Today's Featured Books

Harlan Stone is at the top of his game—an unflinching federal agent who reports solely to the President. But why is this highly specialized operative grilling a backwater doctor about a sterile bull? Within a month, the global beef market collapses, and unexplained environmental disasters and panic strike worldwide. The Earth is spiraling toward catastrophic ruin. It’s a race against time, and Harlan is the one person capable of preserving humanity. “Spellbinding.” ~Armin Shimerman, star of Star Trek: Deep Space 9. From $5.99 - SHOP NOW / 

November 2, 1483: As he awaits execution for treason, Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, reflects on a life driven by ambition and betrayal. Raised at court and forced into a bitter marriage, Harry allies with Richard of Gloucester to seize power after Edward IV’s death. But when Richard becomes king, Harry’s hunger for the crown turns deadly. This gripping novel charts his fall from kingmaker to traitor in the I Richard Plantagenet series. 4.2 stars, 1100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Blair Huxley is a painter living in a near-future world where cell phones have been replaced with AI-powered contact lenses called "Blinks." The daughter of dissidents, Blair lives a principled life, disconnected from the system, but this decision leaves her struggling to find an avenue for artistic expression—until she meets Jax, the owner of an upscale St. Louis art gallery. Together, the two struggle to find an avenue for love and free expression. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Travel Your World: A Casual Guide to Thailand, Costa Rica, Portugal, and Spain is your passport to adventure—with a twist. This isn’t your typical dry travel guide. It’s packed with helpful tips, must-see sights, and cultural insights, all wrapped in hilarious personal anecdotes that bring each destination to life. Whether you’re dreaming of ziplining in Costa Rica, island-hopping in Thailand, sipping wine in Portugal, or exploring Spain’s rich history, this book delivers practical advice with a playful voice. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A deadly secret buried in the jungle. A race against time across continents. A reporter with everything to lose. Investigative journalist Emerson Moore was headed for sun-soaked relaxation on a diving trip to Madagascar. But when he gets sucked into a shady rescue mission with his old friend “Mad Dog” Adams, Moore soon finds himself on a journey far more dangerous than he ever imagined. 4.7 stars, 28 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of C.G. Harris, author of young adult and humorous science fiction that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages:

• Out of Darkness: The Rax Book 1
• Quest for the Cove: The Rax Book 2 ← New Release, April 29, 2025!
• Hometown Space Pirate: Viraquin Voyage Book 1

★★★★★ "Fun sci-fi adventure." ~Goodreads Review

Out of Darkness

A Blind Hero. A Ruthless Alien Empire. A Rebellion on the Brink of Collapse.

Fifteen-year-old Tael is not your average slave. The Raxions may have stolen his sight and forced him into the mines, but he is more than just another cog in their war machine. He has an ability that makes him valuable—one the Raxions exploit. But he also possesses something far more dangerous, something that makes him their greatest threat.

When a daring escape throws Tael into the heart of the resistance, he faces an impossible choice: keep running and stay in the shadows or stand and fight. Betrayed by those he should trust and thrust into a war he never asked for, Tael must decide—will he embrace the power he never wanted and fight for freedom, or let the rebellion fall?

Fans of Red Rising, The Hunger Games, and Ender’s Game will love this high-stakes sci-fi adventure packed with rebellion, resilience, and the strength found in the darkest of places.

Quest for the Cove

A Rising Hope. A Brutal Wasteland. And Tael is Running out of Time.

The camp is gone. And the Raxions will stop at nothing to crush what’s left of the resistance before it rises again.

On the run and out of options, Tael leads the last of the resistance across the wasteland in search of a myth: Spirit Cove, a hidden sanctuary where they can vanish, recover, and regroup...and where Tael can begin to understand the mysterious artifact embedded in his arm.

In the vast brutal desert, hunger, heat, and hopelessness sets in. Fear takes root, tensions flare, loyalties crack, and the weight of every decision threatens to tear the rebellion apart. With danger closing in and hope fading fast, Tael is forced to step into a role he never wanted: leader of a rebellion he doesn’t believe can win.

An unforgettable YA sci-fi novel about courage, sacrifice, and the will to rise when all seems lost—perfect for fans of Skyward, Red Rising, and Scythe.

Hometown Space Pirate

Ben Roberts hears voices…alien voices.

When word of his abilities spreads through the galactic grapevine, Ben ranks number one on an A.I.’s most wanted list to become their cybernated slave. A bleak prospect, but what if they offered him everything he ever dreamed of in exchange?

A headstrong spaceship, with an intelligence of its own, shows up to help Ben, but he doesn’t know if it can be trusted. When he discovers a powerful alien has taken refuge on Earth, Ben makes it his mission to rescue it from the race of A.I. beings.

If he can’t find a way to survive, the balance of power throughout the universe could be altered forever.

Aliens, robots, and spaceships all rolled up into one hilarious, page-turning story.

        

Free online: Writers' Room of Boston - Readings from the Room. Join us for an evening of readings and discussion, hosted by Spencer Storey Johnson and featuring the work of Anu Kandikuppa and Jake Hargrove. Tuesday, April 29, 7 PM EDT. 

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke

A light-hearted romance and a coming-of-age story about a young woman's struggles with life, love, and everything in between. Miss Penelope Pym offers a deeply personal view of her youth and adds just the right touch of humor along the way. Weeks before her wedding to life-long friend, Evan, she decided to create a unique and very personal wedding gift for her fiancé. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Historical fiction with humor. A stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the dead. The cat is a quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as a free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. "A new take on historical fiction." ~terriluvsbooks. 4.4 stars, 247 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Navy SEAL Gunner Cantrell must push his skills to the limit to save the woman he loves. Suspicious circumstances surround her father’s death, so Doctor Lori Waters investigates to determine if he was murdered. But can she identify the murderer, before he succeeds in an illegal drug scheme, and murders her, too? 4.5 stars 162 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Rhyme Carter faces the fight of her life to escape the clutches of her evil husband, the FBI, and a secret society hellbent on world domination. Emery Merrick watches in horror as the Antichrist launches an international coup that changes the course of humanity forever. In a race against time, Book III in the superlative, award-winning Ages of Malice series continues the saga of a downtrodden journalist enlisted to write the biography of a madman. 4.7 stars, 38 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Downtrodden because of her race. Repressed because she is female. Explore the inspiring stories of these impressive and heroic women who stood up and fought for what they believed in. Ever wondered what it was like to be a Suffragette? What it was like for slaves to escape and be free? Read this fascinating collection of biographical stories of women who fought for what they knew was right. For readers who If you like inspiring tales of determination, dedication, and bravery. 4.2 stars, 29 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

12-year-old Ruby Bean has become an accidental Expert on missing mothers. When Ruby's mother, Ruthie, goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie. A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City, Ruby discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one’s life. "Heart-wrenching and profoundly moving." ~Bookshelf Awards. From $9.99 - SHOP NOW / 

In a hilarious twist of fate, rock star Marc Charles is under investigation for the bizarre death of his former music publisher who had been ripping him off for years. But there’s another scam and more murky business involving a double agent, Russians, Australian Intelligence, and the hard-headed widow of the dead man. Will the bad publicity kill Marc’s recent comeback success? And can Marc avoid the slammer? Get ready for hilarious head-spinning twists and turns when show business collides with cops and robbers in this whodunit spoof. 4.1 stars, 48 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on A Million Tomorrows by Kris Middaugh, an unexpected and enchanting blend of light science fiction and contemporary romance. 

★★★★★ "A love story that explores time and place and how it can connect shared lives." ~Amazon Review

A Million Tomorrows

A love story for all times: past, present, and future.

“So, it’s not exactly time travel…” Lucian said. And it wasn’t…exactly.

But Lucian Phanes’ revolutionary research might just be Dr. Perry Roberts’ only hope to repair his haunting past and build an actual future.

There is something special about Beverly Bowen that Dr. Roberts can’t verbalize, or even understand. Yet, he feels an almost supernatural pull toward her, and the feeling is mutual. The budding romance raises eyebrows even among Perry’s closest friends. How can he envision a future with Beverly when her life hangs by a thread?

Yet, as Lucian’s top-secret research begins to blur the lines between past, present, and future, hope—as scarce and fragile as it might be—begins to bubble under the surface.

Follow Dr. Perry Roberts and Beverly Bowen as they race against the unrelenting persistence of time.

Free online - Unwritten: A Life Writing Workshop, a guided journey to uncover and reflect on the stories that shape your life. Sunday, April 27, 12:00 - 1:30 PM CDT. 

"Experience is the teacher of all things." ~Julius Caesar

Feeling stuck and unfulfilled at age fifty, Miranda decides to broaden her life by renting out the artist’s studio in her garden. She is pleased with the quiet tenant, but soon begins to doubt his purpose for being there. Should she trust her growing suspicions and confront him? Or is she completely mistaken? 4.1 stars, 500+ ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

New Release. 2025 Firebird Book Award - Cozy Mystery & Holiday categories. Thanksgiving weekend marks the start of Christmas festivities in Chatham Crossing. But this year, when the annual tree lighting ends in flames and the mayor's death, Venus Bixby gets pulled into the investigation and grapples with the possibility that someone she cares about may be responsible for the mayor's death. Book 2 of the Venus Bixby Mystery Series. Includes cookie recipes and a playlist. 4.5 stars, 20 ratings on Goodreads. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Welcome to Largo Bay! Located in a beautiful beachside town, this series follows the McGannon family. If you enjoy family sagas that draw you in with drama, emotion, romance, and hope, you’ll love the McGannons. Each of the books in this five-book series focuses on the romance of one of the family members while also keeping up with the intertwining worlds surrounding this unforgettable family and their friends, both old and new. Book 1 in the series. 4.4 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Grace has a secret...a love child she gave up for adoption. Years later, her long-lost daughter is searching for answers and Grace gets a letter that will change everything. The father is her best friend. He never knew about the baby, and if Grace confesses now, she'll destroy his marriage. But Grace yearns to do the right thing by her daughter. Will Grace risk everything for a chance of happy-ever-after? 4.2 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release: A wounded soldier returns to his hometown, carrying invisible scars and shattered dreams. Elise, a spirited cosmetologist with a big heart, has spent a decade holding hope of a life spent with him—white picket fences and a lasting love. But the man who returns is a shadow of himself, and he’s stopped believing he deserves happiness. Elise is ready to fight for them, but he must find the courage to heal. Together, they’ll discover whether their second chance at love is still within reach. 5.0 stars, 47 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Waking up in a new universe, Cayce quickly needs to figure things out: the culture is foreign, she’s a princess, and people are trying to kill her. Invaders are tearing her kingdom apart. The royal family has fallen. And people who are supposed to be on her side, in her army, have their own plans for the throne—the one thing keeping her alive. 4.2 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A small plane crashes in the Pennsylvania Wilds, and only Ann Kinnear has the ability to discover the force that brought it down. Things get complicated as Ann and others race to track down a contract on which two rivals are banking their futures. When airshow pilot Gwen Burridge launches a smear campaign against Ann, she is even more determined to uncover the truth. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Silent Intrusions from author John Chirillo, a new medical thriller that will appeal to readers who like fast-paced thrillers.

★★★★★ "An engaging suspense novel that captures your attention right from the first paragraph." ~Amazon Review

Bonus: Enter the Silent Intrusions Goodreads Giveaway for a chance to win one a free Kindle edition of the book.

Silent Intrusions

New Release: February 2025
4.9 stars, 12 ratings
Genres: Medical Thriller, Technothriller
Paperback: $8.99
Ebook: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)  

A chilling attack. A race against time. Trust no one.

When an attack paralyzes a major hospital, Dr. Kristi Chiro is thrust into a race against time—where every second lost could cost a life. As medical devices glitch, vital signs vanish, and chaos erupts, she must lead a desperate fight to stop the digital assault before the entire system flatlines.

But the attack is just the beginning.

Lurking behind the breach is a genius hacker wielding quantum power, a covert syndicate pulling strings from the shadows, and a rogue AI with secrets buried deep in its code. Allies can’t be trusted. Enemies wear familiar faces. And somewhere in the chaos, a group of teenage tech-sleuths stumbles into a conspiracy far more dangerous than they ever imagined.

Silent Intrusions is a pulse-pounding thriller where the lines between medicine, machine, and mayhem blur—and the future depends on who controls the code.

About the Author
John Chirillo is an accomplished and published programmer and author who has penned numerous influential books that delve into the complex realms of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and IT compliance. His writings are celebrated for their ability to demystify intricate technical concepts, making them accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike. These works serve as indispensable resources for those aspiring to master the intricacies of modern security practices. Learn more at silent1ntrusions.com.

Free online: Poetry and the Creative Mind. Presented by the Academy of American Poets, this celebratory broadcast features actors, artists, and leaders from across the arts and honors poetry's important place in our society and its impact on the lives of readers. Thursday, April 24, 7:30 PM ET. 

"I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem about everything." ~Steven Wright