Today's Featured Books— Literary Fiction and Poetry
BECOMING: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet By Nadia Brown
BECOMING is an uplifting poetry collection of inspirational poems and articles about living a life of fulfillment. The author draws upon her own experiences, inspirations, and what she feels most passionate about. The poetry in this book is written about various topics; however, its main theme is about utilizing your God-given talents and gifts in such a way that leads to a fulfilling life. It is the follow-up to her to her award-winning poetry book collection, Unscrambled Eggs. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /SHE by Lamar D. Vine
After a heart attack at 40 nearly ends him, a broken man escapes to Thailand—shedding his old life to become a writer and digital nomad. Freedom feels like salvation until stage IV pancreatic cancer strikes. In the shadow of death, Em enters: young, enigmatic, half his age. She cooks beef pho, cleans his condo, shares his bed, and refuses to let him die alone. Their raw, passionate connection becomes his final light. A searing autofiction novella of despair, reinvention, late-life love, and borrowed time. Tap, tap, tap… until the keys fall sile From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Echoes of Nothing by Lamar D. Vine
A man trapped in a soul-crushing routine—dead-end job, crumbling marriage, buried dreams—suffers a heart attack that shatters his numbness. Survival demands radical change: he sells everything, flees to Southeast Asia, becomes a self-published writer and digital nomad. Freedom arrives, but so does the echo of nothing: isolation, regret, the weight of a life half-lived. Through stream-of-consciousness prose, this autofiction novella confronts the cost of escape, the silence of solitude, and the ghosts that follow no matter how far you run. FREE – SHOP NOW /
My Silly World by Zach Pratt
Featured $1 E-Book Special. Limited Time Only. A whimsical journey through the quiet corners of the imagination. This collection of 126 poems pairs sharp, observational verse with minimalist line art, blending humor with the profound. Each piece is crafted with a rhythmic, rhyming structure, offering a sophisticated yet playful experience. From everyday observations to absurd imaginations, it's a celebration of my perspective—perfect for fans of clever wit and visual storytelling. From $1 – SHOP NOW /
Just River by Sara B. Frase
Sam, a cross-dresser with a voice like Tina Turner's and his best friend Carol, a cashier who stress eats, prove their mettle when Carol's daughter Garnet is imprisoned for defending herself against a violent boyfriend. Sam and Carol's plots to save Garnet have consequences, however. An innocent boy is blamed for their actions and kidnapped, a dog gets poisoned, and Garnet's life is imperiled as parole becomes a distant dream. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Flowers from Ashes by M. Rae
On the eve of 1900, Lizzie Banfield’s hopeful world shatters when her mother unexpectedly dies. Deeming Lizzie "ruined," her estranged Great Aunt Martha gives her younger siblings away and banishes Lizzie to Milbourne Manor, a grim reformatory in Yorkshire. Trapped over 200 miles from home under the sadistic rule of head matron Matilda Smith, Lizzie endures grueling labor and abuse meant to break her spirit. Yet, amidst the cruelty, she refuses to surrender. She uses the new bonds she makes to survive and reclaim her stolen autonomy. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
They Called Me Margaret by Florence Osmund
Cozy mystery writer Margaret Manning thinks her husband may be mimicking the behavior of some of the shadier characters in her books, even though he claims to have never read any of them. When several pieces of her jewelry go missing, she wonders if he’s responsible for it or if she’s losing her mind. When her world becomes complicated, her dream of opening a bookstore for indie authors begins to crumble…along with the promise for a happier life. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Whisper County by Teresa E. Nelson
In the heart of Souls River, where whispers linger and secrets fester, the quaint town is shaken to its core when a blood-spattered farm becomes the stage for a chilling mystery.
All eyes turn to Gus Olson, a hardworking man with a reputation tarnished by the disappearance of the captivating waitress, Annabelle.
As law enforcement and the tight-knit community unite in their conviction of Gus as the ruthless killer, a lone defender emerges in the form of a dedicated attorney. Faced with countless dead ends and a town brimming with suspicion, the tenacious lawyer, Horace Van Zinga, embarks on a relentless quest to unearth the truth and prove Gus's innocence. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Cobbler's Crusaders Author name: Rick Steigelman
“A charmingly whimsical, whip-smart slice of Parisian life wrapped in equal parts heart and humor" ~A. Norton, Likely Story. Jacquelyn Pajot, a nine-year-old American visiting her sanctimonious grandmother in Paris, falls in with a pair of young French girls whose carefree grasp of ‘right and wrong’ has the wide-eyed American narrowly averting prison, purgatory and, most perilously, her grandmother’s righteous indignation. "Recommended to readers who enjoy novels like A Man Called Ove or The Elegance of the Hedgehog." ~The Reading Bud FREE – SHOP NOW /
The Breast of Souvenirs by Faith Martin
What if your past is the very thing making you who you’re meant to be? Every memory is a souvenir. Some change nothing. Some change everything Step into The Breast of Souvenirs, where poetry and lyricism rise like dust from the lives you knew, from the blueprints once trusted, now scattered. Here, the pages stir the still air of memory, unearthing what has been buried and tangled for years, regrets knotted tight, hopes silent beneath the surface, and tender truths tucked under fallen leaves, waiting for the light of day to draw them out. From $17.77 – SHOP NOW /
Salvation and Doom: The Cathardi Prophecy by C. Buck Jo
A shattered Earth. A reluctant hero. A prophecy that could save—or doom—the galaxy.
Josh never asked to be humanity’s last hope. Haunted by loss and hunted by the alien Urlak, he escapes Earth’s destruction with only his guilt and a mysterious companion named Liria. She believes he’s the key to fulfilling the Cathardi Prophecy—a legend that promises salvation for her people. But Josh isn’t ready to be anyone’s savior.
As war looms and secrets unravel, Josh must navigate his own doubts and fears to become the hero he never wanted to be. But with the fate of two civilizations hanging in the balance, will he rise to the challenge or will everything fall? From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Remember Me by Abraham Randall
"A hauntingly beautiful debut." —NewInBooks. Gabriel fled Chicago to find silence. Instead, he found a mirror. In Bogotá, he meets Mateo, a Venezuelan refugee who challenges his hollow safety. As their worlds collide, Gabriel must decide how far he will go to risk everything for a man who might already be a ghost. "The settings are pure cinema." —Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars) From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Cappuccino: Coffee Break Bundle by Jinx James
Need a laugh with your latte? “Cappuccino: Coffee Break Bundle” is packed with short sassy stories perfect for your daily brew break! What happens to Anita's dream of bliss? What happens when a swimmer goes feral? And will Samira spot the man tailing her? This short-read bundle is a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you hooked until the very end. So, grab your coffee and get ready for some suspense, humor, and intrigue! FREE – SHOP NOW /
A Woman is a God by Amy Lee Lillard
When Shannon and her chosen family turned seventy, they created a communal home, a place for them to live out their days together. But as years pass, and death takes her friends, Shannon becomes the last. Until one day, when her dead friends return. And Shannon discovers how powerful she has become. Over the course of one week, Shannon transforms her body into beasts, sees into the lives she might have lived, watches time spool and unspool, and visits a land of myth and legend to meet the original woman. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Freedom Letters by Jaquair Gillette
With the rise of authoritarianism across the globe, Freedom Letters breaks the chains with words that dare to fight, educate, heal, and remember. Thirteen poems written as letters carrying keys to freedom across time, identity, and struggle. From $3.99 – SHOP NOW /
All Our Yesterdays by Eleanor Wells
An artistic free spirit must grapple with her sense of identity as the music she inspires her boyfriend to make propels him to stardom at the turn of the twenty-first century. From $2.99 – SHOP NOW /
The Day After His Crucifixion by Merikay McLeod
While the crucifixion/resurrection story has long been told through the lens of male disciples, The Day After His Crucifixion centers on the often overlooked, yet deeply impactful testimonies of women who Yeshua the Nazarene healed and helped and drew into his circle. Through their eyewitness reports familiar gospel events spring to life. Each woman’s testimony feels authentic and heartfelt, reflecting the ways Yeshua touched their lives and set them free. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Munich Girl by Phyllis Edgerly Ring
Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Eva Braun.
Fifty years after the war, she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends.
The secret surfaces with a mysterious monogrammed handkerchief, and a man, Hannes Ritter, whose Third Reich family history is entwined with Anna’s. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Lourin Heart of the Lioness by Dennie Johnson
Lourin: Heart of the Lioness is a gripping fantasy adventure about destiny, inner strength, and the bravery it takes to claim your true power. Greed, corruption and evil hearted people shattered her life. Taken from her homeland she was dumped miles away in the jungle of another country. The dark reality hit, knowing she was alone in a world ruled by conquerors and shadows. Armed with only her blade and the courage she never knew she had, Lourin embraces the fierce warrior roaring within her blood to overpower all obstacles in her path. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Rose Hope by Barb Greenberg
Caught between a crumbling marriage and the demands of being “nice,” Rosie struggles to hold onto her dreams while navigating grief, self-doubt, and fear. When she RSVPs yes to a bridal shower she shouldn’t attend, life throws even more challenges her way. Heartfelt and deeply insightful, Rose Hope follows Rosie’s journey of resilience and self-discovery, reminding us that even in life’s messiest moments, new beginnings can bloom. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Indelicate Deception by V.S. Kemanis
A powerful story of a father’s love, a mother’s self-deceptive life path, and a daughter’s personal journey of discovery. In Berkeley of the early ’70s, a time of political and social turmoil, a family comes together and pulls apart. "Propulsive... Readers who enjoy family dramas will find much to admire in this buoyant tale" (Publishers Weekly); “Deeply poignant” (BlueInk – Starred Review); “Beautifully crafted” (BookView - Five Stars); "An involving story of intergenerational discovery” (Kirkus); “Gripping, intense” (Prairies Book Review) From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Death Magnanimous by Michael Martin
Charlie Chessman begged them to let him die. The paramedics who pulled him from the flames. The ER doctors who raced to mend his mortal wounds. The surgeons, psychiatrists, nurses, and physical therapists who reconstructed his burned and broken body. Assisted suicide the only way out, an unexpected question emerges: Is the life Charlie can't wait to end also the life he's been waiting to begin? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Unfinished by Julieann Dove
Brian and Marcie were supposed to live happily ever after--they repeated vows that stated that very sentence. So no one, especially Brian, could have predicted that Marcie would file for divorce. It was difficult to fight the situation, finding that all his possessions were packed and waiting by the door when he came home from work that Thursday evening. Kate Moore sat in a stupor for a month. Unlike any other breakup she had experienced, this felt more like a drive by shooting, with her ex holding the smoking gun as he sped away. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Mello Jello Magoo by Kelley Mullins
Enjoy amazing color photos in this immersive modern day story. A fast pace romp following a young couple, grappling with both comical and dramatic events with their newly adopted pet. This book explores concepts about pets in society plus the true costs of pet ownership. Your love is priceless, can pet sharing be in your future? From $3.99 – SHOP NOW /
To Keep Her From Harm by Diana Krantz
"A realistic, gripping portrayal of family, trust, and the value of self-improvement." ~Kirkus Reviews. A single mother’s desperate attempt to protect her daughter from potential danger draws them into a web of secrets and hidden identities—raising the haunting question: how far is too far when a parent is fighting to keep their child safe? From $6.99 - SHOP NOW /