Today's Featured Books

The Penthouse Trap By Nia Laurent

Romance

Fifty million dollars. Half of Thornhill Tower. And the man determined to drive her out.

Tessa Raye didn’t fight her way into Manhattan’s most ruthless high-rise—she inherited it. William Thornhill’s will left her a fortune and a seat at the very top. The catch? She has to share it with Cassian Wolfe.

Cassian has built his reputation on control, precision, and being untouchable. Now he’s forced to split power with the one woman who disrupts everything. He wants her gone. She refuses to back down. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride By Joe Siple

Literary Fiction and Poetry

Maxy Awards "BOOK OF THE YEAR" and USA Today Bestseller

He’s one hundred years old. He’s ready to die.
Then he meets a boy struggling to live.

Murray McBride has outlived his friends, his career, and the love of his life. At one hundred, he’s tired—of pills, of loneliness, of waking to another empty day.

Jason Cashman is ten, and his failing heart may not give him many tomorrows.

When Murray discovers Jason’s handwritten list—Five Things I Want to Do Before My Heart Dies—something long dormant stirs. If Jason’s time is short, Murray decides it won’t be small. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


Snowberry Hearts Giving in the Wild Collection Vol 1 by Melody Raine

Book of the Day

Spin-off of the Snowberry Sins series—where temptation meets small-town charm. Welcome back to Snowberry Falls, where the wilderness is wild, the hearts are warm, and charity events spark more than just goodwill—they ignite steamy romance. In Snowberry Hearts: Giving in the Wild, the tight-knit community comes together for heartwarming fundraisers, volunteer projects, and good deeds and find love along the way. From $6.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Legacy By The Chronicler

Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Chronicler presents:

An award‑winning sci‑fi fantasy epic of war, sacrifice, and the unbreakable power of friendship. For readers who crave rich characters, explosive action, and worlds where courage and conviction are the greatest weapons, Legacy delivers the thrilling beginning to a saga that will echo across galaxies. From $2.99 – SHOP NOW /


Breaking Free Forever By Rodney Koop

General Nonfiction

You have read the books. You have made the promises. You have prayed the same prayers. And yet the pattern keeps returning.

Breaking Free Forever was written for the Christian who is done with cycling between remorse and relapse, and who wants a clear, workable plan for real freedom. Rodney Koop calls habitual sin what it is: slavery. Then he points to the way out that most of us missed, even after years in church. FREE – SHOP NOW /


Music Has My Heart by Rebecca Drimmel

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

Music has been a part of my life since childhood, profoundly shaping and transforming me. This autobiography explores my life journey and the significant role music has played since my childhood. This musical autobiography chronicles my rewarding journey in music writing, offering readers an in-depth look at my creative process, passion, and daily life as a composer. In this mini autobiography, I want readers to understand who I am as a person, composer, and artist. Music has profoundly influenced my life. From $15.99 – SHOP NOW /



Mother and Daughter Discovery Journal by Denese Bryan

Children and Young Adult

Strengthen Your Bond. Spark Meaningful Conversations. Create Memories That Last a Lifetime. In today’s busy world, finding quality time to truly connect can feel impossible. This beautifully designed Mother and Daughter Discovery Journal is your invitation to slow down, laugh together, and build a deeper, more meaningful relationship one page at a time. Created especially for girls ages 5 and up, this interactive journal is filled with fun, guided activities that encourage self-expression. From $6.99 – SHOP NOW /



Frontier Justice by Michael Cardwell

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Western murder, mystery, and mayhem. Danny Coogan, a Montana Fish and Game officer and Afghanistan vet, hopes for a simple life in Darwin. But life becomes a nightmare when he is shot and left alone in the freezing countryside. The shooter? A local he'd thought was a friend. Sign on for nail-biting suspense seasoned with a bit of wilderness humor. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Cappuccino by Jinx James

Literary Fiction and Poetry

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 /



Paws for Connection by JEANINE Lauren

Romance

Sometimes the smallest paws can lead two lonely hearts exactly where they belong. 🐾

In the charming coastal town of Sunshine Bay, The Bookworm by the Bay, is known for two things: wonderful stories and rescue cats looking for loving homes. When two children convince their single parents to adopt a pair of inseparable kittens, they don’t realize their plan might change more than the cats’ lives. From $3.99 – SHOP NOW /


The Writers Bridge | All About the HUSTLE: Marketing Your Own Book

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More than ever, authors are doing the lion’s share of marketing–even when traditionally published. But gone are the days of religiously posting to socials and desperately... Read More

04/28/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT

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The Bride's Room A Mildred Budge Adventure by Daphne Simpkins

Book of the Day

If you enjoy a later-in-life love story, you will want to walk down the aisle with everyone at the wedding in The Bride's Room, the third novel in this popular series featuring Mildred Budge and her church-going friends. Mitford fans love Mildred Budge. So do Miss Julia's friends. Love a love story and love to laugh? You'll love this book. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



The Lies We Inherit By Angela R. Key

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Elise Scott did not inherit a grieving family. She inherited a machine.

Behind the polished walls of Scott wealth lies something colder than scandal and far more dangerous than money: a private architecture of leverage, buried truths, coerced silence, and bloodline rot passed down through generations. What begins as inheritance quickly becomes initiation when Elise uncovers the hidden system her father spent a lifetime curating, one designed not simply to protect the powerful, but to control them.

As she steps into authority, Elise learns that legacy is not measured by what a family owns. It is measured by what it can conceal, what it can enforce, and who it can destroy without ever raising its voice. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /


Blood & Guilt By Jade Christy

Romance

Some vampires crave blood. He craves absolution.

He’s a vampire who feeds from a priest and hides in a crypt, full of guilt.
She is a woman who lost everything — but refuses to lose herself.

In the mountains of Montenegro, Luka has spent fifty years punishing himself for a single, catastrophic mistake. He believes he is beyond redemption.

Then Claire, sheltering from a storm while hiking, walks into his darkness and sees him.

Not the monster.
Not the hunger.
But his soul.

Their connection is slow, intimate, and dangerously real.

“Blood & Guilt” is a deeply sensual, character-driven vampire romance about trust, confession, and daring to love when you believe you are unworthy of it. This is Book 1 of a four book series for fans of "A Discovery of Witches". From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


This Morning’s Dawn by Dan Bell

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Nelson Newman was destined to be the first human on Mars. Instead, he finds himself intercepted by a centuries old android, then whisked across the galaxy. Nelson’s life quickly descends into a matter of survival, stranded on an alien planet, whose leader holds the fate of two worlds in his hands. “… a rapid-fire sci-fi space adventure.” Independent Book Review From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



The Family Liar by Teri Kanefield

Literary Fiction and Poetry

When family stories make no sense, a question takes hold: Am I, or are the others crazy? At eighteen, after a turbulent and bewildering childhood, Natalie, dubbed the Family Liar, sets out to uncover what kept her family in constant chaos. From $4.99 – SHOP NOW /



The People Of Sheeple by Andrew Scott Bassett

Children and Young Adult

The people of Sheeple live in the desert plains, where it's brown and dusty, and always the same. But, one special day, it all started to change. The day he came. He showed up on his bike, pulling a cart full of treats. His name was Mr. Bright, you know, like a lightbulb at night. He announced he came to bring joy, love, and freedom to the people of Sheeple. However, Mr. Bland, the town leader, didn't like his plan, and soon what followed was the battle for the Sheeple people to be set free. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



25 Fires: A Call to What Comes Next by Eric S. Hoffman

Literary Fiction and Poetry

A short, reflective book for people who feel the world shifting and want to make a stand for what comes next. 25 brief and fiery chapters. A book that stays with you long after the final page. FREE – SHOP NOW /



Author Talk: “Parks and Rec” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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Pop culture historian and bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television) visits the AWM to... Read More

04/22/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm CDT

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The Casual Oblivion of Francis Keene by M. Patrick Furry

Book of the Day

Three generations. Four thousand miles. One last hustle. Frank Keene — conman, cancer patient — has convinced his son to drive him cross-country to a Florida theme park he promised his late wife. What David expects is manipulation. What he gets is the truth: Frank’s gift for reading people is something darker, a psychic empathy now surfacing in his thirteen-year-old grandson. Funny, razor-sharp, and devastatingly tender, The Casual Oblivion of Francis Keene is a road trip about the terrible grace of finally seeing your family clearly. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Prince Charming Is a Myth by G.M. Luttrell

Romance

Mary doesn’t believe in Prince Charming; she just writes about him for a living. But when her meddling mother sets her up on a blind date and an old flame moves in next door, she soon finds herself caught between two very charming men who are scrambling for her attention. That’s when the notes begin to arrive. “Tick Tock. I’m watching you.” As tensions rise and the threat escalates, Mary struggles to separate fact from fiction. Though one thing is certain: she will need the help of both suitors if she wants to survive. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /



Pina Coladas and Rats by Angel Ramon

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

The entire rat horror series, all in one infested collection. All four books and two lost stories are included in this tasty 80s creature horror collection! For fans who already enjoyed the series, you'll want to pick this up for even more rat goodness as the two lost tales are only available in this collection. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /



Ancilla: Master, Teach Me By Sera Drake

Romance

Kirkus Verdict: "Get It"

An Author Shout Top Pick, 2025

Second Place: Literary Fiction; Second Place: Visionary Fiction; Best Unconventional Love Story - The Firebird Book Awards, 2025 

She had it all - riches, a college scholarship, a girlfriend - until her conservative, hyper-religious parents found out about the girlfriend and made her choose between conversion therapy and disownment. That was the end of her academic career.

Three years later, she met a shy public reference librarian in a bookstore. He'd been waiting his whole life for her. Meanwhile, she was starting her whole life over. What ensued between the two was magic. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /


The Outlaws By Emory Faith

Science Fiction and Fantasy

London, 2100. The oil ran out decades ago, then war took most of what was left. Only three cities still survived, and the last one is ringed by Outlaws waiting to take it.

Johnny has just been conscripted into the Guard. His brother Mike has been sent to the labs. When Mike makes a discovery that could save the world or end it, an Outlaw spy steals the secret. Now the brothers are running from the king they were raised to serve, and the friends they grew up with are picking sides.

For readers of The Hunger Games and The Marrow Thieves.

"The perfect blend of action, betrayal, science, and moral dilemmas." - Young Page Turners (5/5)

"I devoured this in a single sitting." - Goodreads From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /


A Night of Irish Storytelling with Colm Tóibín

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Join us for an evening with Colm Tóibín, the award-winning author of Brooklyn and Long Island, as he visits The Center to regale us with..... Read More

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Brooklyn, NY 11217

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