Today's Featured Books— Book of the Day

Escape to coastal Maine for second chances, romance, and great food! "The food and the characters are equally scrumptious in First Course—a delicious debut from Jenn Bouchard." –Emily Belden, author of Hot Mess and Husband Material. Recognized by the Hoffer Awards, Book Excellence Awards, NYC Big Book Awards, Paris Book Festival, American Fiction Awards, and San Francisco Book Festival. “I loved this story of reinvention and finding love when you least expect it. With charming characters and a setting that will have you rushing to book a trip to the Maine coast, First Course is the perfect book to tuck into your beach bag this summer.” –Kristin Contino, author of A House Full of Windsor. 4.26 stars, 129 ratings on Goodreads. From $3.99 SHOP NOW / 

Breaking the rules is required when it will save humanity’s last safe harbor. Ripped from his home and loaded onto a waiting spacecraft, Nathan Hurst and hundreds of others are ferried to a distant asteroid, Ixion. Those left behind are doomed to extinction, trapped on an Earth soon to be destroyed. Not everyone believes Earth has perished. Conspiracy theories blossom, and someone begins to sabotage the asteroid’s infrastructure. If Nathan doesn't untangle the truth from the lies, there won't be anywhere left to go. From $3.99 SHOP NOW / 

In Joyous Leadership: Stories of Learnings Along the Way, Mark Watson makes the case through pivotal personal stories that joyous leadership is not about short-term profit or prestige. It is a long-term endeavor to enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. Joyous Leadership shows that we all have plain or sometimes ugly personal stories that, like a prism examined in the light, transform into something that may surprise ourselves and inspire others. "A must-read for any aspiring leader." ~Lee C. Banks, Vice Chairman & President, Parker Hannifin Corporation. 5 stars, 55 ratings. From $6.49 SHOP NOW / 

"A self-help companion designed to unearth hope and help it to grow." ~Foreword Reviews. Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, and Transform Your Life is a proven, step-by-step guide for uncovering and putting into action the vision we each have in our hearts to live the life we are meant to lead. Provided with clarity and enhanced with inspirational client and personal stories, Pickard shares tools to identify, face, and overcome beliefs from childhood that hold us back, leave our comfort zones, cultivate fear as a driving force for change, and discover courage to take bold steps into the future. 4.7 stars, 54 ratings. From $7.99 SHOP NOW / 

Are you or a loved one facing cardiac surgery? There’s nothing more frightening than when your heart isn’t functioning the way it’s supposed to—except possibly when the heart of someone you love is in trouble. It's natural to want information before surgery, but much of what is on medical websites is incomprehensible jargon. Whether you’re preparing for heart surgery yourself or you’ll be supporting someone else, Welcome to the Zipper Club: Surviving Heart Surgery and Beyond will explain what to expect and how to survive beyond the surgery, and much more. 4.5 stars, 33 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW /