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BookTrib’s Bites: Curl Up With These Four Fantastic Reads

(NewsUSA) - Covet the Chaos by Caleb Shawn SullyBased on a true story. Emerging from his service in Iraq, a soldier seeks redemption and solace by joining the Peace Corps and volunteering in …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Exciting Reads to Sink Your Teeth Into

(NewsUSA) - Lost in Thought by Deborah SerraDoes your mind wander? Where does it go without you?Ilana manages an opera house in Manhattan. Her world is well-planned until she begins to question her …

BookTrib's Bites: Four Enthralling Autumn Reads

(NewsUSA) - Deena Undone by Debra EveryA terrifying nightmare sets off a series of attacks on Deena Bartlett's five senses, and her eighty-year-old Aunt Agatha is responsible. But the old woman is …

Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday

Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the first two but still falls short on the second two.

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Unforgettable Reads

(NewsUSA) - Sicilian Avengers (Books One and Two) by Luigi NatoliA thrilling Sicilian saga about the legendary secret sect purported to be forerunners of the Mafia, translated into English for the …

BookTrib’s Bites: Dive Into These Four Exciting Fall Reads

(NewsUSA) - I’ll Have a Double by Juliana HastingsIt might be shocking to learn that a nice glass of Pinot Noir at the end of a stressful day can be related to breast cancer. Here’s a brave and …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Fascinating Fall Reads

(NewsUSA) - Deena Undone by Debra EveryA terrifying nightmare sets off a series of attacks on Deena Bartlett's five senses, and her eighty-year-old Aunt Agatha is responsible. But the old woman is …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Fall Reads

(NewsUSA) - Again and Again Back to You by Andrea EzerinsIf you had the chance to revisit your past to change your present, what moment would you choose? In this enchanting novel, an encounter with …

5 spooky reads perfect for a dark and stormy night

(BPT) - As Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire on a dark and stormy night with a spooky read. Here are five spine-tingling books from National …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Autumn Reads

(NewsUSA) - The 7 Pillars of Successful Caregiving by Dr. Ebony Ivory GreenHere’s an important tool to help navigate the complexities of caregiving with expert insights and compassionate …

BookTrib’s Bites: Fall In Love With These Four Fascinating Reads

(NewsUSA) - You Are More Than: A Primer for Finding the Light in Your Heart by Amy L. Stark, Ph.D.Award-winning and inspirational for the whole family. You are More Than: A Primer for Finding Light …

Four Exciting Reads to Jump-Start Fall

(NewsUSA) - The Poisoned Fruit by Julie ColacchioFor centuries, Mages have been imprisoned by America. Now, America Needs Magic.When Topaz Tenkiller is finally released, the Cold War is escalating, …

SEEING—IN A SMALL-TOWN: A Poetic Journey Through Life’s Daily Routine in Small-Town Bars, Diners, Parks, and Main Streets

(NewsUSA) - Have you ever played a game where you see a person, couple, or group and begin to make a story around them? It’s a great way to meet spies, murderers, vagabonds, lovers, and thieves. …

HARD BARGAIN: What Life-Altering Experiences Taught One Man About Faith, Friendship and Family

(NewsUSA) - For Donald Denihan, it was supposed to be the fishing trip of a lifetime. Instead, it ended up nearly costing him his life in a hard bargain he made with the sea.Denihan’s story is …

BookTrib’s Bites: Dive Head First Into These Four Summer Reads

(NewsUSA) - When I Stop Fighting by Daryl Dittmer“Just like water seeks its own level, so does everything else, including idiots. I was one of those at that point in my life.”Here’s an …

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests

Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. …

How ‘Dune’ became a beacon for the fledgling environmental movement − and a rallying cry for the new science of ecology

“Dune,” widely considered one of the best sci-fi novels of all time, continues to influence how writers, artists and inventors envision the future. Of course, there are Denis Villeneuve’s visually stunning films, “Dune: Part One” (2021) and “Dune: Part Two” (2024). …

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W.E.B. Du Bois’ study ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ at 125 still explains roots of the urban Black experience – sociologist Elijah Anderson tells why it should be on more reading lists
W.E.B. Du Bois is widely known for his civil rights activism, but many sociologists argue that he has yet to receive due recognition … Read More
Betty Smith enchanted a generation of readers with ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ − even as she groused that she hoped Williamsburg would be flattened
Eighty years ago, in the winter and spring of 1944, Brooklyn-born author Betty Smith was entering a new chapter of life. A year … Read More
How We Have Fallen Short in Teaching Literacy -- And What To Do About It
(NewsUSA) - This may be difficult to read, but did you know:In the last 15 years, 15 million students graduated from high schools … Read More
Humorous, Poetic & Allegorical Tale Reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno
(NewsUSA) - Theatrical essence, we know, relies upon a shared experience of space and time. How else does one describe the crescendo … Read More
Twin Sisters at the Core of Dark Coming-of-Age Psycho Thriller By Debut Author
(NewsUSA) - Most good thriller novels keep readers guessing until the end. Then there are some that cause jaws to drop.TKO Rogue has … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: Some Tasty Morsels in Assorted Genres
(NewsUSA) -  The House at the End of the World by Dean KoontzSoon no one on Earth will have a place to hide in this novel about … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: Diverse Titles Sure to Hold Your Interest
(NewsUSA) -  The Violin Thief by Genie Higbee: A startling coming-of-age tale that twines magical realism with musical history and … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: True Crime Inspirations, Dystopian Gem, Making Great Factories
(NewsUSA) -  Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich RoyceWhen a severed hand washes ashore in the wealthy enclave of Palm Beach, FL, the … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: Epic Stories, Iconic Events and Personalities
(NewsUSA) -  “Battlefield Earth, Expanded 21st Century Edition” by L. Ron Hubbard: It’s the year 3,000, a thousand years after … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: Plenty to Ponder for Your Next Read
(NewsUSA) -  “Love Letters to the Virgin Mary” by David Richards: King David is a mortal man who has spent all his life looking … Read More
“Chicken Soup for the Soul” Man Provides Great Inspiration for Biographer
(NewsUSA) - If author Mitzi Perdue is using the example of Mark Victor Hansen for a little inspiration, well, she’s come to the … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: Stories for a Range of Reading Interests
(NewsUSA) -  “Mrs. R. Snugglesworth – Attorney-at-Law” by Amy Flanagan: Mrs. R. Snugglesworth is 70 pounds of low-to-the-ground … Read More
“UN/Reconciled:” Passionate, Powerful Poems On a Delicate Love Gone Off
(NewsUSA) - “This is a work of fiction -- really.” It’s hard for poet Pasquale Trozzolo to convince us that his brilliant … Read More
Stories for Kids with Wholesome Fun, Culture, Imagination and Learning
(NewsUSA) - Amanda Given, an author, speech language pathologist, yogi, mother, mental health advocate and child at heart, has given … Read More
BookTrib’s Bites: Books to Intrigue and Make You Think
(NewsUSA) -   “Red Chaos” by Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman          In this third book in the Red Hotel series which … Read More

BookTrib’s Bites: Gripping Stories, Ghosts, A Child’s Friendsgiving

(NewsUSA) -   “The Music We Make” by Michelle Rene DeBellis          “An electric whirlwind of every type of emotion.”-Reedsy.com     Grieving an accident that takes …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Great Yarns for a Crisp Fall Night

(NewsUSA) -   “The Midnight Call” by Jode Millman        Who would ever suspect that their mentor, teacher and friend is a cold-blooded killer? Attorney Jesse Martin didn’t …

A Clear Path to Overcoming Bad Habits That Sabotage Career, Love and Healthy Living

(NewsUSA) - If you want to gain greater control over the things you do in your life, an illuminating place to begin is in understanding how your personal brain chemistry shapes those dynamics. …

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