Michelle Min Sterling shared what inspired the story set in the not-so-distant future for her New York Times bestseller.
he New York Times review of Brendan Slocumb’s SYMPHONY OF SECRETS is music to our ears! Alyssa Cole writes, “Brendan Slocumb’s first novel, The Violin Conspiracy, displayed his deftness at crafting character-driven stories featuring amateur sleuths with a deep reverence for music history — and everything to lose. With his pitch-perfect follow-up, Symphony of Secrets, he firmly establishes himself as a maestro of musical mystery…”
The BOTM Editorial team writes, "With flowing prose and a chillingly evocative atmosphere, Michelle Min Sterling creates the perfect blend of dystopia and mystery that will keep you reading late into the night."
Michelle Min Sterling's debut novel CAMP ZERO is April's Read with Jenna book club pick! “It is action-packed,” Jenna told TODAY of the novel. “I read it so fast. My sister did, too. You are going to love it.”
Of Barbara Rae-Venter's I KNOW WHO YOU ARE The Wall Street Journal writes, "Like a good crime writer, Ms. Rae-Venter has a gift for storytelling. Her scientific explanations are concise and her revelations are dramatic. I Know Who You Are is a remarkably exciting book."
Heather Gay spoke to the New York Times about her forthcoming memoir BAD MORMON!
TODAY shared an exclusive sneak peek at Heather Gay's memoir, BAD MORMON.
The Amazon editors chose Barbara Rae-Venter's I KNOW WHO YOU ARE as a Best Book of the Month.
Of Rachel Jamison Webster's BENJAMIN BANNEKER AND US Publishers Weekly writes, "Poet Webster (Mary Is a River) offers a stunning meditation on race, identity, and achievement...It’s an enthralling and clear-eyed celebration of America’s multiracial past and present."
Yahoo Finance spotlighted Dr. Errol l. Pierre's THE WAY UP, which provides practical and actionable advice for minorities seeking concrete strategies to help them move up the corporate ladder.
Oprah Daily shared an excerpt of Misty Copeland's latest memoir, THE WIND AT MY BACK. Out now!
We're thrilled to share that the following titles have been named to Amazon's Best Books of the Year Lists:
KNIGHT OWL by Christopher Denise
THE COMMUNITY by N. Jamiyla Chisholm
THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY by Brendan Slocumb
The author of THE WIND AT MY BACK and the first Black principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre spoke to Terry Gross about pressure of being first, the injury that nearly ended her career, and her mentor, pioneering Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson.
Bestselling author Andrew Morton, known for his biography on Princess Diana, talks about his new book called “The Queen” that follows the long-reigning monarch and shares some of the lighter stories during her time on the throne
Misty Copeland sat down with CBS Mornings to discuss her new book -- THE WIND AT MY BACK -- which discusses her career and the influence of her mentor who helped pave the way as a Black ballerina.
Allie Rowbottom spoke to Vanity Fair about AESTHETICA, her upcoming, Caroline Calloway-approved novel; mother-daughter dynamics; our app-enabled youthhood; and the futuristic plastic surgery at the heart of her book.
Andrew Morton spoke to Good Morning America about his new book, THE QUEEN, and the fifth season of The Crown.
Out February 2023, in NEVER FAR FROM HOME Bruce Jackson shares the inspirational story of his rise from childhood poverty in pre-gentrified New York City to a stellar career at the top of the technology and music industries. Publishers Weekly writes, "Readers will be inspired."
ELEUTHERIA by Allegra Hyde was named as one of the New Yorkers Best Books of 2022. They write, "Partly satirical, the book is also an urgent, absorbing story that asks how we are meant to live."
Of Andrew Morton's forthcoming biography of Queen Elizabeth II, Publishers Weekly writes, "Incisive character sketches and a touch of gossip make this admiring biography go down smooth." THE QUEEN hits shelves November 15, 2022.
Out February 2023, Heather Gay's BAD MORMON is a vulnerable memoir about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s departure from the Mormon Church, and her unforeseen success in business, television, and single motherhood. Publishers Weekly writes, "A spicy debut...by turns cheeky and reflective...Real Housewives disciples will relish these unfiltered revelations."
In I KNOW WHO YOU ARE, Barbara Rae-Venter, the amateur DNA sleuth who cracked the most infamous cold case in American history―that of the Golden State Killer—tells the incredible true story of how she did it, and explains how her methods have changed the course of criminal investigations forever. Kirkus writes, “Fascinating true-crime reportage infused with cinematic suspense.”
Josh Flagg – author of THE DEAL – shares his negotiation secrets, in this interview.
Barbara Rae-Venter spoke with Publishers Weekly about her work using DNA to track down criminals, including the Golden the State Killer – which is detailed in her forthcoming book, I KNOW WHO YOU ARE.
Marie Clare shared an excerpt from Isa Watson’s forthcoming LIFE BEYOND LIKES. Out February 7, 2023!
People Magazine shares the trailer for the forthcoming Apple TV+ film, THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER, adapted from the memoir of the same name by John “Chickie” Donohue and J. T. Molloy.
A MERRY LITTLE MEET CUTE by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone received it’s second starred review! Booklist writes: “With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love.”
Emiko Jean’s whip-smart, laugh-out-loud funny, and utterly heartwarming novel about motherhood, daughterhood, and love -- how we find it, keep it and how it always returns– was named GMA’s Book Club pick for August ‘22!
Of Allie Rowbottom’s AESTHETICA Publishers Weekly writes, “Rowbottom (Jell-O Girls) delivers a complex and deeply engaging portrayal of a woman looking back on her career as an Instagram model…. It all builds to a scorching commentary on society’s blindness toward female pain. Fans of Mary Gaitskill’s work and Black Mirror will flock to this pitch-perfect novel.”
Out on September 13th, ALWAYS THE FIRST TO DIE by R.J Jacobs is a chilling thriller with a classic slasher twist. Publishers Weekly writes, “Jacobs makes good use of traditional horror tropes—things that go bump in the night, dark rooms, a creepy mansion, and no phone service—while convincingly showing Florida before and after a category-four hurricane. Horror film buffs will want to check this one out”