Today's Featured Books

"Zombabe made it into my top 10 favorite reads of the year, and I will definitely be reading the second installment!" -Goodreads Review. Book one in a trilogy, Zombabe is a heartwarming LGBT Horror/Paranormal YA novel about a group of friends putting down an ancient evil inextricably linked to their sleepy town of Bulldeen, Maine. "Reading Zombabe was like a love letter to my younger self. I think, had this book existed when I was sixteen and hurting [...] I would have clung to it like a lifeline." -Goodreads Review. From $3.99 SHOP NOW / 

Bones meets Agatha Christie in this Victorian murder mystery. Netty Dyer can’t help but suspect foul play when her mother is found dead right after marrying a much younger man. With the help of mortuary assistant Constance Dunn and handsome private investigator Charles Hunter, Netty investigates her new father, and the family he claims to be part of. Book 1 in the Netty and Constance Investigate Mystery Series. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Was it an accidental death, or worse...premeditated murder? Kate is tired of getting the proverbial doors slammed in her face. Her K-9 partner, Samson, may not be department issued, but he has her back and may make it easier to open a few of those doors. Ride along with Lt. Kate Gazzara and Samson as Kate begins to untangle this web of deceit. "Samson--Blair Howard's Lt Kate Gazarra--Barking HIT Alert!" -Dennis H. 4.8 stars, 500+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

New release! This small town, mountain man collection has it all: smoking hot steam, angst, drama, second chances, forbidden romances, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, firemen, doctors, and so much more. The collection includes five full-length novels of off-the-charts heat: Claiming Her Forever, A Second Chance at Forever, Always Be My Forever, Only For Forever, and Waiting For Forever. Free via Kindle Unlimited. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Free online cultural event: Édouard Manet & Impressionism - The National Gallery of Art Livestream. The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Edouard Manet’s work. This online/virtual program will explore Manet's paintings and drawings at the NGA and compare and contrast Manet's art with that of other Impressionists, including Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cassatt, Van Gogh, and others. Wednesday, January 4, 8 PM EST.

“There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another.” ~Édouard Manet

They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Fifty years ago, bloodthirsty aliens devastated the Earth. Most of humanity perished. We fell into darkness. But now we rise from the ashes. Now we fight back. Marco Emery was born into the war. After his mother is killed, he joins the Human Defense Force, Earth's ragtag army. Emery must survive basic training, become a soldier, and finally face the aliens in battle. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win! Book 1 in the series. 4.2 stars, 4000+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

In a world where magic is a science, Siobhan is a genius. But even geniuses need schooling. Siobhan has just been banned from the country's only magic university. Unwilling to give up on her dream of becoming the world's most powerful sorcerer, she resolves to do whatever it takes to change her fate. Book 1 in the A Practical Guide to Sorcery series. 4.5 stars, 300+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Rick and Marissa Lynch, Manhattan elite and press favorites, seem like the perfect couple, with money, prestige, and a beautiful daughter. In reality, their lives have become tangled webs of deceit and secrets. Hailey Everson, Marissa's twin, yearns to live a private life far from the paparazzi. But then she meets legacy senatorial candidate Chad Harper and sparks fly. Thrust into the limelight together, they navigate the attention and steer their relationship to new heights in a book that takes you from Manhattan to the Hamptons, unraveling secrets and revealing their complicated worlds. From $3.99 SHOP NOW / 

Attorney Ike Thompson was known as “the perfect lawyer” for his criminal defense days, but those days are over. Until he learns that a young mother, accused of setting the fire that killed her three small children, has been tried in the media and found guilty. And that her public defender is incompetent. Listening to his heart rather than his better judgment, Ike takes Mia’s case. But the prosecutor has a slam dunk case. Ike’s old doubts surface. Can he face down his fears—and save Mia’s life? 4.6 stars, 56 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Free online: Speaking Crow Poetry Open Mic from Winnipeg, Canada, featuring Sally Ito. Funded and facilitated by the Winnipeg International Writers Festival, this open mic series is held the first Tuesday of every month. Register to be part of the audience, or register to be one of the open mic readers (limit 25, first-come-first-served). Tuesday, January 3, 7 PM CST.

"To maintain culture, one must choose to practice it.” ~Sally Ito

Heather Lawson is an average teenager growing up in a small 1970s cattle town. However, she notices strange things happening on her first day back at school. When someone close to her goes missing and the town decides not to act, it falls on Heather and her friends to solve the mystery. The teens soon discover their town has a dark secret hidden beneath their feet and something much worse lurking in the shadows. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts welcomes North Star Editions, an indie publisher dedicated to guiding children and young adult readers toward a lifetime love of reading. We think you're going to love their books!

In the weeks ahead, we'll be sharing high-quality fiction and nonfiction from North Star Editions that inspires, informs, and entertains. You'll see an assortment of titles from Flux, NSE's young adult fiction imprint; from the Jolly Fish Press middle-grade fiction imprint; and juvenile nonfiction titles from other NSE imprints. 

Below is a small sampling of what's to come. Click on any title or image to learn more.

BONUS: Get 30% off books from North Star Editions when you order direct from the publisher. Just use coupon code LitNuts30 at checkout.

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Dogs
Imprint: North Star Kids
"Animal lovers searching for in-depth information on some of their favorite creatures will find a great resource in the Genius Kid's Guides series." ~Booklist

The Slugger's Shadow

Imprint: Jolly Fish Press
It’s the last inning of the last game of the season, and Aaron is in the batter’s box. Can he come through in the clutch? A 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection.

The Truth About Everything
Imprint: Flux
"A first purchase for young adult collections where realistic fiction is in demand.” ~School Library Journal

Jordie & Joey Fell From The Sky
Imprint: Jolly Fish Press
2022 Moonbeam Awards Gold Medalist (Best First Book – Chapter Book)

Goth Girl, Queen Of The Universe
Imprint: Flux
"The comic con setting gives way to pop culture references and cosplay options that are simply fun. The romance, the LARPing, the costumes—it’s a geek’s definition of fun." —Seattle Book Review

For people who are in the senior category of their lives. All the caring, hard work and thoughts are still among us. We leave a legacy behind us of how to live life with humor and positive thoughts, which were in our world years ago. Divided into seven sections, this is a lovely coffee table book incorporating poetry and illustration. From $29.63 SHOP NOW /