Category Archives: trends

YA trend report: The truth is out there

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Cat, Assistant Editor

A few years ago, YA lit fans were calling for more sci-fi, and it’s safe to say that the genre answered. With YA’s built-in fanbase for apocalyptic thrillers, the opportunities were endless: zombies, contagions, aliens, interplanetary romances and doomsdays that … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's books, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

A different kind of romance

Posted on 5 February 2013 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had about erotic romance over the past year. How many people—in real life and via social media—have asked: I loved Fifty Shades . . . but what can I read next? Or: … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, guest posts, trends | Tagged , , , 2 Comments

What to read after ‘Gone Girl’

Posted on 5 December 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Readers of our December issue know that we’ve dubbed Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl the breakout book of 2012. A word-of-mouth sensation, this novel is guaranteed to keep you on your toes—and have you talking about it to your friends. If Gone … Continue reading →

Posted in read it next, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , 9 Comments

The next generation of thriller readers

Posted on 20 November 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Sometimes, it seems like the phrase “YA trend” is an understatement. Topics don’t just become popular or frequent in teen lit—they explode. It’s like a game of musical chairs, and when the music stops, everyone wants the same chair. Lately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's books, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

YA trend report: Under the sea

Posted on 20 September 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

These days, tales of mermaids in young adult fiction are a far cry from The Little Mermaid. Mermaids are more like monsters than princesses, and their stories are some of the most violent and graphic in the teen genre. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's books, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Comments Off

Today’s fiction is yesterday’s news

Posted on 14 September 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

As the general fiction editor here at BookPage, most every novel published eventually makes its way across my desk (or at least spends time piled on it). So it’s easy to spot trends. Some are extremely transitory (cover trends, Amish … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , 3 Comments

The next big thing in YA

Posted on 10 August 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Vampires are so over. Kids killing kids have trouble topping Katniss. Dystopia still has momentum . . . for now. But what’s the hot topic in teen novels for fall? Genetic engineering. Clones. It’s by no means a surprise topic … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's books, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , 2 Comments

Lady in red

Posted on 6 August 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

The editors of BookPage look at so many books in a given day that it’s impossible not to notice funny little trends—whether in jacket design or title choices. Here’s what stuck out today. Notice any similarities? Out September 4 from … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , Comments Off

Fifty shades of weird

Posted on 2 August 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

There seem to be no end of Fifty Shades parodies. A quick search will get you Fifty Shades of Black and Blue, Fifty Shades of Pink, Fifty Shades of Gravy and (strangely) Fifty Shades of Silver Hair and Socks. Two … Continue reading →

Posted in trends | Tagged , , , , 2 Comments

Bogus Books

Posted on 7 May 2012 by The Author Enabler

We recently heard a story on the CBC show Day 6 with Brent Bambury that we found quite intriguing, amusing, and a bit disturbing: e-books that are produced with similar titles to bestsellers to lure the unwary into buying them. … Continue reading →

Posted in ebooks, Online Marketing, podcasts, publishing, technology, trends | 1 Comment

Are There Any Original Ideas?

Posted on 6 March 2012 by The Author Enabler

As authors, advice givers, and readers, your Author Enablers give a lot of thought to the idea of originality. When we write our next book, we want it to be a fresh offering for the readers of the world. We … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, nonfiction, publishing, trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

What to read after ‘Downton’

Posted on 8 February 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Series 2 of the popular TV drama “Downton Abbey“ has just two more weeks to go on PBS. What’s a fan to do when the upstairs/downstairs intrigue ends (other than wait for the Christmas special, of course)? Books hold the answer. … Continue reading →

Posted in read it next, trends, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , 14 Comments

What’s hot in romance: The experts weigh in

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Yesterday, we shared six new romance series to look out for—in addition to the three that are highlighted in the BookPage print edition. In our research of new romance series, we contacted three romance experts from the publishing industry. We … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, trends | Tagged , , , , , 1 Comment

Four Tips for Promoting Your E-book

Posted on 8 January 2012 by The Author Enabler

A post from the Author Enablers With more than 25 years of experience, Kathi Kamen Goldmark and Sam Barry have the inside scoop on writing and publishing. Together, they are the authors of Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love … Continue reading →

Posted in ebooks, fiction, nonfiction, publishing, trends | 3 Comments

The Rules of Attraction for Authors

Posted on 8 December 2011 by The Author Enabler

A post from the Author Enablers With more than 25 years of experience, Kathi Kamen Goldmark and Sam Barry have the inside scoop on writing and publishing. Together, they are the authors of Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You … Continue reading →

Posted in bookstores, ebooks, fiction, nonfiction, publishing, trends | Comments Off