Don't forget! WTAW Press is hosting our first-ever (Mostly) Silent Reading Party! Grab a book, bring your favorite beverage, and join us on Thursday, October 29 at 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature mystery guest authors, book bundle giveaways, and an hour of reading in good company.

Happy one-month anniversary! Help us celebrate Betty's latest title, ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by Leah De Forest. Order ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW NOW with the link in our bio or at www.wtawpress.org/product-page....

Today is Let Freedom Read Day, the final day of Banned Books Week! Why not take an action (or two!) to help defend books from censorship? Buy a banned book, or check one out from your local library. Support anti-censorship advocacy. Write to your local school board. There are so many ways to help!

Don't forget! WTAW Press is hosting our first-ever (Mostly) Silent Reading Party! Grab a book, get comfortable, and join us on Thursday, October 29 at 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature mystery guest authors, book bundle giveaways, and an hour of reading in good company. Registration is open!

October is National Book Month and we're celebrating with WHAT READING GIVES US. At the end of the month, we have something exciting planned! Grab a book, get comfortable, and join us for WTAW's first-ever virtual (Mostly) Silent Reading Party. Register at bit.ly/silent-readi..., or scan the QR code

🎥 Did you miss the launch party for ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW? 📺 Watch now via the link in our bio, on the WTAW Press YouTube channel, or at www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf8Z... Interested in watching more author conversations? Check out WTAW's YouTube archives at www.youtube.com/@whythereare...

The virtual launch of ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW: A NOVEL by Leah De Forest, is tonight at 8:30 PM ET! 📚 VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH 📅 September 17 🕣 8:30 PM ET 💻 Register via the QR code, the link in our bio, or at bit.ly/AKoKT-launch

Happy Pub Day! Help us celebrate Betty's latest title, ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by Leah De Forest. Order ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW NOW with the link in our bio or at www.wtawpress.org/product-page... VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH! Register via the QR code, the link in our bio, or at bit.ly/AKoKT-launch

Betty's latest title, ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by Leah De Forest, publishes in one week! ✨ Available September 15 ✨ Preorder your copy now for 20% off and get ready to step into this provocative, unforgettable novel. Purchase with the link in our bio or at www.wtawpress.org/product-page...

In case you missed it ... Betty is hosting a virtual book launch for its latest title, ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by Leah De Forest, on September 17! Don't miss our virtual book launch! 📚 📅 September 17 🕣 8:30 PM ET 💻 Register via the link in our bio, or at bit.ly/AKoKT-launch

Mark your calendars! 📚✨ Leah De Forest, the author of ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW, has several exciting events coming up—including Betty’s virtual book launch on September 17 at 8:30 PM ET. 💻 Register via the QR code, the link in our bio, or at bit.ly/AKoKT-launch

5 days left! 📚✨ Our submission manager is open for full-length prose manuscripts until August 31, 2026. You can submit your manuscript and read our full list of guidelines with the link in our bio or here 👉 wtaw-press.submittable.com/submit/35509... We can't wait to read your work! 👏

📖 #FirstLineFriday "Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean floated one whitened rubber duck." A first line that instantly sparks curiosity. 🌊🦆 ✨ Available September 15 ✨ For 20% off, preorder ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW using the QR code, the link in our bio, or at www.wtawpress.org/product-page...

Mark your calendars for an evening of conversation, storytelling, and celebration. 📚 VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH 📅 September 17 🕣 8:30 PM ET 💻 Register via the QR code, the link in our bio, or at bit.ly/AKoKT-launch

🚨 1 Month Left!🚨 Our submission manager is open to accepting full-length prose manuscripts of any genre until August 31, 2026. You can submit your manuscript and read our full list of guidelines here 👉 wtaw-press.submittable.com/submit/35509... We can't wait to read your work! 👏

We're delighted to share this wonderful review of ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by Leah de Forest, forthcoming from Betty. Read the full review with the link in our bio or at www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Submissions to Betty Books are now OPEN! 🚨 If you've been waiting to submit your manuscript, now's your chance. Our submission manager is now open to accepting full-length prose manuscripts of any genre until August 31, 2026. Learn more and submit here 👉 buff.ly/7xZdiU6

Come June 1st, we want you to be prepared to submit your manuscript to Betty Books. So what does that preparation mean? 🤔 Take a glimpse into how Betty operates and some of the guidelines for manuscript submissions. Learn more about the rest of our requirements and who we are at wtawpress.com/betty

Betty's submission period will officially open June 1, 2026. If you've been waiting for your chance to submit your manuscript to us, your chance is coming! Stay tuned for more information on our submission guidelines and keep an eye out for when submissions open here: buff.ly/OaDF97z

Preorders are now live for Any Kind of Known Tomorrow by @ldeforest.bsky.social! ✨📖 Full of compassionate insight and incisive wit, this book is a provocative meditation on immigration, family ties and the ways that we must all face the future. Preorder here: www.wtawpress.org/product-page...

It’s been one year since our second Betty title, The Boat Not Taken by @joannackalbus.bsky.social, came into the world! 👏📖 This book continues to resonate in such a lasting way, and we’re so grateful to every reader who has picked it up, shared it, and kept it alive in conversation.

May is a time of reflection for Betty Publisher and Editor in Chief @pegalfordpursell.bsky.social. In this special newsletter edition, she shares what sets Betty apart as an independent press—and where we’re headed next. 📚✨ Read the full letter: bit.ly/4uyrfn6

Join Betty author @janishubschman.bsky.social at the Montclair Literary Festival on May 2nd where she'll be moderating a special discussion between debut authors, Reenah Shah, Vincent Yu, and Jill Rosenburg! More details here: buff.ly/kB4ND9n

Did you know Betty author @ldeforest.bsky.social is a Senior Editor at Bloom and runs The POV Playbook? Both pages are worthwhile resources for writers of all ages, experience levels, and persuasions. Do yourself a favor and check them out! Bloom: bit.ly/4cBUEqq POV Playbook: bit.ly/4mX1Kt9

Celebrate Independent Book Store Day by joining Betty author @janishubschman.bsky.social tomorrow for a special book signing and meet and greet! 📚✍️ The event will take place at Big Red Books in New York. Don't miss out! Find more information here: bit.ly/48eTQF7

For Earth Day, we're considering the stories that shape how we understand the world around us. 🌎🌳 If the Owl Calls by @sharonw.bsky.social takes place during a time of environmental resistance in Norway, where a political conflict becomes something much more personal. Learn more: bit.ly/4cpWhWM

Choosing a favorite line from your own book is a little bit like choosing a favorite memory—impossible, slightly unfair, and always revealing. Still, we asked our Betty authors to try and here's what they said! What was your favorite line from a Betty book? Comment below. 👇

Looking for your next read, but don't know what to choose? 🤔 We’re pairing stories you already adore with Betty titles that hit the same emotional notes, whether it’s sharp wit, heart-stopping tension, or unforgettable characters. Swipe and let us know which one steals your heart! 📚✨

What’s a book that fooled you—in the best way? From shocking twists to narrators you can’t quite trust, this month’s Betty’s Corner is all about the stories that surprised us. Let us know if you decide to add a few of these books to your TBR list! Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3ZC1JA2

Take a look at our March wrap-up! Bettys @ilzeduarte.bsky.social, @magdabartkowska.bsky.social, and @ldeforest.bsky.social took Baltimore by storm at the beginning of the month. From AWP to an offsite reading with @vineleavespress.bsky.social to Leah De Forest's panel, March was packed!