Book Bub Deals for 9/3/2021

 

The Lemon Cookbook By Ellen Jackson With lemons, you can bring a refreshing tanginess — and a bit of brightness — to both sweet and savory dishes. This cookbook showcases delicious recipes featuring lemons, from enticing entrées to decadent desserts. Cooking $1.99  $9.99 Amazon

Quiet, Please By Scott Douglas “Unique and utterly engaging” (Booklist): What really goes on at your local library? A McSweeney’s contributor and former librarian shares his stories from behind the front desk in this entertaining memoir! “Cleverly written… Scott Douglas brings us into the stacks” (Chicago Tribune). Humor $0.99  $2.99 Amazon

The Last Man on the Mountain By Jennifer Jordan “A fascinating tale” (Associated Press): In 1939, a wealthy socialite took on the infamous K2 summit. Witness Dudley Wolfe’s ill-fated expedition in a riveting account from one of the people who discovered his remains 63 years later. “Jordan’s skilled storytelling brings Wolfe to vivid life” (Library Journal). Biographies and Memoirs $2.99  $9.99 Amazon

The Essential Chomsky By Noam Chomsky This wide-ranging, thought-provoking collection features seminal works from a philosopher, political critic, and New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the foremost gadfly of our national conscience” (The New York Times). Includes essays on foreign policy, linguistics, power, media, and more. General Nonfiction $1.99  $11.99 Amazon

Awestruck By Jonah Paquette Can awe-inspiring moments help us live happier, healthier lives? Discover the power of wonder in a book that “brings together fascinating science and practical suggestions to help readers enjoy the benefits of awe in everyday life” (New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson). Advice and How-To $1.99  $13.99 Amazon

The World in 1800 By Olivier Bernier “Panoramic… Very readable” (Library Journal): In 1800, a world of war, political intrigue, and growing global empires showed the unmistakable signs of transformation. This look at the birth of the modern era is “an absorbing work of popular history” (Booklist). History $1.99  $9.99 Amazon

The Gathering Storm#history By Winston S. Churchill In this “enduring” history (The New York Times), Winston Churchill traces the roots of Nazism in Germany and describes Britain’s entrance into World War II. Part of the series that led to Churchill’s Nobel Prize in Literature. History $1.99  $17.99 Amazon

Caleb’s Crossing By Geraldine Brooks A New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: On 17th-century Martha’s Vineyard, young Bethia strikes up a friendship with Caleb — a chieftain’s son whose life will unfold in surprising ways. “A dazzling act of the imagination” (The Boston Globe), with nearly 15,000 five-star Goodreads ratings. Historical Fiction $1.99  $13.99 Amazon

The Grapes of Wrath By John Steinbeck A classic, Pulitzer Prize–winning novel from the author of East of Eden: As the Great Depression rocks the nation, the Joad family embarks on a journey to fight for their future. “Steinbeck’s best novel” (Time). Bestsellers, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction $1.99  $14.99 Amazon

Murder at the Manor By Catherine Coles Evelyn is expecting the weekend at her husband’s family estate to be utter boredom. But things prove to be the opposite when his uncle is found murdered… Can she find the real killer before her spouse takes the blame? With over 500 five-star Goodreads ratings! Cozy Mysteries Free!  $2.98