Carol Fitzgerald on Bookreporter's 30 Years and Top Book Recommendations

The Genesis of Bookreporter

• 💡 Carol Fitzgerald founded Bookreporter in 1996, a pioneer in the online book community long before platforms like Booktok and Bookstagram existed.
• 🚀 The driving force behind Bookreporter's longevity, nearly 30 years, is the enthusiasm from readers and the connection between readers and authors.

Evolution of the Author-Reader Experience

• 💬 A significant change in the book industry is how authors have become personalities.
• 📱 Unlike the past where author information was limited to a book's back cover, authors now engage with readers through social media and newsletters, creating a more dynamic interaction.

Top Book Recommendations

• 📚 "Strangers" by Belle Burden is a memoir exploring a marriage from its end backward, detailing the signs of a potential separation that were missed.
• ⛸️ "Blade" by Wendy Walker is a thriller set in the world of competitive figure skating, featuring a young skater accused of murder and her defense by a former skater turned lawyer.