Today's Featured Books
Hope for a New World by Renee W Peek
Will Harper Florida Thrillers: Vol. 1-6 by David Crosby
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
The Last Famine by Elisa Cristallo
The Wallflower's Midnight Waltz by Rose Pearson
FREE - Black Emerald by Reut Barak
Mother Knows Best by Boris Bacic
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Books to enrich your personal, community & spiritual lives from Rev. Dr. Anne Hays Egan
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of Rev. Dr. Anne Hays Egan, author of books that can help enrich your personal, family, community, and spiritual lives.
"Hope is real. In these times, we can and we must find ways to fuel our belief in one another and make positive change together."
~Rev. Dr. Anne Hays Egan
Meet the Author
Anne is a high energy community building consultant and retired Presbyterian Minister and mindfulness practitioner. She has lived and traveled all over the world, and has found something special in the many cultures she has experienced.
Anne’s books have received many rave reviews from readers, Gold Star Awards, and excellent editorial reviews. They have been called "a great read," "compelling," "inspiring and motivational," and "eye opening."
Reviewers say reading Anne’s books is like having a conversation with her in her living room. Anne welcomes those conversations. Her books are about hope and making a positive difference in the world.
"Together, we can make a difference," says Anne—and that sentiment comes through loud-and-clear in her books:
- Moving Mama is about how she and her family cared for her mother with Alzheimer’s. It took a village.
- Building Communities of Hope is full of stories about how people can and do make positive change.
- God’s Eyes is about a series of visions and God’s loving gift of pathways for all of us. "No matter where we live or our religious or spiritual practice, God has a path home for each of us," says Anne.
Read on to learn more about each of Anne's books.
Moving Mama: Taking Care of Mother During Her Final Years with Alzheimer's
Genres: Eldercare, Aging Parents, Gerontology Social Sciences, Memoir4.6 stars, 43 ratings
Paperback: $9.99
Ebook: ON SALE FOR $2.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Did you know 6.7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's? Most of us need help, and this book has a lot to offer. Readers call it an excellent, practical resource for those of us who are caring for a loved one. Reviewers say the book is "a must for someone caring for an elder," "a page-turner," and "a compelling story that touched me deeply." They also said the book was "something I could not put down." It's a book that at its core speaks of hope. Add this to your toolkit!
★★★★★ "A compassionate guide through Alzheimer's." ~Amazon Vine Voice Review
★★★★★ "Valuable advice and strategies for navigating the complexities of elder care." ~Amazon Review
Building Communities of Hope: How People are Making Positive Change
Genres: Spiritual Self-Help, Happiness Self-Help, Religion & Spirituality4.8 stars, 73 ratings
Paperback: $11.99
Ebook: ON SALE FOR $2.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Hope? You gotta be kidding me! Are you tired of all the bad news, violence, and stress? There are positive alternatives—practical ways people bring more hope to energize themselves and others. Each of us, deep down, has the spirit and fire within to live in joy. This book is filled with real-life stories about people who are doing just that—living large and making a huge difference. Rave reviews from more than 70 readers and editorial reviewers. Given a Gold Award from Literary Titan, and called one of the 20 Best Community Building Books of All Time by Book Authority.
★★★★★ "A great book that guides readers toward building a strong community through good deeds. It is also a much-needed resource for self-healing from life’s challenges and advocating compassion, kindness, and love to support one another." ~Literary Titan, Gold Award
God's Eyes - A Vision for Us: Presence, Promise, and Power
Genres: Spiritual Self-Help, Motivational Self-Help, Religion & SpiritualityNew Release: November 21, 2023
4.8 stars, 14 ratings
Paperback: $9.99
Ebook: ON SALE FOR $2.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Considered a transformative guide, God’s Eyes shares the author’s experience of a powerful vision in which she saw the world and its promise through God’s perspective. Great for seekers, those on a spiritual path, out-of-the-box thinkers, and all who want greater focus and purpose in their lives. This award-winning new release already has rave reader and editorial reviews. It is called a “great work,” “much needed in our world,” and “inspirational and enjoyable!"
★★★★★ "A thought-provoking book that invites us to embrace the mystery of divine encounters, live in the slipstream of divine guidance, and contribute to a more compassionate world through small acts of kindness." ~Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "Tremendous help on my journey." ~Amazon Review
New release: Saving Face from Effy Redman and Vine Leaves Press
Congratulations to Effy Redman and Vine Leaves Press on the release of Saving Face, a memoir that pays tribute to anybody who has ever felt like an outsider
★★★★★ “When you own this book, you acquire the miracle that is both the human who embodies it and her art.” ~Catherine Filloux, award-winning playwright
Saving Face
NEW RELEASE: March 19, 2024Genre: Memoir
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: From $6.99
What's in a smile? Or the absent smile? Saving Face is Effy Redman's thought-provoking answer.
Born with a rare condition of facial paralysis called Moebius Syndrome, Redman's grit and eye for beauty help her survive childhood bullying and adolescent doldrums. Her physical transformation at age thirteen via plastic surgery eviscerates her concept of image, just in time for her and her family to immigrate from hardscrabble Manchester, England to America's disorientingly scenic upstate New York. Not until diagnosis in young adulthood with bipolar disorder does Redman come out of the closet as a lesbian, finally claiming her most inherent identity.
Saving Face is a searing personal tribute to anybody who has ever felt like an outsider. This memoir honors the grace of a face that stands out in a crowd, defying societal beauty norms. Disability meets transcendence, suffering becomes hope, and the individual expands into community. The inability to smile, in Redman’s book, lights a window onto the human capacity for redemption.
Praise for Saving Face
★★★★★ "The unfurling of a highly entertaining and shocking memoir in which we are asked to face what happens when we are deprived of what we take most for granted." ~Catherine Filloux, award-winning playwright
★★★★★ "A profoundly beautiful, enthralling, and emotionally stirring tale." ~Goodreads Review
About the Author
Effy Redman’s writing investigates the intersection of disability and identity. She has work published in The New York Times, Vice, Ravishly, Chronogram, Berkeley Poetry Review, and Iron Horse Literary Review, among other places. She holds an MFA in Memoir from CUNY: Hunter College, where she received an Honorable Mention for the Helen Gray Cone Fellowship, and a BA in Literature/Drama from Bennington College, where she was an Ellen Knowles Harcourt Scholar and a Bennington Scholar. Learn more at EffyRedman.com.
About the Publisher
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent. Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com.
Free online: Blaney Lecture from the American Academy of Poets
Free online: Blaney Lecture. Join the American Academy of Poets for the 2024 Blaney Lecture: "Making the Invisible Visible: Poetry, Science, Perception-Increase, and Change" delivered by Jane Hirshfield, Chancellor Emerita of the Academy of American Poets. Tuesday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET.
“Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness.” ~Alice Walker
Exceptional Merit by George P. Norris
Soldiers of Earthrise: The Complete Series by Daniel Arenson
War rages among the stars. Can Jon Taylor survive? The complete Soldiers of Earthrise series in one box set! Six entire novels. 2,000+ pages of heart-pounding science fiction from a USA Today bestselling author! Jon Taylor is an Earthling. He doesn't care much about space. At least until his brother dies on Bahay, a war-torn planet many light-years away. Can Jon avenge his brother? 4.3 stars, 182 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Runaway Betrothal by Daina Land
When a Stranger Comes... by Karen S. Bell
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Mindfield by C.W. James
Billionaire Boss's Fake Mrs. Right by Aria McDow
FREE - The Walking Testimony by Brenaji Marshae Brown
Memoir and Creative Nonfiction
"Writing for the Soul" from author Susan Grant
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of author Susan Grant, whose focus on "writing for the soul" has led to books that inspire and motivate readers of all ages. Read on to learn more!
Sweet Dreams, Boone
Genre: Children's Inspirational Books4.8 stars, 17 ratings
Paperback: From $13.99
Ebook: From $6.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Boone is a sad and lonely little dog. He doesn’t like to be left alone when Mom goes to work.
To help him feel better, Mom buys him a special basket for his bed. When he sleeps, he dreams of a long-ago time and meets a man who is sad and lonely too, until he meets Jesus.
Perfect for young readers age 5 - 8.
Praise for Sweet Dreams, Boone
★★★★★ "Children will be immediately drawn to the pet theme and beautiful illustrations." ~Amazon Review
★★★★★ "An adorable picture book with a beautiful message." ~Goodreads Review
The Bottle House
Genre: Faith & Spirituality; Psychology & Christianity; Death, Grief & Spirituality4.5 stars, 48 ratings
Paperback: From $15.24
Ebook: From $5.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering? Is it possible to surrender to God's will during times of despair?
At Bethany R&L Behavioral Healthcare Center, Stacy Meadows, Stefan Krause, and Debbie Young are deeply wounded people struggling to find emotional healing. When they encounter Chaplain Joseph Miller's mysterious bottles labeled for each of them, they are curious: How will a collection of bottles help with their healing—especially when they are feeling angry with God? It is only when these three individuals discover the real purpose behind these mysterious bottles that they discover a deep spiritual reawakening.
Praise for The Bottle House
"A spiritual revelation of how past regrets affect our mental health and cause individuals to lose faith. The Bottle House teaches us that no matter how low we feel, Jesus can forgive us, restore us, and comfort us in every situation we go through." ~LuGina Dumas, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
"The Bottle House offers an ongoing vision of hope and comfort when we are tempted to retreat into despair and loneliness." ~Ann W. Roach, Psychologist
100 Minutes with God
Genre: Christian Meditations, Christian Bible Meditations, Christian Meditation Worship & Devotion4.5 stars, 73 ratings
Paperback: From $8.54
Ebook: From $6.99
1-Minute Daily Devotions of Timeless Inspirations
God longs to spend time with you, even for a minute. Why don’t you join Him today? 100 Minutes with God is written for those who struggle with finding time to spend with Him. These individual minutes make it possible to connect with our Creator and provide you with material you can contemplate throughout your day. The Scriptures listed on each page allow you to further reflect and meditate on God’s word.
Praise for 100 Minutes with God
★★★★★ "Perfect devotions for busy families, youth groups, working moms and so much more!" ~Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "A great book of daily devotions." ~Amazon Review
About the Author
Susan Grant is a graduate of Columbia International University and a former Bible teacher in the public schools of North Carolina. Susan has written for devotional magazines such as Unlocked: Daily Readings for Teens and Upper Room Magazine. She has also been published in The Bangor Daily News, The Chattanooga Writers’ Guild, and Re:Fiction Magazine. Susan teaches language arts and lives on the coast of Maine with her husband, Randy, and her little red dachshund, Boone. Learn more at Susan-Grant.com and sign up for her free newsletters, Writing for the Soul and Minute Devotions. Be sure to follow Susan online, too!
Free online: Virtual tour of Tuscany!
We all love books, right? And what goes well with books? Coffee? Definitely. And wine? You bet!
With that thought in mind, we're recommending something fun for this weekend: A virtual tour of Greve, an enchanting Italian village known as the Pearl of Chianti. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a lover of Italian culture, or simply in search of a unique virtual adventure, this immersive experience will transport you to the picturesque streets and rolling hills of Greve in Tuscany, known as the gateway to the Chianti wine region. Sunday, March 17: 5 PM in Rome, 4 PM in London, 12 PM in NYC, 9 AM in LA.
“Language is wine upon the lips.” ~Virginia Woolf
FREE - Starship Freedom by Daniel Arenson
"I love the storyline and the writing...there is nonstop action!" ~Modupe Hendricks, Vine Voice. The starship Freedom is just a museum ship. Until the aliens attack! Battlestar Galactica meets Starship Troopers in this sci-fi adventure from Daniel Arenson, the USA Today bestselling author of Earthrise. Grab the first book for FREE, then grab books 2 and 3 at deep discounts. 4.2 stars, 2400+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
The Weight of Water by W.A. Schwartz
In Common With by Bill Wilkerson
Critical Thinking & Logic Mastery by Thinknetic
The Arthurian Cycle by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Pura Vida by Jim Utsler
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Inspiring children's books from James DiNanno
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on two inspiring children's books from author James DiNanno:
- The First Rock Star On Mars: The book that teaches kids to shoot for the stars. And follow their wildest dreams on Earth...or even Mars.
- President Camila: The book that teaches kids compassionate traits. And that one day they could be President of the United States.
"I loved Shel Silverstein growing up...and just started thinking, 'What would Shel Silverstein write today?'" ~James DiNanno
The First Rock Star On Mars
Genres: Literature & Fiction for Children, Children's Humorous Poetry, Children's Rock Music
4.9 stars, 70 ratings
Paperback: $8.99
Audiobook: $3.95
Ebook: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
A modern day classic!
The book that teaches kids to shoot for the stars. And follow their wildest dreams on Earth...or even Mars.
"A delightful and inspirational story for anyone with big dreams and even bigger imaginations." ~Reedsy Discovery
"A very inspirational book for not only children but for anyone who wants to pursue their dreams." ~Goodreads Review
Bonus: The audiobook edition is narrated by Kellin Quinn, the lead singer of rock band Sleeping with Sirens. This audiobook features an exclusive surprise song at the end, "The First Rock Star On Mars," performed by the band The First Rock Band on Mars, which includes Kellin Quinn, Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo!, William Ryan Key of Yellowcard, and the author of this book, James DiNanno.
President Camila
Genres: Children's Poetry, Children's Jobs & Careers Books
5.0 stars, 4 ratings
Paperback: $7.99
Ebook: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
The book that teaches kids compassionate traits. And that one day they could be President of the United States.
A great book for encouraging your little stars to follow their dreams. The illustrations and rhymes make this story as fun for parents and grandparents as it is for the child. A perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, holidays, birthdays, or just because.
About the Author
James DiNanno is a proud family man, creative force, and serial entrepreneur. After spending his 20s touring with the band Silhouette Rising, with the goal of finding happiness...he found it! Along the way, James, a self-made millionaire, established and now owns businesses including the multi-award winning wedding company Meritage Entertainment, Boston GIF, Ambient Force, and PlaybookU. He is also the drummer for bands Callisto and various other acts.
These days, James is passionate about sharing his experience and energy and empowering others. Each of his books are meant to empower the entrepreneurial spirit in children and adults. In addition to The First Rock Star On Mars and President Camila, he is author of The Networking Playbook and Entrepreneur: The Secret Playbook.
James lives in Exeter, NH, with his wife, son, and two standard poodles. You can follow him online at @JamesDiNanno or playbooku.com