on April Fools’ Day! Needless […]
March Authors Forward interview with Shetal Shah and Kavita Rajput
, IWelcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. This month Shetal Shah interviews Kavita Rajput. Kavita Rajput is an illustrator and surface designer based in New York City. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, she draws inspiration from her childhood […]
Books with the same vibe as boygenius songs
Who doesn’t love an album with a little angst? We’re looking forward to the release of the record from boygenius, and put together a little reading list with the same vibe, in case you want to think about life and your place in the world. The Idiot by Elif Batuman The year is 1995, and […]
Noah Kahan songs as book recommendations
If you’re interested in sobbing your heart out, then queue up songs by my indie folk king Noah Kahan and crack open one of these recommendations. He’s most famously known for his gut-wrenching seasonal depression album Stick Season, but his backlist also slaps. From his two other albums (I Was/ I Am & Busyhead) to […]
What is an indie bookstore association?
It takes a village to write a book, and the same can be said for running an independent bookstore! With online retailers – Amazon in particular – threatening the survival of many specialty mom-and-pop shops, it’s essential for these independent stores to join forces, learning from each other’s successes and finding creative ways to engage […]
Horror books to whet your appetite ahead of the Scream VI release
We’re getting excited for the next installment of slasher royalty, Scream VI. If you’re gearing up for another heart-pounding performance and are looking to get your pulse racing early, we’ve compiled a list of horror books to get your hands on. Enjoy reading with the lights on with these top tier horror recs! Hairspray and […]
Books that capture the “I’m with the band” feeling for Daisy Jones
The bookish community is in a tizzy over the release of the Daisy Jones series in March (personally, I thought it would work better as a movie or series when I read the book, so I’m excited to be proven right). Here are a few other books to scratch that “I’m with the band” itch […]
12 sci-fi books to read ahead of season 3 of The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian is back for season 3, and we know we aren’t the only ones who are excited for more adventures with Mando and Baby Yoda. Need more sci-fi adventures? Check out the books below! Legend by Marie Lu What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually […]