Books

Forget the Love Triangle: This New YA Pirate Adventure Proves Friendship Can Save the World

By NEW YORK TREND / June 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Forget the Love Triangle: This New YA Pirate Adventure Proves Friendship Can Save the World

Young adult fantasy readers are used to certain formulas: a chosen hero, a sweeping quest, and often an inevitable romance. But award-winning author Jordan S. Keller is charting a different course with her latest novel, A Sea of Ships and Souls, a high-seas adventure that swaps predictable tropes for friendship, determination, and a hero who…

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More Than Dogs: Demetrius A. Matthews Explores Identity, Legacy, and Culture in Bold New Coffee Table Book

By NEW YORK TREND / June 21, 2026 / Comments Off on More Than Dogs: Demetrius A. Matthews Explores Identity, Legacy, and Culture in Bold New Coffee Table Book

Entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author Demetrius A. Matthews is taking readers inside a world often misunderstood with the release of BULLY LIFESTYLE: A Maximalist Expression, a visually striking coffee table book that goes far beyond photographs of bulldogs. Blending personal storytelling, cultural commentary, and powerful imagery, the project explores Matthews’ deep connection to bulldogs and the…

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Why Workplace Anxiety Gets Worse the Longer You Ignore It, According to a Veteran Psychotherapist

By NEW YORK TREND / June 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Why Workplace Anxiety Gets Worse the Longer You Ignore It, According to a Veteran Psychotherapist

Feeling nervous before a presentation, job interview, or important meeting is a normal part of professional life. But for millions of workers, workplace anxiety goes far beyond occasional nerves, creating a cycle that can quietly undermine confidence, career growth, and overall well-being. According to psychotherapist Jonathan Berent, one of the biggest mistakes people make when…

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A 450-Mile Journey Through Nepal Becomes a Powerful Search for Healing and Understanding

By NEW YORK TREND / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on A 450-Mile Journey Through Nepal Becomes a Powerful Search for Healing and Understanding

When tragedy strikes, many people are left asking a painful question: Could I have done more? For Nigel Roberts, that question lingered for years after the deaths of his daughter and wife. Seeking answers, the former World Bank director embarked on an extraordinary two-month, 450-mile trek through one of the most remote regions of Nepal,…

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What Happens When Fictional Characters Rebel? New Novel Turns Storytelling Upside Down

By NEW YORK TREND / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on What Happens When Fictional Characters Rebel? New Novel Turns Storytelling Upside Down

Most authors worry about writer’s block. Hank Quense imagines a far more dangerous problem: what if the characters themselves decide they’ve had enough? That’s the delightfully absurd premise behind Character Revolt: Characters Behaving Badly, Quense’s new meta-fantasy novel that turns the relationship between creators and their fictional creations into a hilarious battle for survival. In…

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How Manhattan’s First Black Female Prosecutor Helped Bring Down Lucky Luciano: New Novel Shines Light on Forgotten Hero

By Ann Brown / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on How Manhattan’s First Black Female Prosecutor Helped Bring Down Lucky Luciano: New Novel Shines Light on Forgotten Hero

For decades, the story of how notorious mob boss Lucky Luciano was finally brought to justice has centered on powerful men, organized crime, and the rise of law enforcement in New York City. But a new historical novel is putting a long-overlooked figure back where many historians believe she belongs: at the center of the…

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New Historical Novel ‘A Dog Before a Soldier’ Explores the Harsh Reality of Who Really Fights Wars

By NEW YORK TREND / June 13, 2026 / Comments Off on New Historical Novel ‘A Dog Before a Soldier’ Explores the Harsh Reality of Who Really Fights Wars

The American Revolution is often told through the stories of famous generals, founding fathers, and battlefield victories. But a new historical novel from former U.S. Navy officer Ray Deptula shifts the focus to the ordinary people caught in the middle of history’s most defining conflicts. In A Dog Before a Soldier, Deptula uses the perspective…

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Bill Withers’ Family Brings ‘Grandma’s Hands’ Legacy to Schomburg Center Centennial Festival

By NEW YORK TREND / June 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Bill Withers’ Family Brings ‘Grandma’s Hands’ Legacy to Schomburg Center Centennial Festival

The legacy of legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers will be celebrated at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture’s Centennial Festival on June 13 when his wife, Marcia Withers, and daughter, Kori Withers, appear to discuss their children’s book, Grandma’s Hands. The mother-daughter team will participate in the festival’s Kids Clubhouse programming, introducing young readers…

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From Chaos to $60 Million: Former Perdue Farms CFO Reveals the Simple Formula Behind a Global Seafood Empire

By NEW YORK TREND / June 10, 2026 / Comments Off on From Chaos to $60 Million: Former Perdue Farms CFO Reveals the Simple Formula Behind a Global Seafood Empire

Many business books promise a roadmap to success, but few are built on the kind of real-world experience that spans international expansion, industry disruption, and decades of leadership. In his new book, Business is Simple: From a Family Cottage Business to World Processing and Markets, former Perdue Farms CFO and Handy Seafood owner Terry Conway…

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New Book Explores How to Create Mobile Learning That Works in a Distracted Digital World

By NEW YORK TREND / June 10, 2026 / Comments Off on New Book Explores How to Create Mobile Learning That Works in a Distracted Digital World

As smartphones continue to dominate the way people consume information, educators and instructional designers face a growing challenge: how do you create learning experiences that capture attention and deliver value on a small screen? Instructional design veteran Paul Clothier tackles that question in his new book, Mastering Mobile Learning Design: A Practical Guide, offering a…

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