Today's Featured Books

War looms over 24 AD Britannia where rival tribal rulers fight each other for power and the Romans threaten to invade to settle their political differences. Against this backdrop, a Celtic warrior princess accused of treason must win back her father’s love and trust. An epic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. 4.2 stars, 89 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

A dystopian story but not as you’d know it. On a Planet, just like Earth, a fool of a man finds a way to reproduce without the inconvenience of pregnant women, leaving women free to bring pleasure and clean toilets. Women liberated from morning sickness saw their chance and took it. If you like Terry Pratchett's satire and Douglas Adams' absurdity, then buckle up for an intergalactic farce. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Today's Featured Books include three highly rated freebies, and this Friday, there is a free online literary event...a First Friday QuickRead event sponsored by Strong Women Strange Worlds. Join for a tasting menu of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories featuring 6 authors who will each have 8 minutes to tempt and tantalizing you with their reading. Friday, August 1, 11 AM CDT. 

"People will forget what you said...but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou

When an inexplicable ethereal choir propels desk jockey Artie Lacks into an interdimensional conflict over an ancient artifact known as "The Oracle," Atrie soon learns Crutherford Wenchworth, a cantankerous ninety-year-old mercenary, and his murderous "Crunchers" are on a generations-long chase for the Oracle, and only Artie and a group of misfits can prevent total galactic annihilation. "A wildly original genre-blender." ~Readers' Favorite. 4.9 stars, 19 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Scientist Maryse Robicheaux thought a lot of her problems had gone away with her mother-in-law’s death. The woman was rude, pushy, and used her considerable wealth to run herd over the entire town of Mudbug, Louisiana. Unfortunately, death doesn’t slow down Helena one bit, and Agent Luc LeJeune’s arrival in town is yet another complication for Maryse. Book 1 in the series. 4.4 stars, 19K+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Lucas: Playing for the Arsenal was my dream, but after an injury, I’m stuck as goalie for a no-name team. To return to the Arsenal, I agree to mentor a troubled kid. But when his beautiful mom comes around, my plans fall into question. Anabelle: As a single mom, I have to be positive. To help my ten-year-old son thrive. I land a soccer mentorship to cheer him up. Only his mentor is the biggest grump, even if he is easy on the eyes. 4.6 stars, 121 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Adele Gossling seeks peace and small pleasures in Arrojo after the death of her father. Peace is exactly what she doesn’t get when she discovers her neighbor’s dead body in her gazebo. The police have a firm suspect, but Adele is sure he’s innocent. If he didn’t do it, who did? "The story comes alive!” Book 1 in the series. "Extremely entertaining." ~Amazon Review. 4.4 stars, 800+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

New release: After private investigator Niki Dupre receives an encrypted message, she learns that it came from a high school friend, now dead under suspicious circumstances. Soon, Niki herself becomes a target. Attacked in her home and pursued across state lines, Niki uncovers a criminal network connected to Mississippi’s underworld. Book 2 of the Louisiana Murder Mysteries. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

New release: A fantasy adventure based on historical characters and events, this coming-of-age tale celebrates friendship, imagination, mythical worlds, and self discovery that readers are finding both inspirational and life-changing. Full of fresh magic, yet as warmly nostalgic as a down comforter. Readers seeking an enchanted, fantastical, epic journey that appeals to all ages and soothes the soul will enjoy this book. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Coming July 31: Petra and her husband, Rand, should have returned as heroes. Instead, Petra watched the new empress lust after Rand while the city questions his loyalty to the crown. Petra cannot fight against the empress, and Rand grows more distant by day, his body failing him. The only solution would destroy them both. From $0.99 - PRE-ORDER NOW / 

A cruise to paradise. A prophecy to protect. A nightmare to survive. On the tranquil waters of a luxury cruise ship, Jessica and her miracle-born daughter, Zamzam, try to outrun the darkness. But a Satanic cult—rooted in the Mojave Desert and connected to the highest levels of power—is hunting them, seeking to murder the child foretold to challenge evil itself. Will faith, love, and the power of an extraordinary child rewrite destiny? 4.6 stars, 12 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

How can we confront climate change and inequality if our financial system works against us, instead of for us? Discover how democratizing finance and rethinking debt can create a system that works for both people and planet, taking us to a broader discussion of liberty, equality, and democracy. "A refreshingly solution-oriented read." ~Readers' Favorite. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

New release: Phoebe Jones is tired of the collapse of human decency when a mysterious silver card arrives, offering her a place in a protected bunker. What do they know that we don't? Her research to find answers leads her to biblical prophecies and clairvoyants' predictions. "It's rare for apocalyptic stories to have a hopeful ending. If you love apocalyptic dystopian fiction, you must not miss out." ~Readers’ Favorite. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

A young woman from Brooklyn and a man from Texas meet accidentally in NYC and it changes the trajectory of their lives. Aurora marries Jake and moves to Texas, but after the honeymoon, reality sets in and she realizes that marriage can be isolating. When tragedy strikes, Aurora is given a chance to confront the mistakes she's made with Jake across lifetimes. Will she finally get it right? From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Free online: Postmarks & Paperbacks, the monthly book club of the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum. This month the book club will be discussing Possession by A.S. Byatt, a novel that follows the lives of a pair of young academics as they uncover a clandestine relationship between two long-dead Victorian poets. Monday, July 28, 7-8 PM EDT. 

“I cannot let you burn me up, nor can I resist you. No mere human can stand in a fire and not be consumed.” ~A.S. Byatt, Possession

“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 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. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

New release: A Louisiana murder mystery that unravels a perilous web of deceit and greed in a culture known for its crawfish and jambalaya. Lucky Stryker's decision to skip school to go fishing takes a deadly turn when he and two friends witness the body of Louisiana's wealthiest man being dumped into the bayou. With millions at stake, the man's wife has plenty of motives. The kids, with secret lives of their own, have ample reasons to benefit from Caleb Glover's death. Book 1 of the Louisiana Murder Mysteries. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

What if keeping a promise meant losing yourself? Bound by a vow to her late twin brother, mountain rescuer Dessa Sinich helps raise his son alongside his widow. But that promise has trapped her in a life she never chose. Freedom means crossing borders—from the misty Cascades to Bulgaria's wilderness. "Radenski's prose is lyrical yet precise…a quiet urgency that lingers long after the final page." ~Goodreads Review. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Avery: It's bad enough I'm working doubles at Clearway Park to raise my baseball-obsessed brother. The last thing I need is Nash Fontaine, Chicago's most entitled athlete, as his new mentor. Nash: I'm one scandal away from losing my contract renewal. Living with Benji and his sister, Avery, wasn't part of the plan. But I realize I've caught the one thing I wasn't prepared for: Real feelings. 4.6 stars, 166 ratings on Goodreads. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

It's 1964, and Jen’s world is unravelling. Two years after the devastating loss of her parents and her dreams of becoming a doctor, she’s stuck in an abusive marriage with no way out. Everything changes when she meets Tommy, a young soldier, at the old regimental church in Hamptonbury. He insists the year is 1914. Drawn to his warmth and integrity, Jen discovers a rare love with Tommy and finds hope and healing in a way she never imagined. 4.5 stars, 10 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Free online Saturday: International Author's Expo, a celebration of literature and creativity from around the world. This event is designed to connect published authors and readers in a virtual setting to explore new books, attend workshops, participate in author Q&A sessions, and more. Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. 

“Life is not what happened to you but what you remember and how you remember it to retell it.” ~Gabriel García Márquez

"A propulsive medical thriller" ~USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Bird. On a cruise ship sailing across the Atlantic, Dr. Peter Palma expects to treat passengers for minor ailments. But when a vile affliction pits loved ones against each other and with the morgue overflowing, Peter must fight his delirium to neutralize the threat. "Claustrophobic, haunting, and razor-sharp" ~Readers' Favorite. 4.8 stars, 67 reviews. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Blake: Groomed to take over my father’s company, I dream of racing instead. While helping kids chase their dreams, I wait for fate to decide mine—until a crash with Ryder jolts me into taking control. Ryder: One collision with my rival turned everything upside down. Now stuck with community service and paying for my reckless choices, I didn’t expect her to walk in—and now, all I want is to win her heart. 4.7 stars, 160 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Teen/YA Romantic Mystery. After a grand opening party, seventeen-year-old Karis Russo wakes up bloody and bruised with no memory of what happened. Her investigation takes a surprising turn when she learns Mason Whitman has harbored a crush on her for years. His charm and their undeniable chemistry throw her into a tailspin. But the deeper she digs into the mystery of that fateful night, the darker the truth becomes, and Karis realizes the price of truth may cost more than she’s willing to pay. 4.8 stars, 29 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Writing Short Fiction for Clarity, Creativity, and a Happier Life. Whether you're scribbling on napkins, whispering into your phone, or filling notebooks with quiet ideas, this book shows you how writing short fiction—300 to 3000 words at a time—can become a powerful, healing habit. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /