Today's Featured Books
Free online tonight: Friends & Fiction
Free online tonight: Friends & Fiction. Join the hosts of this popular web show as they interview bestselling authors. Tonight's guest: Janet Skeslien Charles, a New York Times and international bestselling author whose work has been translated into 37 languages. Wednesday, May 1, 7 PM EST.
"Books and ideas are like blood; they need to circulate, and they keep us alive." ~Janet Skeslien Charles, The Paris Library
FREE - Engaging Miss Shaw by Rachel Knowles
Bath 1815: All John Derringer wants is to disappear into his research. But after his brother's death, he must take on the family estate and care for his orphaned nephew. When Evelina Shaw hears of Mr. Derringer’s need for a governess, she seizes the opportunity to escape from her sister’s matchmaking. But as her life becomes entwined with the Derringer family, neither she nor John can predict the consequences. "A fabulous storyline with twists, transformations, and tender romance." ~Amazon Review. 4.5 stars, 67 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
A Shoe is to Chew by Siski Kalla
The Icehouse by J.J. Richards
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Three Shades Called Horace by Jinx James
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Magic and Miracle Multi Author Anthology
The 2 Keys To Permanent Weight Loss by Ken Flett
Finding Happiness by Boyd London
Memoir and Creative Nonfiction
What is it really like to be in the military? In this autobiography, Boyd London, tells how he found happiness through his experience in the military in the heat of Saudi Arabia, in the harsh cold of Alaska, after a devastating car accident, and no matter what he faced. From $7 SHOP NOW /
Whispers of the Nordic Draugr by Caroline Helenasdotter
New release: The Sister Knot from Ann S. Epstein & Vine Leaves Press
Congratulations to Ann S. Epstein and Vine Leaves Press on the release of The Sister Knot, a poignant exploration of friendship, resilience, and the enduring strength of the ties that bind.
★★★★★ "A moving, thorough, and entrancing novel about how two orphaned young Berlin women become each other’s family during and after the Holocaust." ~Simone Yehuda, contributing author of The Ones Who Remember: Second-Generation Voices of the Holocaust
The Sister Knot
NEW RELEASE: April 30, 2024Genre: Historical Fiction
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: $5.99
In the heart-wrenching tapestry of The Sister Knot, an enthralling tale unfolds, weaving the resilient bond of a female friendship against the backdrop of history. Set amidst the shadows of World War II, Liane and Frima, survivors of Holocaust trauma, find solace and strength in each other. Through cunning, theft, and prostitution, they navigate the unforgiving streets of Berlin and post-war existence.
Brought to the United States by a Jewish refugee agency, their destinies diverge, yet the unbreakable thread of their connection persists. Frima, the adopted sister, seemingly lives the American dream—excelling in academics, a prestigious college, a successful husband, intelligent children, and a fulfilling teaching career. On the other side of fate, Liane, thrust into a group home, rejects the conventional path, embracing a life of dead-end jobs, relinquishing a daughter for adoption, and finding solace in her art even amidst the struggles that lead her to prison.
Through six decades marked by drifting apart and fierce reunions, their trajectories reverse, challenging preconceived notions about destiny.
The Sister Knot beckons with its poignant exploration of friendship, resilience, and the enduring strength of the ties that bind. Join Liane and Frima on their journey through the tapestry of time, where the echoes of the past resonate in the unspoken language of sisterhood.
Praise for The Sister Knot
★★★★★ "A rich exploration of how individuals can emerge from challenging beginnings, finding strength and comfort in each other, despite the different paths their lives take... beautifully written and emotionally charged." ~Deepak Singh, author of Yaad Mohalla
★★★★★ "Liane follows a difficult path that includes an out-of-wedlock child and jail. Her close friend, Frima, is adopted into a loving family looking for a traditional daughter to bring them joy and grandchildren... The arc of their story will remain with readers long after the last page." ~Beth Kirschner, author of Copper Divide
★★★★★ "A painting of the intense, complex, difficult and joyful rhythms and layers of women’s relationships to one another." ~Rusty Allen, author of Ella’s War
About the Author
Ann S. Epstein writes novels, stories, memoir, poems, and essays. Her awards include a Pushcart Prize nomination for creative nonfiction, the Walter Sullivan prize in fiction, an Editors’ Choice selection by Historical Novel Review, and St. Lawrence Book Award Finalist nomination. Ann’s fiction credits include the novels On the Shore, Tazia and Gemma, A Brain. A Heart. The Nerve., The Great Stork Derby, and One Person’s Loss. Her work also appears in North American Review, Sewanee Review, PRISM International, Ascent, The Long Story, and elsewhere. In addition to writing, she has a doctorate in developmental psychology, a Master of Fine Arts in fiber, and certification as an end-of-life doula. To learn more, visit asewovenwords.com.
About the Publisher
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent. Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com.
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"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." ~Richard Steele
The Anachain by R. J. Francis
FREE - Ice Crown by Kay L. Moody
FREE - Scam A-Lama Ding Dong by Jinx James
“A rollicking romp deep inside the life of an aging Rock Star dinosaur. You'll laugh out loud.” ~Amazon review. Slide into the sleazy side of Show Biz with legendary Rock Star Marc Charles as he uncovers a sneaky mafia-like scam to con him. Marc stakes everything to outwit the crooked "pay-to-play" scammers. As the suspense builds, he must use all his cunning to beat them. But can he? It's a wild ride with a cheeky plot twist. 4.1 stars, 42 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
FREE - Finding Miss Giles by Philippa Jane Keyworth
Rise to the Horizon by Hyunah Kim
Can't Tame a Mongoose by Stan Rose
Memoir and Creative Nonfiction
Camelot Resurrection by Ryan Gaskin
FREE - Her Outlaw Highlander by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Wisdom from the Inner Oracle by Mohammed Ali Ejaz
Ring of Fire by Matthew Balleza
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Axel's Promise by Alicia LaBatti
Freebie Special Edition - All books free today!
Welcome to the LitNuts Freebie Special Edition, a selection of indie books, all 100% free today! Choose from an assortment of Literary Fiction, Children/Young Adult, General Nonfiction, and Mystery/Thriller/Crime/Horror books.
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The Mazatlan Showdown by Patrick Weill
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Her Target by Quinn Marlowe
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror