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 […]
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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 […]
7 Nonfiction Reads That Are (Almost) Too Crazy to Be True
You know that wide-eyed, jaw-drop feeling you get when you hear a story that’s so outrageous, so out-of-the-park bonkers you think there’s no way it can be true? Followed by that alarming (yet bizarrely satisfying) feeling you get when you Google or fact check said outrageous story and discover it is, in fact, facts? That’s […]
Graphic Novels and Comic Books: Not just for kids
I am absolutely a book snob and years ago I might have told you that I didn’t consider comic books or graphic novels “real” books, but guess what: I was wrong (imagine that)! People who are visual learners often connect better with this artistic format; it’s been shown that graphic novels and comics increase reading […]
Top audiobooks to get you through your self-mandated isolation jogs
So you decided to take up jogging during quarantine so you could have some time outside the confines of your house? Great in theory. But now you’re outside in 100-degree heat, cursing the healthy part of you that insisted on getting Vitamin D instead of doing push-ups inside. Cue audiobooks. What better to distract you […]
To Promote or Not to Promote: The Pros and Cons of Facebook Advertising
Authors are always doing what they can to get their books in front of more people. But the real goal should be to get your book seen by the most people in your target audience. Number of eyes doesn’t mean anything if they are not likely to turn into sales. That’s where targeted Facebook ads […]
How to make the most of the 2020 SIBA/NAIBA Trade Show
Books Forward is so excited for the SIBA/NAIBA Trade Show starting Sept. 21 — check out our exhibitor booth here: https://newvoicesnewrooms.org/books-forward/! This year’s trade show is going to look a little different from previous years: for the first time ever, SIBA and NAIBA have partnered up to host a virtual, five-day event. We can’t wait […]
