Firefighting as a female inspires 'Sister in Brotherhood' novel
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Throughout her career, local Cindie Schooner-Ball kept getting asked the same question: How did you manage to excel in the often-male dominated profession of firefighting? That?s why she decided to write, 'Sister in a Brotherhood.'

Summer beach reads: St. Pete author's twist-filled novel hits shelves Memorial Day

“It Could Be Anyone” by Jamie Lynn Hendricks will be available on Memorial Day. It’s about five best friends headed from New York to a destination wedding in Miami, but they all have a reason to want the groom dead.

Reviews: Great summer reads with social media extras

For a good summer reading list, look no further than ‘book-fluencer’ Betty Cayouette of Betty's Booklist on Instagram and TikTok. 

Are you on BookTok? Influencers list of best summer books
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Looking for a good summer beach read? We?ve got a few for you to choose from before you take that summer vacation. BookTok and Instagram influencer Betty?Cayouette shares her favorites from Betty?s Booklist.

Author stops in Bay Area to talk about new novel, 'The Homewreckers'

Anyone who’s looking for a good summer read should look no further than New York Times best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews - whose book tour is coming to Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Independent Bay Area authors featured in Oxford Exchange book fair

Look closely next time you’re at the bookstore. You may be surprised by the number of local, independent authors on the shelves.

Author delivers ultimate Tampa Bay bucket list to bookstores

Looking for a bucket list in your own backyard? A new book offers a complete guide to everything you might want to do in the Tampa Bay area.

Books for kids: Proceeds from 'Zoey's Adventures to the Ice Cream Shop' help Florida shelters

Ilene Lieber is the author of the children’s book “Zoey’s Adventures to the Ice Cream Shop.” Her pet and inspiration, Zoey, made her TV debut Tuesday, and gave Linda Hurtado some kisses of appreciation.

Reviews: Great books for your spring vacation

Anyone who's looking for a good read for that upcoming spring break vacation may want to check out today’s Tampa Bay Reads selections. Ashley Kritzer with the Tampa Bay Business Journal, and online book reviewer, tells us what’s hot on the shelves what’s coming.

Reviews: Cultural drama, mystery, and intrigue packed into 3 must-read new releases

January was a big month for new releases in bookstores. Journalist Ashley Kritzer joined FOX 13’s Linda Hurtado to review some titles released in January that readers won’t want to miss.

'You've got cancer': Bay Area author writes guide for what to do after diagnosis

FOX 13’s Linda Hurtado is highlighting books and authors who are making a difference. In this edition of “Tampa Bay Reads,” Hurtado features a book by a fellow cancer survivor who advocates and organizes for those battling breast cancer.