Let us return to the tonne! I’m doing my best impression of Lady Whistledown as we prepare for another new Netflix series with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. And what better way to prepare for another epic series filled with intrigue, suspense, drama, and romance than to read a few regency-era romances! The Duchess’s Deal […]
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Foodie memoirs to make you feel like you’re in the kitchen with the staff from The Bear
The Bear is back in June, and we couldn’t be more excited for Season 2. Apparently, it is pretty accurate when it comes to what it’s like to work in a kitchen (yikes). For more experience in the food world, check out one of these memoirs. Tender At the Bone by Ruth Reichl At an […]
Book recommendations for AAPI Heritage Month and beyond
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we’ve reached out to some of our favorite AAPI bookish influencers to ask for book recs written by AAPI authors. Check out some of these amazing recommendations, give our friends a follow, and don’t forget to read and celebrate AAPI folks and their amazing stories all […]
The value of book bloggers, influencers and niche media
Authors, especially those who are new to publicity, often wonder: What is the value of coverage from book bloggers, influencers and other niche media? A fair question! The value in traditional media coverage (think: New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle) is obvious. These sources have wide-reaching readerships, and positive coverage from them will meet a […]
Books about nature to read with the arrival of spring
Sure spring *technically* arrived in March, but it’s starting to feel a little more like it now. Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing and pollen is in the air! All of this lovely weather is making us want to spend more time outside reading about nature. Here are some of the books we’re diving into! […]
Nostalgic books that bring you back to your childhood
How good does the movie version of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret look? We are so glad they’re taking so much care making one of my childhood favorite books into a great movie! The Books Forward staff put together some of our other favorite books we loved growing up if you want to […]
Jay the Great: A self-published author’s brush with Hollywood
As a self-published author, convincing people to buy your book is no easy feat. It’s hard to get noticed by anyone, let alone by an agent or a producer in Hollywood. But with a stroke of random luck, that’s exactly what happened to me. I published Jay the Great (my modern retelling of The Great […]
Books to read this April for Autism Acceptance month
It’s April, which means it’s Autism Acceptance Month! We’ve compiled a list of great reads featuring autistic characters and books by autistic authors. Please make sure to add a few of these to your TBR and celebrate the vibrant, creative and innovating autistic community all year long! Romance Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde Charlie […]
9 books Guardians of the Galaxy characters would read
Another Guardians movie means guaranteed fun with a side of chaos from your favorite spacefaring crew. We put together a list of books we think each character should read to celebrate the new Marvel movie! Peter should read A Big Ship At the Edge of the Universe by Alex White Because it involves a crew […]
Celebrate National Pet Day with these animal sidekicks
What’s better than an animal sidekick to add a little flair to your favorite book? While some of these “animals” might object to being celebrated on National Pet Day, we are just glad to have them around. Mephi (starts out like a cross between a kitten and an otter) from The Bone Shard Daughter by […]