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Monday, November 1, 2021

Ereader book deals 11/1/2021


Christmas Bump
by Trisha Ridinger McKee
BARGAIN
Chick Lit
Rating: 4.3


Winona has been sheltered her entire life. Raised by a protective single father and overshadowed by her high-achieving, older half-sister, she is suddenly feeling the need to break free and pave her own way. When she discovers she is pregnant, she moves to a small town, the sort of place she has always dreamed of with quaint shops and neighbors that stop in for a cup of tea... and town festivals, including the ever-popular Christmas Festival.

The only snag in her dream move is the irritatingly handsome, independent Cooper, the same guy who owns the house she is renting. Struggling to overcome her spoiled ways and prepare for the upcoming baby, Winona knows she has to ignore the charm of this man or possibly risk falling into the same trap she worked so hard to escape.


Wanderer's Song
by P.E. Padilla
BARGAIN
Epic Fantasy
Rating: 4.3


The one to crush the darkness... Nearly three thousand years ago, the Prophet penned the Song of Prophecy, foretelling a time when darkness would engulf the world and threaten all life. The Malatirsay would come, the Chosen One to save the world of Dizhelim, wielding magic unseen in centuries. To prepare for this future time, the Hero Academy was built, its sole purpose to train the One. But it has lost its focus throughout the ages, not watching vigilantly for the signs of the end.

The time has arrived and the animaru have come, dark creatures of un-life, intent on snuffing out all living things and light itself. But where is the Malatirsay?


Evangelina
by Tammy Gross
BARGAIN
Coming-of-Age Thriller
Rating: 5.0


Based on the award-winning film script, which is inspired by a true story, EVANGELINA is optioned to become a Hollywood motion picture.

Just before Halloween, 13-year-old Autumn is sent to counseling after an assault. In her first session, a murder victim seems to be reaching out to her for help to find the victim's murderer, who may be closer than Autumn thinks.

But before she can solve the crime, Autumn must figure out if she's truly psychic or just psycho before a very real murderer catches up with her.


A Strongman for Christmas
by Marisa Masterson
BARGAIN
Christian Fiction
Rating: 4.5


Wynona Thorne lives a hard-scrabble existence with her father. At least their life was peaceful. That all changed when her father died. Her brother's behavior turns violent now that Wynona's father isn't there to stop him. Desperate, she takes her future into her own hands by answering an advertisement to be a mail-order bride.

Neither the groom or bride are completely transparent in their letters. He travels with a circus. She's, well, stout! When they meet, Cornelius Branard refuses to marry Wynona. Stranded at the circus, what will Wynona do? Can she trust the strong giant who is built so much like her terrible brother?


It's All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life
by Ellen Vaughn & Denise Jackson
BARGAIN
Inspirational
Rating: 4.6


Alan and Denise Jackson's life seemed like a fairy tale: high school sweethearts marry young and leave small-town Georgia to pursue big dreams in Music City. They pay their dues, work hard, weather deep disappointments. Then their dreams come true.

In fairy tales, the Jacksons' material success plus their "perfect" marriage, their three beautiful daughters, and their supportive families would have signaled a happily-ever-after ending. But real life is different from fairy tales.


Journal of a Trapper
by Osborne Russell
FREEBIE
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.4


In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, under the direction of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the salmon and fur trade. He would remain there, hunting, trapping, and living off the land, for the next nine years.

Journal of a Trapper is his remarkable account of that time as he developed into a seasoned veteran of the mountains and experienced trapper.

Monday, September 20, 2021

Ereader books for 9/20/2021

Trial, Error, and Success
by Dr. Sima Dimitrijev & Maryann Karinch
BARGAIN
Non-Fiction/Business
Rating: 4.5


Everything in nature evolves by trial and error. We cannot avoid this fundamental method of natural evolution, but our human advantage is that we can think about and learn from the errors before trying again.

Trial, Error, and Success helps boost that advantage with 10 insights into realistic knowledge, thinking, and emotional intelligence. You will see throughout the book how successful thinking combines sharp analyses of new information with broad analogies to existing knowledge. The authors use real-life examples to show: How thinking can avoid overgeneralization traps. How to create new knowledge by trial-and-error thinking. How to reduce personal risk and maximize benefits by collective application of the trial-and-error process. It becomes obvious why machine learning and automatic actions cannot replace human intelligence and decision making!


Runaway Masters: A True Story of Slavery, Freedom, Triumph, and Tragedy Beyond 1619 and 1776
by Joseph Cotto
BARGAIN
History
Rating: 5.0


For generations, they ruled over blacks and whites. They were--and still are--the Seminoles, the only American Indians who never surrendered to Uncle Sam. Runaways from other tribes, the Seminoles carved a kingdom for themselves out of the wilds of Florida, despite British and Spanish imperialists theoretically ruling the day.

The Seminoles also enslaved fugitives from American plantations, creating a slaveholding society unlike any other. When the Americans wanted not only their slaves back, but unsurpassed control over Florida, the Seminoles formed a groundbreaking alliance with those who they held in bondage. What happened next is an epic story of victory, defeat, friendship, betrayal, hard truths, damnable lies, integration, segregation, heroism, cowardice, deep respect, blind hatred, and--above all else--the struggle for survival.


Calaway Jones
by Blair Howard
BARGAIN
Mystery/Detective Thriller
Rating: 4.6


When a detective is this good, his family inevitably ends up in the crosshairs...

Harry Starke has lost count of the criminals he's put behind bars, and death threats are part of the job description. But when a sniper's bullet comes within inches of Starke's wife, his whole world changes. It turns out an ex-congressman with an axe to grind doesn’t just want to kill the detective. He wants Starke to suffer...

To protect the people he loves, Starke must play cat and mouse with a deadly ex-Mossad agent. His only chance to keep his wife and crew alive is to crack the case in record time. If he fails, it won't be long until the assassin's aim finds its mark...


Edge of Magic
by Jayne Faith
FREEBIE
Urban Fantasy
Rating: 4.3


My name is Tara Knightley, and I'm on the Fae mafia's hit list. My childhood crush just rode back into town, too, and that may spell even bigger trouble...

My talent for sensing magical objects has made me a damn good professional thief for the past decade. But it's also what got me into a blood oath with notorious Fae mob boss Grant Shaw. My relationship with Shaw is rapidly souring, and I need to break free before it turns deadly. The solution? I must steal a magic skull from Shaw's biggest rival and deliver it to him, and then he'll nullify our blood oath.


The Dog Who Came to Stay
by Hal Borland
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.5


The national bestselling memoir of a friendship between a New England outdoorsman and the scrawny foxhound who came to his door one snowy day.

A longtime journalist and a winner of the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing, Borland tells the tale of the time he shared with Pat in this touching true story that "will appeal to many sportsmen and to all people who have ever been closely attached to a dog" (The New York Times Book Review).


Summertime in My Heart
by Billie Houston
FREEBIE
Christian Fiction
Rating: 4.4


Fern Marshall has not seen her ex-husband in fifteen years. Their parting was less than amicable. Now she is faced him with telling him that their eighteen-year-old daughter has been in an automobile accident. If her bad news ended there, she could manage. Unfortunately, it does not.

Drew Marshall feels keenly his failure as a father. When his ex-wife brings a message that his daughter has been in an accident, guilt gnaws at him. He should have been there for her. Her next revelation shakes the foundation of his world; calling into question all he thought to be settled and sure.

Monday, September 13, 2021

BookBub Deals for 9/13/2021

 

A Proposal to Die For
By Vivian Conroy
Lady Alkmene Callender is bored with London — until the suspicious death of a wealthy visitor! Can Lady Alkmene and journalist Jake Dubois crack the case? An irresistible mystery set during the roaring twenties.
Cozy Mysteries
$0.99  $3.99
Amazon
Mamushka
By Olia Hercules
“This food is pretty extraordinary” (The New York Times): Explore Eastern European cuisine in your home kitchen with this gorgeous collection of over 100 recipes from a Ukrainian-born chef who offers “a gorgeous love letter to the food of her homeland” (Saveur).
Cooking
$1.99  $11.99
Amazon
The F Word
By Louie Anderson with Carl Kurlander
An Emmy Award–winning comedian offers an “entertaining and heartfelt portfolio” (Publishers Weekly) of stories from his chaotic upbringing as one of 11 children — from alien visitations to run-ins with the Swedish Mafia.
Humor
$1.99  $8.99
Amazon
In the Wars
By Dr. Waheed Arian
“This book is a gift” (Khaled Hosseini). Born in war-torn Afghanistan, Waheed Arian spent much of his childhood in refugee camps before immigrating to the UK and becoming an NHS doctor. He chronicles his story in this “thrilling and absorbing read… What a life and what an inspiration” (Stephen Fry).
Biographies and Memoirs
$0.99  $23.99
Amazon
A Dog Named Beautiful
By Rob Kugler
“Heartfelt and uplifting” (Publishers Weekly): Grieving the loss of his brother in battle, Marine veteran Rob found comfort and healing in Bella, a lovable chocolate Labrador. But when his cherished companion became sick, the two embarked on a cross-country road trip that would change both their lives forever.
Biographies and Memoirs
$2.99  $11.99
Amazon
Perfect English Grammar
By Grant Barrett
Wall Street Journal bestseller: This comprehensive tome provides the tools you need to achieve expert communication skills. Includes core grammar rules, composition guidelines, and other valuable instruction!
General Nonfiction
$2.99  $5.99
Amazon
What Matters Most
By Chanel Reynolds
Chanel Reynolds didn’t realize how unprepared she was for her husband’s sudden death — but now, she shares hard-earned wisdom and a practical plan to prepare for the unthinkable, from living wills to emergency funds. “How free I feel to have these tasks done” (Wall Street Journal bestselling author Vicki Robin).
Advice and How-To
$1.99  $11.99
Amazon
How to Be a Tudor
By Ruth Goodman
An NPR Best Book of 2016: What was daily life like for commoners in Tudor England? Find out in this engrossing, meticulously researched history. “A revelation… It’s the next best thing to being there” (The New York Times Book Review).
History
$2.99  $9.99
Amazon
The Gown
By Jennifer Robson
In this “satisfying multigenerational epic” (Publishers Weekly), the lives of three women are intertwined through the creation of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown. “Jennifer Robson embroiders life, friendship, and hope into the somber gray world of postwar London… Marvelous and moving” (Kate Quinn).
Historical Fiction
$1.99  $11.99

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

BookBub deals for 9/7/2021

 

Death in Paris
By Emilia Bernhard
“Delightful” (Publishers Weekly): After her French ex dies, American sleuth Rachel and her best friend search for the killer in this cozy series starter “as luscious as a pain au chocolat served at a sidewalk café” (New York Times bestselling author Juliet Blackwell).
Cozy Mysteries
$0.99  $12.99
Amazon
Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers
By The Moosewood Collective
From a legendary restaurant that “has its finger on the pulse of superior, innovative vegetarian cuisine” (Publishers Weekly) comes this gorgeous guide to dinner. With over 175 showstopping meals that you can easily prepare any night of the week!
Cooking
$1.99  $18.99
Amazon
Clara’s War
By Clara Kramer
New York Times bestseller: As a girl, Clara Kramer survived the Nazi occupation of Poland by hiding in a secret bunker with 17 other people. Her memoir is “a gripping thriller and a heartbreaking drama… A classic of Holocaust history” (Booklist starred review).
Biographies and Memoirs
$1.99  $6.99
Amazon
Scout, Atticus, and Boo
By Mary McDonagh Murphy
Featuring interviews from figures such as Oprah Winfrey, James Patterson, and more, this essential read delves into the impact of American classic To Kill a Mockingbird. “You come away from Murphy’s book with a renewed amazement at what Lee was able to achieve with a single perfect novel” (Entertainment Weekly).
General Nonfiction
$2.99  $5.99
Amazon
The Power of Chōwa
By Akemi Tanaka
Chōwa is a timeless Japanese philosophy of balance, peace, and harmony. This uplifting guide will teach you how to thrive by applying its ideas and practices to your work, home life, and interpersonal relationships.
Advice and How-To
$1.99  $10.99
Amazon
1942: The Year That Tried Men’s Souls
By Winston Groom
In 1942, the United States began to turn the tide of World War II after a series of disastrous defeats. A Pulitzer Prize finalist chronicles the decisive year in this gripping history. “When not drawing in readers with the narrative, Groom is impressing them with his masterful analyses” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
History
$1.99  $17.99
Amazon
The Greatest Raid of All
By C. E. Lucas Phillips
British forces made a daring bid to destroy the critical Normandie Dock in the face of a Nazi onslaught in March of 1942. This “exciting and moving account of a great epic” (The Observer) is told with “clarity, precision, and its share of the famous British understatement” (Kirkus Reviews).
History
$0.99  $4.99
Amazon
The Promise
By Ann Weisgarber
“Superb” (Ron Rash): In 1900, Catherine dodges scandal by marrying her childhood friend Oscar. Meanwhile, housekeeper Nan grapples with her feelings for Oscar as a terrible storm brews… “A beautiful, deeply engaging story about love, loss, and the power of secrets to change our lives” (Booklist).
Historical Fiction
$1.99  $10.99
Amazon
The Lost Vintage
By Ann Mah
At her family’s vineyard in Burgundy, Kate discovers a secret chamber holding a diary, old wine, and a mystery reaching back to World War II. “If you enjoyed my Sarah’s Key and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, then this wonderful book by Ann Mah is for you” (Tatiana de Rosnay).
Bestsellers, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
$1.99  $11.99
Amazon

Ereader book deals 11/1/2021

Christmas Bump by Trisha Ridinger McKee BARGAIN Chick Lit Rating: 4.3 Winona has been sheltered her entire life. Raised by a protective sing...