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Chimamanda’s Lagos homecoming wasn’t just a book launch, it was a cultural moment

This was a remarkable event because it defied the tired cliché that Africans do not read.

The AI Company Of The Future

(NAPSI)—Few people know it yet but in Silicon Valley, there’s a small company that may well reshape the future of technology, medicine, defense, and even how planes navigate the skies.   …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Must-Read Thrillers, Memoirs and More

(NewsUSA) - “Moscow Nights Return” by Beth H. MacyAfter years in semi-retirement, Cold War spy Elda Ainsworth is sent by the American government to extract her friend Korinna Federov, a Russian …

BookTrib’s Bites: Chill Out with These Four Scorching Summer Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Black Sun Rising” by Otho EskinWhen Washington, DC, homicide detective Marko Zorn's partner is murdered, his search for justice leads him deep into Black Sun, a violent neo-Nazi …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Refreshing Summer Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Voices of the Civil War” by Barry RobbinsStep into the hearts and minds of those who lived through America's darkest chapter with "Voices of the Civil War", a groundbreaking work …
New book honors 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugees arriving in WA

Fifty years ago, Washington welcomed the first of thousands of Southeast Asian refugees fleeing war and conflict in their home countries.  A new book captures 15 stories of first-generation refugees and their descendants and how they rebuilt their lives in Washington state.  “New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington” touches upon topics such […]

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Reads to Fire Up Your Summer

(NewsUSA) - “Mothers of Fate” by Lynne HugoAfter constructing a new life for herself after an affair with her married boss, Deana Wilkes is ready to make things right and meet the son she was …

Looking For the Perfect Father's Day Gift? Disney Publishing Has a Great Book to Celebrate Every Dad

(BPT) - Does your dad love to cook? Is your dad a Marvel or Star Wars fan? Looking for a gift for a new dad? Disney publishing has the perfect gift for every dad.For the chef:From the oven to the …

Wildly Exciting New Adventure Series About A Heroic Girl And Her Wolf

(NAPSI)— Into The Wild by Anh Do—comedian, artist, internationally best-selling Australian author with over a million copies sold—is the first book in the Wolf Girl series, a thrilling new …

BookTrib’s Bites: Jump-Start Summer with These Four Exciting Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Silent Horizons" by Chad RobichauxIn this new military thriller, Foster Quinn is more than a former Force Recon Marine: he’s a husband, father, and faithful brother to his teammates. …

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True crime with heart, A Second Shot delivers a thought-provoking twist.
A Second Shot Blends Riveting True Crime with Emotional Depth
(NAPSI)—In A Second Shot: The Pursuit of Justice in Maryland’s Oldest Cold Case Murder , Michael F. Weisberg, M.D. tells a deeply compelling story that transcends the true crime genre. At its …
From Alaska Capitol’s cafeteria, author and illustrator claims Pulitzer Prize
Tessa Hulls was making sandwiches in the Alaska Capitol when she learned she had won a Pulitzer Prize. Her book, “Feeding Ghosts,” is a nonfiction graphic novel that documents three generations of women in her family, starting with her grandmother, who was a journalist at the time of the Chinese Communist Revolution. It had already […]
BookTrib’s Bites: From Sci-Fi and Thrillers to Historical Reads
(NewsUSA) - “Writers of the Future Vol 41” by L. Ron HubbardStep into the extraordinary with an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking and the unforgettable. Celebrating …
Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach to literacy.
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
While learning to speak is an innate process, neuroscience research tells us that learning to read is not.
The Science of Reading—What Parents Should Know
(NAPSI)—Parents and teachers generally agree: Literacy is one of the cornerstones of educational fairness and crucial for lifelong success.   Yet, according to the National Assessment of …
Classic Tales Make Great Easter Gifts For Little Ones
(NAPSI)—This Easter parents, grandparents and friends can hop to it and give kids great books about bunnies, such as these sweet stories.   Ten Little Rabbits by Maurice Sendak This magical …
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Charming Spring Reads
(NewsUSA) - “Onward, Ye Heroes” by C.S. BrownIn this exciting conclusion to the “Smoke Without Ash” fantasy series, three heroes must stand on the front line to defend the world from the …
A charming new book about getting to know a new environment could be inspirational to a child you love.
A Moving New Book About Moving And Much More
(NAPSI)—Here’s a sweet idea: Treat a child you care about to a new book, such as “Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid.” Written by Emmy Award–winning talk show host Tamron Hall …
BookTrib’s Bites: Spring Into These Four Spellbinding Reads
When a wedding is tragically averted by the death of the bridesmaid, Theodosia is determined to prove that it was murder in the latest entry to this New York Times bestselling Tea Shop Mystery series.
Emmy award–winning host, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and “America’s Mom,” Tabitha Brown, shares personal and inspiring childhood story in her first-ever picture book, Hello There, Sunshine.
New Book Helps Kids Find The Sunshine Within Themselves
(NAPSI)—A great way to cheer up a child on a gray or otherwise down day is with a new book by Tabitha Brown, the Emmy Award–winning host of the children’s show “Tab Time” and multiple NAACP …
A new memoir from acclaimed author and journalist Carolyn Dawn Flynn

In BOUNDLESS, Flynn reimagines the empty nest, turning her keen insight and signature poetic voice to the deeper questions about the “third stage” of women’s lives.

A single page from a book lies on the charred remains of a home that burned down in the 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles.
How the literature of fire can help readers find hope among the ashes
Reading and maintaining a human connection have a vital role to play as extreme events that have long served as the stuff of dystopian fiction simply become a part of everyday life.
The mystery of human choices, even when circumstances are known, occupied writers like Henry James.
The Gilded Age novel that helps explain our fascination with Luigi Mangione
Henry James’ ‘The Princess Casamassima’ tells a story of political radicalism in a time of economic inequality. But even James ran up against the limits of putting himself in the mind of a killer.
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.
The thrilling third book of a delightful fantasy series for kids and their adults is now available.
New Book in Epic Fantasy Series
(NAPSI)—The highly anticipated third book in The New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series from B. B. Alston and HarperCollins is now available. Popular with middle-grade …
New Book By Gary Vaynerchuk Teaches Kids The Importance of Balance

(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for many parents: Teaching kids to look at both sides of an issue can be easier and more delightful than they realize. That’s because there’s now a unique two-in-one …

Books Can Make For A Great Way To Bond

(NAPSI)—What do you do for an encore when you publish your first book at age 9? Well, if you’re Katelyn Lonas, you go on to write and illustrate over 70 more by the tender age of 17. Katelyn’s …

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