BookBub deals for 9/12/2021

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Readers’ Best Recipes By Old Farmer’s Almanac Readers of the legendary, long-standing Old Farmer’s Almanac share time-tested family recipes and the unforgettable stories of how they came to be! This special cookbook offers nearly 200 beloved recipes, money-saving tips, and more. Cooking $1.99  $12.99 Amazon

On Hitler’s Mountain By Irmgard A. Hunt Born in 1934, Irmgard Hunt grew up just steps away from Hitler’s mountain retreat in the Berchtesgaden Alps. In this “moving, unsettling” memoir (Publishers Weekly), she reflects on a childhood spent in the shadow of a monstrous regime — and her mission to confront the truth about her nation’s past. Biographies and Memoirs $1.99  $7.99 Amazon

Pure Invention By Matt Alt How did Japanese pop culture and technology go global? This “brilliant cultural survey” (Booklist starred review) examines the country’s many innovations and how they impacted the rest of the world. “Deep, engaging… A savvy study of Japan’s wide influence in ways both subtle and profound” (Kirkus Reviews). General Nonfiction $1.99  $11.99 Amazon

The 100 Simple Secrets of Successful People By David Niven Eager to uncover the secret to success? In this concise read, a psychologist draws on the findings of more than 1,000 scientific studies to reveal the key beliefs and habits of accomplished people from a myriad of backgrounds. Advice and How-To $1.99  $5.99 Amazon

The First American By H. W. Brands With over 9,300 five-star Goodreads ratings, this “comprehensive, lively” portrait (The Boston Globe) of Benjamin Franklin mines unpublished letters and other primary sources for insights into the life of an early American Renaissance man. “The authoritative Franklin biography for our time” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Joseph J. Ellis). History $2.99  $13.99 Amazon

The March of Folly By Barbara W. Tuchman “A glittering narrative” (The New York Times Book Review) from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: History is full of triumphs, but sometimes it’s the things that go wrong that resonate through the ages. Learn about terrible catastrophes — and how they shaped modern times. History $2.99  $14.99 Amazon

Marie Benedict Box Set By Marie Benedict Uncover the lives of four little-known women who changed the course of history in this box set of captivating novels from a New York Times bestselling author! “Benedict is a true master at weaving the threads of the past into a compelling story for today” (USA Today bestselling author Susan Meissner). Historical Fiction $4.99  $29.99 Amazon

Case of the One-Eyed Tiger By J.M. Poole When murder and theft turn a peaceful Oregon town upside down, all eyes turn to newcomer Zack Anderson! Can Zack find the real culprit with the help of his whip-smart corgi, Sherlock? A first-in-a-series whodunit with nearly 400 five-star ratings on Amazon. Cozy Mysteries Free!  $3.99 Amazon

Ereader deals for 9/7/2021

 

The Superstar Puppy
by Nicholas Lee
BARGAIN
Non-Fiction
Rating: 4.6

Are you considering bringing a little fluffy ball of joy into your family? Maybe you have long considered the idea of getting a puppy and welcoming them into your home, but you want to make sure you have all the information you need to offer that puppy a good life?

Perhaps you have only recently considered the idea, and are looking for a bit more guidance on what is required of a dog owner, to see whether it is a task that you can feasibly undertake? Or maybe you have grown up around dogs all your life, decided that now is the right time to get a puppy of your own, and want to make sure you know everything about raising them before you start your journey? Look no further! The Superstar Puppy: The Complete Handbook on how to Raise and Train the Perfect Dog is the perfect book for anyone considering a puppy in their lives, regardless of past experience.

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The Christmas Cookie Shop
by Ginny Baird
BARGAIN
Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4.4

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings you the start of a brand new holiday series...

Hannah Winchester is down on her luck and disillusioned with love, but her fortunes are about to change. When Hannah inherits a defunct bakery in East Tennessee, her first thought is to sell it and settle her substantial debt. Then the townsfolk welcome her warmly and she's taken with the joyful spirit of the place, where stores employ holiday themes and residents have surnames like Christmas and Claus. After a handsome lawman comes to her aid dressed as Santa, Hannah learns he's more than a hot guy in a red suit and shiny black boots. Sheriff Carter Livingston has joined in the cause of rejuvenating the town, and he's encouraging her to do her part...

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Indebted: The Berkshire Dragon
by Charmayne Hafen
BARGAIN
Fantasy
Rating: 4.4

A mother's greed and a father's blame game wreak havoc in the life of a young princess. Whether her mother left because of something Wren did...or didn't do...no longer matters. The king favors conquests that require his person and authority far away from his daughter, leaving her to her own devices.

Little does he know, things are about to change; the princess has matured. There is a dragon to slay. When the appointed day arrives, Princess Wren has already found some muscle and companions...must she face the dragon herself? No longer a lost bird, Wren disguises herself and finds a new life. In the new kingdom, spirited new fans flatter and fawn over her, bringing her gifts, but are they attracted to her skill or to her need?

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The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose
by Horace Williams Jr.
BARGAIN
Religious & Inspirational
Rating: 4.7

"If you have ever questioned God's love for you when you are suffering, this story will encourage and challenge you. Horace shares the struggles he has faced and how God uses and redeems our pain." -Sheila Walsh, co-host of Life Today and author of Praying Women

Horace Williams Jr. has faced the fire. He has walked through the fire and the flood. Through the trials of life, Horace has learned the value and benefit of enduring affliction. He shares his acquired wisdom in his book, The Furnace of Affliction. When Satan attacks us, God uses those negatives to build our faith and strengthen us. Horace authored this book to offer hope and encouragement to those suffering and walking through the fire themselves. Horace explains several reasons behind suffering and makes sure that the reader understands the importance of suffering in maturing. God is always in control and uses everything in our life for good to those who love Him. This book will help you understand the purpose and goal of suffering, give you purpose and direction, and bring glory to God.

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The Popsicle Cookbook
by BookSumo Press
FREEBIE
Cookbook
Rating: 4.3

The Popsicle Cookbook is a cookbook for popsicle lovers. This cookbook is an exploration into the world of frozen desserts and how easy they are to create. You will find over 50 delicious popsicle and ice pop recipes spread throughout one rich cookbook.

Each recipe is a deep exploration into a particular way of preparing a delicious frozen dessert. You will learn all the different tastes popsicles can provided i.e. creamy and milky, sweet and tart, delicious and buttery.

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A Beautiful Mind
by Sylvia Nasar
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.5

The powerful, dramatic biography of math genius John Nash, who overcame serious mental illness and schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize.

"How could you, a mathematician, believe that extraterrestrials were sending you messages?" the visitor from Harvard asked the West Virginian with the movie-star looks and Olympian manner. "Because the ideas I had about supernatural beings came to me the same way my mathematical ideas did," came the answer. "So I took them seriously."

Ereader deals for 9/2/2021

 

The Pregnant Indian Bride
by Florence Linnington
BARGAIN
Western Romance
Rating: 5.0

When things go wrong in the Old West, you can neither run nor hide. Ninovan has only one desire: to survive. Her loved ones are dead and her home is in ashes. But she must live in order to carry on the stories of those who have fallen at the hands of the frontier solders. And Ninovan learns that in order to survive, she must make a terrifying choice: become an Indian mail order bride. A pregnant Indian mail order bride, to be exact.

Todd, a blacksmith residing in the small mountain town in Colorado, lost his wife in childbirth and though he wants to remarry, he never wants to have children. When Todd takes Ninovan in as his mail order bride, Ninovan is unsure if she can live with him, or if she can live without him. And Todd is crushed when he realizes Ninovan is pregnant with her late husband's child...

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Summer Solstice Shenanigans
by Multiple Authors
BARGAIN
Urban Fantasy Anthology
Rating: 4.5

A full-moon solstice. Let the magic flow. Feel the power. Fae come out to play, vampires rove from dusk til dawn, and werewolves howl. Do they howl... On this one fateful night, out come the witches, demons, vampires, shifters, and fantastic creatures in a celebration of magic and mayhem. Some spells can only be cast or curses broken on this rare, enchanted night. If you dare, follow the fae down a magical path but beware of getting forever lost. There's trouble around every corner amidst the glow of the supernatural.

This summer solstice anthology includes twenty-five brand new, never before published, urban fantasy short stories from international bestselling authors as well as exciting new talent.

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We've Only Just Begun
by Kathleen Ball
BARGAIN
Sweet Historical Western Romance
Rating: 4.5

Susan Farr would travel any distance for a chance at a new beginning. After losing her parents and her home in a tragic twist of fate, she's determined to hitch a ride on the next wagon train to the Oregon coast--even if it means marrying her way in. But when she's swept off her feet by the handsome wagon master, her marriage of convenience to someone else turns into a conundrum of the heart.

Mike Todd keeps his passengers on a tight reign. In his role as wagon master, he's fended off too many native raiders and kidnappers to allow pretty young maidens to travel alone. But when his code of conduct saddles the alluring Susan to a deadbeat drunk, his own budding feelings may just inspire a change of course...

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Return of the Druid
by Clark Graham
FREEBIE
Fantasy
Rating: 3.9

"Your kind's not welcome here." the last druid of the land heard before the chair smashed over his head. The next thing he knew, he was sitting in the dungeon; Brieg, the only one of his kind left in a land full of people who hated him.

Elsie, the witch, took pity on him, borrowing the king's yacht to ship him off to the land of her father. She gave him only one task: Get rid of all the kings of the land and stop the continuous wars. Now Brieg faces distrustful townspeople, spies, and assassins.

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Healing the Stormy Marriage
by R. Christian Bohlen & Helen M. Bohlen
BARGAIN
Christian Self-Help
Rating: 4.9

Hope and Help for YOU when Your Loved One has Mental Health or Addiction Issues

Here's proof that marriages embroiled in mental health or addiction issues can make it (and how). Imagine waking up tomorrow with new hope because you understand the secrets of living successfully with an unstable spouse. What if you could feel more confident, more in control, and less resentful? How? By embracing the easy-to-read recommendations from the husband-and-wife author team who beat all the odds to find joy in marriage despite multiple mental illness diagnoses (each)! In spite of family members and friends persuading them to call it quits, they found power in their faith and developed new skills recommended by world-renowned mental health and marriage researchers--now neatly interwoven in this groundbreaking volume--for you.

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Tears of the Silenced
by Misty Griffin
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.7

A "stunningly written memoir" that takes you on the journey of a child abuse and sexual assault survivor turned activist. Photo Gallery included (Medium).

When Misty Griffin was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch and subjected to almost complete isolation, sexual abuse, and extreme physical violence. Their stepfather kept a loaded rifle by the door to make sure the young girls were too terrified to try to escape...

BookBub Deals 9/1/2021

 

Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas By Nancy Coco Fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy is already busy during the Christmas season on Mackinac Island. But when she stumbles upon a dying woman with some surprising last words, Allie puts catching a killer on her holiday to-do list. A deliciously fun mystery! Cozy Mysteries $0.99  $6.99 Amazon Come On Over By Jeff Mauro In this USA Today bestselling recent release, the host of an Emmy Award–nominated Food Network show serves up laughs and crowd-pleasing recipes. “Charming and utterly scrumptious… The author’s upbeat tone and smart mix of fare make this collection sing” (Publishers Weekly starred review). Cooking $1.99  $14.99 Amazon Three Ordinary Girls By Tim Brady During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, courageous teenagers Hannie, Truus, and Freddie formed an underground squad of female resisters. Discover “an important, untold story from World War II” (Damien Lewis) in this read that chronicles their heroic work. Biographies and Memoirs $1.99  $9.06 Amazon Rousseau’s Dog By David Edmonds and John Eidinow The fascinating and dramatic rivalry between two renowned 18th-century philosophers comes alive in this “absorbing cultural history” (Publishers Weekly) involving the Age of Enlightenment, a war of ideas, and clashing personalities. General Nonfiction $1.99  $5.99 Amazon The Complete Medicinal Herbal By Penelope Ody Dive into the world of natural remedies with this authoritative guide! Covers medicinal properties of more than 120 herbs and 250 simple treatments for everyday ailments like colds, digestive problems, and more. Advice and How-To $1.99  $14.99 Amazon The First Frontier By Scott Weidensaul In this “exhaustively researched” history (The Seattle Times), a Pulitzer Prize finalist examines how Europeans and Native Americans clashed in the era before the American Revolution. “Revealing… A stirring panorama of the land and the peoples who made their mark on it” (Booklist). History $1.99  $12.99 Amazon Money for Nothing By Thomas Levenson “Narrative history at its best” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Liaquat Ahamed): In 1719, Britain’s South Sea Company began dealing in government debt — a scheme that led to the world’s first financial crisis. “An enthralling account of an economic revolution that emerged from a scandal” (Kirkus Reviews). History $1.99  $13.99 Amazon Cilka’s Journey By Heather Morris A “stirring” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly) from the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz: In the wake of World War II, Cilka is moved from a concentration camp to a Siberian prison — where a friendship with a doctor could change her life. An “incredible story of bravery” (Library Journal). Bestsellers, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction $1.99  $10.99 Amazon Second Son By Pamela Taylor As the second son in his family, Alfred’s duty is to serve his king — but his grandfather believes Alfred has a different destiny… “A fine-grained and emotionally satisfying medieval adventure” (Kirkus Reviews). Historical Fiction Free!  $2.99 Amazon The Executions By Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer In 1892, the Choctaw Nation faces an escalating ideological conflict as Ruth Ann Teller and her brother investigate a local murder for their family’s controversial newspaper… A gripping historical novel that’s first in a series. Historical Fiction Free!  $0.99 Amazon