Today's Featured Books
LitNuts: Books You Won't Find Elsewhere
LitNuts features books you probably won’t see elsewhere. (Scroll down to see our current selections.) What have you been missing? A lot of great indie books for one thing. Also, collections of short stories, essays and poetry - and even recent releases and award winners that other newsletters systematically exclude! How and why do they do that? Read more...
Note: Prices are current when books are posted on LitNuts.com but can change on short notice. Be sure to check the price before purchasing.Celebrate The Fourth in American online tonight + last chance to enter 2 giveaways!
It's Independence Day in the United States, and LitNuts would like wish everybody a happy holiday! One way to celebrate: Watch The Fourth in America on CNN tonight, a combination of music and fireworks from across the nation. Monday, July 4, 7 p.m. ET.
Giveaway deadlines: Two LitNuts giveaways will be ending soon! Enter for a chance to win in the Ekstasis Giveaway by July 5 and in The Sword and the Sunflower Giveaway by July 12.
"In America, nobody says you have to keep the circumstances somebody else gives you." ~Amy Tan
Shake by Bree M. Lewandowski

Faster by Alex Schuler
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Faster is an exciting drama with deeply drawn and flawed characters. The action is often exciting, and many chapters are page-turners." -Valerie W., Amazon. Out in the sun-bleached sands of the Mojave Desert, a group of masterminds comes together to transform the way we drive. Get pulled into a story of high-stakes action, obsession, and romance that fans of Michael Crichton and The Social Network won't be able to put down. "Highly recommend this novel. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!!" -P Wendy, Amazon. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
Shattered by Thomas Cannon
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

The Tome of Syyx by Stavros Saristavros

Tasked with helping secure the future of the town of Sanctuary, four young adventurers soon discover that armies of orcs and hobgoblins are far from the only threats to peace on the frontier. Ancient evils stir. Deals must be brokered. But can everyone be trusted? "I was thrilled for this book based on its synopsis: Orcs and Dragons and Adventure bode for an amazing story ready to unfold. And I cannot fault it: a great story did unfold!" -Elodie de Groot, Reedsy. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
New Giveaway: Win a $100 Target Gift Card!
“I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.” ~Emma Thompson
Betty's Child by Donald Dempsey
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Reality Barks: A Rescue Dog's Funny Story by Kit James
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

FREE - Little Lantern, Deep Darkness: The Complete Trilogy Boxed Set by Sakiv Koch

The Villains Who Snapped My Spine: A Memoir by A.H. Nazzareno
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Free online Tuesday: National Book Critics Circle author Melissa Febos
Free online literary event! Powell's Books presents Melissa Febos, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for her book, Girlhood. Thursday, June 30, 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
“The more we want to exploit a body, the less humanity we allow it.” ~Melissa Febos, Girlhood
Spotlight on Mark Bradford: The Sword and the Sunflower Giveaway
LitNuts is pleased to shine a spotlight on two works by author Mark Bradford: The Sword and the Sunflower, the first book in the duet, and Amira, the epic conclusion.
New Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win!
- 1st Prize: A signed copy of The Sword and the Sunflower, plus a $25 coffee shop gift card
- 2nd Prize (two winners!): Signed copies of The Sword and the Sunflower
The Sword and the Sunflower
Fantasy
From $4.99

This fantasy adventure explores the aftermath of catastrophe, in a new world distant yet familiar to us. It questions duty, family and challenges beliefs—all through the eyes of three strangers who have no business coming together.
Amira (The Sword and the Sunflower, Book 2)
Fantasy
From $4.99

Praise for The Sword and the Sunflower, Amira, and Mark Bradford
“I couldn’t recommend The Sword and the Sunflower enough. It forces the reader to question, grow and learn to question the world around them and the world living within themselves.” ~BookShelfMuse
"The Sword and the Sunflower books force the reader to question existentialism, world structures, cultural development and religious fervor. It's not just about a coming of age of the individuals we meet, but of entire populaces and the world at large." ~Goodreads Review
“With each step of the journey, Mark Bradford keeps his audience entertained while also on the edge of their chairs. The connections between the characters were rich and vital to the story. The story is very poignant and moving.” ~Audiobookreviewer.com
"Filled with emotional depth. Very captivating! The Sword and the Sunflower and Amira took me out of my living room and into another world." ~Amazon Review
About Mark Bradford
Mark Bradford is an author, speaker, podcast host, coach and builder. He invests a great deal of time and effort researching a subject to come up with an explanation for it that everyone can understand. His podcast interviews as well as his experiences have taught him what life is made of, time management tricks, what multitasking really is, and even how both order and chaos benefit our lives.
Mark has also been a business owner for 15+ years, and a full stack web developer. It is in his nature to build things that fix, augment or create a solution. The fruits of his labors have been a dating site, four books and a card game.
Mark speaks to professional associations, groups and businesses about status, time, energy and resources, and how we all connect. For more information, visit Mark's website.
FREE - Song Of Blue by Jay Ebonlight

Silicon Strike by Don DeBon

Rabbit Holes & Pepper Spray by Z.B. Meshenberg

Book I in a new Young Adult Urban/Portal Fantasy Series. An epic Urban Fantasy adventure like no other! “Some people get a wardrobe or a white rabbit. We got an orange.” This empowering tale of magic, deception, and inner strength features snarky banter, found family, close friendships and a quest to return home. "The dialogue is rapid fire and kept me reading straight through." ~Amazon Reviewer. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
The Last Roman: Exile by B.K. Greenwood
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

The Monster of Silver Creek by Belinda G. Buchanan
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Freelance Stepchild by Jonathan Nolan

PHILIP K. DUCK! Strange amphibian in a strange land, join the meandering adventures of Philip K. Duck as he survives an explosion at the Axis Box Factory only to begin a series of weird and violent adventures through increasingly divergent parallel worlds. This graphic novel is a long-form comic book novel, exploring themes of plague, mystery, world hopping between parallel Earths and strange adventures. It features physical 3D diorama backgrounds as well as colored line art. BASED ON THE OSR ROLEPLAYING GAME "WHITEFRANK" AND ITS MAJOR SOURCEBOOK SERIES "ZOOMWAY"! $28.88 SHOP NOW /
Iris in Violet by Gretchen Hoffmann

Her Hero by Quinn Marlowe

Sepia: If only he hadn't. If only she had. by Herlinde Cayzer
Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"This book lifts the spirit and touches the heart." ~Linda Stewart. Sepia is historical fiction blended with contemporary storytelling from World War II to the present day. "Shifting perspective between the past and present, the author creates a world filled with surprise, humour, heartache and ultimately redemption. A thoroughly enjoyable story." ~Dr. Katalin Gaal. Coming June 30. Pre-order from $1.99 SHOP NOW /
The Sneaky Sub: A football book for boys aged 9-13 by Zac Marks

It’s no fun being on the bench. Jed’s finding out the hard way. Someone will do anything to keep him off the pitch. But who is it, and why? And can he get back on the team? The Sneaky Sub: A football book for boys aged 9-13 is part of The Football Boys series, and is on sale in conjunction with a new release in the series. 4.3 stars on Amazon! From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Homeschooling on a Budget by Jessica Marie Baumgartner

Fireworks with Three Mountain Men by K.C. Crowne
