Today's Featured Books

LitNuts features books you may not find elsewhere. (Scroll down to see today's Featured Books.) What have you been missing? A lot of great indie books for one thing. Indie authors and small presses are the lifeblood of American literature, which is why we make them the stars of our newsletter. Learn more... 

We normally share information about free online literary events, but we also keep an eye on other arts. For this weekend, we are recommending Live from Ashtonwood, a free online concert that will feature two of the fastest rising stars on the NYC and East Coast jazz scene: vocalist Stella Katherine Cole and pianist Joe Block. Saturday, May 27, 7 PM EDT. 

“Where words fail, music speaks.” ~Hans Christian Andersen

"Poetic and magical!" -Amazon review. The pursuit of beauty. The love of words and story. While struggling on the writer’s path in New York City, Honora Gorman discovers that the unexpected solidity of her dreams is her strongest ally. "Thoroughly delightful!" -Amazon review. 4.4 stars, 36 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

We are taught that women are supposed to be the weaker sex. They should let men rule the world. Even today, women are still having to fight for their place in society and for equality. This book takes a look back through history at remarkable women who fought to break down barriers with their can-do attitudes. From fighting pirates to pioneering aviators, from the fight for comfortable swimwear to climbing mountains, and from cycling around the world to space exploration...all done by adventurous women. 4.2 stars, 37 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

LitNuts is pleased to shine a spotlight on a special offer from author Mark Bradford:

• Get a free Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of The Devil's in the Details, a new novella from Mark to be released on June 1.
• Post a reader review on Amazon by June 22 to be eligible to win a signed print copy of The Devil's in the Details plus a $25 Amazon.com gift card. 

The Devil's in the Details by Mark Bradford
Release Date: June 1, 2023
FREE Advance Reader Copy 

Special Offer
Download a free Advance Reader Copy and post a review on Amazon.com by June 22 for a chance to win a signed print copy of The Devil's in the Details plus a $25 Amazon.com gift card. 

Praise for previous works by Mark Bradford

“I couldn’t recommend The Sword and the Sunflower enough. It forces the reader to question, grow and learn to question the world around them and the world living within themselves.” ~BookShelfMuse 

"The Sword and the Sunflower books force the reader to question existentialism, world structures, cultural development and religious fervor. It's not just about a coming of age of the individuals we meet, but of entire populaces and the world at large." ~Goodreads Review

“With each step of the journey, Mark Bradford keeps his audience entertained while also on the edge of their chairs. The connections between the characters were rich and vital to the story. The story is very poignant and moving.” ~Audiobookreviewer.com

"Filled with emotional depth. Very captivating! The Sword and the Sunflower and Amira took me out of my living room and into another world." ~Amazon Review

Mark Bradford is an author, speaker, podcast host, coach, and builder. He invests a great deal of time and effort researching a subject to come up with an explanation for it that everyone can understand. His podcast interviews as well as his experiences have taught him what life is made of, time management tricks, what multitasking really is, and even how both order and chaos benefit our lives. 

Mark has also been a business owner for 15+ years, and a full stack web developer. It is in his nature to build things that fix, augment or create a solution. The fruits of his labors have been a dating site, four books, and a card game.

Mark speaks to professional associations, groups, and businesses about status, time, energy and resources, and how we all connect. For more information, visit Mark's website. 

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LitNuts is cosponsoring a new giveaway: Win the Guardians of the Galaxy Swag Pack + Book Basket, a $550 value! The Swag Pack includes t-shirts, a necklace and earrings, a clutch purse, a throw blanket, playing cards, and more, PLUS winners get 30 sci-fi novels from bestselling and award-winning authors. Giveaway ends June 5. 

“There are two types of beings in the universe: those who dance, and those who do not.” ~Drax, Guardians of the Galaxy

Seventeen-year-old Malaya is cursed to fall for someone evil. Submerged in a toxic relationship and disconnected from everyone, Malaya turns to the sea to decide her fate. Fate's decision? Toss her to the sea witch. To escape her abusive relationship, Malaya trades her voice to a sea witch. But when she timeshifts into her new existence, she discovers she shipped an alternate version of herself to her dangerous ex, and the sea witch used her voice to unleash Filipino monsters. Can Malaya take back the power of her voice to save both worlds? 4.8 stars, 223 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW / 

Harry and Puma Ken disappeared ten years ago, and the investigation hit a dead end. A rookie in the police academy at the time, Lucy Williams, was told to leave it to the professionals. But the professionals came up empty time and time again… Now a private detective, Lucy has decided to revisit cold cases and look into a number of disappearances that seem to occur around Paradise Mountain. Book 1 in the series. 4.6 stars, 10 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"A genre-bending thriller that offers readers a birds-eye view into the rigors of med-school through the lens of a supernatural-tinged, multi-generational drama." -Vine Voice. A surgeon-in-training periodically rotates at a hospital within a mental institution, his story of emotional decline merges with that of an inmate who unwittingly finds herself becoming his guardian angel. Book 1 in the series. 4.1 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

“If you want to find me, search within these pages.” Bestselling author Richard Debden is missing. The only clue: a copy of his unpublished final novel delivered to his ex-girlfriend, Amy. When Richard’s closest friends reunite for his memorial, Amy turns to Richard's former best friend to help unravel the mystery. Can they unlock the secrets of Dead Letters, or will more sinister forces get there first? From $3.76. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /