Today's Featured Books

In the aftermath of the global pandemic, we were left devastated and in need of stable and reliable healthcare. Dr. Eric Fethke offers a prescription to improve the health of our nation: kindness, acceptance, and equality. Through personal anecdotes, patient stories, and thoughtful insights, we see behind the curtain to the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of caring for the sick or broken. With humility, patience, and genuine sensitivity, Dr. Fethke challenges us to change a broken system so that others without care may finally receive that which they so desperately need. 5.0 stars, 19 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Terrorized by a man who won’t leave her alone, federal prosecutor Nicole Strickland doesn’t know what to do. Her brother, FBI Agent Cash Strickland, wants to help, but there’s no actionable proof to stop the man who’s hunting her. Cash turns to former Chicago PD cold case detective Emily Tizzano for help, but Cash and Emily have unfinished business—and Emily is suspicious of Cash's motives and of Nicole's job as a prosecutor. Is Cash really worried about his sister's safety, or is it a setup? 4.4 stars, 1250+ ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Film producers live a wild, exhilarating “in the NOW” life of absolutely embracing chaos. Through the crazy memoirs of producer J.D. James, discover the spiritual power of resilience, adaptability, and leadership told as an entertainingly humorous guide to living, crying, and learning from the unpredictable adventures that life throws our way. Learn about the faults, failures, and successes of a real-life movie producer, and appreciate how movies are made…without using the producer's own money! From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

An autobiographical novel about a singer-songwriter and her development as she rebels against her strict suburban upbringing to join the counter-culture in hopes of fulfilling her dream to make it in the music business. Her quest lands her in a series of dangerous situations and narrow escapes. Along the way, she also meets two important guides who help her sort her priorities, take herself seriously, and develop her considerable talents. All inform the heroine's lyrics and narrative voice as she learns to believe in herself, discipline her talent, and turn heartbreak into song. 4.3 stars, 11 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW / 

A time travel mystery with a twist of horror. Ellie Johnson has never seen anything quite as strange as the twisted pathways keeping her trapped on a hill in the middle of the night. Do they have something to do with the bizarre plume of light that has landed in the forest? Are they an effect of the Northern Lights distorting the world around her? Or do they have to do with the strange creatures lurking in the woods that are linked to her ability to dance through time? Book 1 of the Medusa Chronicles. Also available: The Time Slider, Book 2 in the series. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

Can a tough, fabulous broad and her southern-fried Barbie bestie handle being Earth’s first contact? When Blleburbk (renamed Billy Bob) lands on their truck, Bongo and Delilah embrace his mission to save his planet and convince Earth to help. With a creepy dude chasing them, they’re out of time. Help, in the form of an Elton John impersonator, a shrimp boat captain, and local drag queen Vivian Vavoom may not be enough as Mr. Creepy closes in—and this time, he’s not farking around. It’s Space~Snark~Booze time! 4.6 stars, 28 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

He's her childhood crush and the music industry's designated bad boy. She's the sunny girl with everything he needs and never thought he could have. But getting them together will take a bad idea, a music tour, and a fake relationship. Will either of them see the truth in the lie, or will his ability to undermine himself—and her need to keep herself safe—drive them apart? Tattoos and Heartbreak is Book 1 in the Trouble Next Door series...a spicy story that promises a broken rock star, a girl who's too sweet for him, and a chance at a HEA for both of them. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Scrooge's Folly: Saving Jacob Marley, a unique romantic comedy from author and screenwriter David Weinberg that is sure to be a great read for the holidays, whether it's a gift for someone else—or a gift to yourself!

"A bold, playful riff on Dicken’s classic, bursting with ghosts and ideas." ~BookLife by Publishers Weekly

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Scrooge's Folly: Saving Jacob Marley

Genres: Romantic Comedy, Literature & Fiction
Paperback: From $15.80
Ebook: $4.99  

A Scrooge and Marley you never knew existed!

Award-winning but down-on-her-luck playwright Andrea Smilow is commissioned by The Playhouse in Connecticut to save it from bankruptcy with a new work. When she arrives, she discovers that The Playhouse is inhabited by Jacob Marley’s spirit—and he wants her new play to be about him…to set the story straight about how Dickens ruined his life with A Christmas Carol.

Andrea comes to believe Marley needs to be reunited with the spirit of Ebenezer Scrooge, who lives in the caretaker house. This is all Scrooge’s idea: He has been working with Andrea’s roommate, the most powerful witch in North America, to win a second life for Marley…and to get Marley and Andrea to fall in love.

In Scrooge's Folly, Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley were friends of Charles Dickens and merchant bankers who refused to finance A Christmas Carol. Dickens retaliated by turning them into elderly curmudgeons in Dickens' story. Scrooge eventually becomes a beloved Father Christmas, but Marley is forever wrapped in chains—so much the laughingstock in London that his marriage and his happiness are destroyed. Even in the afterlife, he hungers for redemption.

Weinberg's Scrooge's Folly: Saving Jacob Marley proves love and redemption are always possible...even for the dead. It's a great "beach read romance" that just happens to take place at Christmas!

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Review from BookLife by Publishers Weekly

"Weinberg’s clever, surprising riff on and corrective to Dickens’s A Christmas Carol launches from a fruitful question: How could God let Scrooge be redeemed, while Marley wandered forever, wrapped in chains? The answer, when it eventually comes, involves love. Also: the transmutation of life into fiction and fiction back into life, achieved through magic, the theater, ghosts, the life of Charles Dickens, and God herself—who looks like a blonde Tina Fey. Also crucial are the machinations of witches of both the 19th and 21st centuries, one of whom treats her lover, an unknowing real-life Scrooge, to a sorcerous vasectomy. For all its wild inventions, at this novel’s heart is a portrait of a contemporary playwright, whose work brings her not just a Tony at age 25 but the attention of someone she never could have expected: the ghost of the actual Marley, the man whom Dickens—in, as Weinberg imagines it, a fit of pique and divine inspiration—immortalized as Scrooge’s partner in the Carol.

"The book is wild, comic, sexually frank, restlessly inventive. The narrative vaults over centuries and lives, between mortal and ghostly realms, its best scenes established with quick telling details, about contemporary theater or the gentlemen’s clubs of Victorian London. Like Dickens’s classic, Scrooge’s Folly opens in the real world, introducing the fantastical to reveal human capacity for charity and redemption."

Read the entire review here.

More praise for Scrooge's Folly
"Readers of intelligent comedy, well-plotted amours, and almost logical fantasy will enjoy Scrooge’s Folly, an intriguing intermeshing of classic literature with thoroughly modern memes." ~Feathered Quill Reviews

"Weinberg takes two well-known characters from Dickens and enlarges their lives and expands upon both their back story and their futures, certainly doing for Marley what Pinter did for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern." ~Amazon Review

"A heartwarming tale of second chances filled with love, redemption and miracle. Prepare to be enchanted!" ~The Book Nanny

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About the Author
David Weinberg started writing screenplays when he was 30. Some three-plus decades (and a Nichols Fellowship and awards/recognition from Screencraft and Creative Screenwriting) later, he is still at it and was set to produce a Christmas-themed romance when Netflix suggested that he do the story as a novel. Thus, the birth of the romantic comedy Scrooge's Folly: Saving Jacob Marley.

Learn more at DavidWeinbergAuthor.com and be sure to follow David online:
 

Free online: Poetry Lit! Online Reading Series. Explore the world of poetry from the comfort of your own home. Join Poetry Lit! for their monthly online reading series featuring international poets and their passionate fans. This week: poets Jennifer Wong and Degna Stone. Friday, December 8, 1:00 - 2:30 PM CST.

"Poetry is the deification of reality." ~Edith Sitwell

Spending Christmas alone, a grieving detective finds himself at the mercy of thieves. Using his wits, he’ll learn that he and his adversaries share common ground, and together they’ll learn that the magic of Christmas means relying on those you love, whether they’re alive…or not. Sometimes, the greatest losses can offer the greatest blessings. If you enjoy an engaging mystery thriller, a close partnership between two bantering detectives, a sprinkle of supernatural suspense, and a heartwarming story, then discover Detectives Daniels and Remalla. 4.4 stars, 100 ratings on Goodreads. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

"A captivating fantasy adventure with a relatable female protagonist. Highly recommended!” -The Wishing Shelf. Linden is the worst mage apprentice in her school—maybe in the whole country. Yet all the prophecies predict she’s the girl with the answers. But if Linden can’t master a basic shape-shifting spell without starting a fire, how can she take on the darkest sorcerer in generations? 2021 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree and Finalist in The 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards. 4.3 stars, 432 ratings. Book 1 in the Serving Magic Series. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

“A nostalgic and often beautiful story. [A] charming ode to growing up in Brooklyn and a subtle love letter to the music of the time.” ~Kirkus Reviews. Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain—except for the one thing that might work. Flashing through Daniel’s life, past and present, These Things Happen is an unflinchingly honest account of the inevitable ups and downs of recovery and coming of age. “Raw and compelling," ~Readers’ Favorite. 
4.7 stars, 64 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Timeless Strategies And Daily Practices For Personal Growth, Finding Your Inner Balance And Managing Your Emotions (Stoicism Mastery). Do you feel like an unhappy achiever? Here is your missing key to lasting fulfillment. We often struggle with the pressures of our career and personal life, always seeking validation for our achievements. Stoicism may be the answer you’re looking for. Embrace the wisdom of the ancients and revolutionize your approach to life. 4.6 stars, 11 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

The town of Nothing is haunted...or so its citizens believe. Sixteen-year-old Nelly Morighan is skeptical of the stories, and for good reason. The locals blame her "cursed" family for all their ghostly woes and do their utmost to make Nelly's life a living hell. But then one night she spots a strange light sneaking through the abandoned house on the farm. When she investigates, she finds fairies. Within hours of this discovery, Nelly's grandmother is catatonic, and the otherworldly trespassers are offering up a cure. 4.8 stars, 59 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW / 

Sacrifice. Valor. Patriotism. They fought courageously on the battlefield. Now they’re fighting for love. Volume 1 contains contemporary military romances that take place during the cold weather holiday months. This “must have” charity collection supports Fisher House, comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. Pick up your copy today (gift some copies too!)—and make a huge difference. From $1.99 SHOP NOW / 

Three damaged billionaires. Three babies. Three loves for a lifetime. A three-book, steamy romance collection that includes enemies-to-lovers, age-gap, single-dad, surprise-pregnancy, second-chance, and off-limits romances, and much, much more! From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

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Baking Baklava: Classic and Inspired Recipes from Around the World
Genre:  Pastry Baking; Cooking Encyclopedias; Cooking, Food & Wine Reference
New Release: November 2023
Paperback: $19.99

 
A stunning 100-page, 27-recipe, high-quality baking cookbook that is the perfect handbook for bakers and baklava lovers alike.

The Baking Baklava cookbook pays tribute to baklava, a renowned delicacy treasured in many countries around the world, with simple and easy-to-follow baklava recipes for all skill levels. Also included are more than a dozen delicious dessert recipes inspired by the flavors and textures of baklava, making this the perfect cookbook for dessert lovers and a great gift for any occasion.

People are often intimidated by baking, particularly with a delicate dessert like baklava. But when presented by Chef Pemi, baking baklava is anxiety free! Explore baklava recipes from various countries, including Greek Baklava, Persian Baghlava, Turkish Soguk or Cold Baklava, Albanian Bakllave, Syrian Pistachio Lady’s Bracelet Baklava, Azeri Pakhlava, Lebanese Baklava, Armenian Chor Paxlava, and Jordanian Warbat Baklava.

Chef Pemi has also created delicious Baklava-inspired recipes paying homage to a classic with modern twists, such as Baklava Cheesecake, Chocolate Hazelnut Baklava, Caramel Apple Baklava Rolls, Caramel Chocolate Peanut Crinkle Baklava, Bacon-Pecan-Cognac Baklava, Baklava Ice Cream Tarts, Chocolate Peanut Butter Baklava, and more. For those with dietary restrictions, Chef Pemi has adapted classic Baklava recipes to include Gluten-Free Baklava, Nut-Free Baklava, and Vegan Baklava variations.

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Cooking Greek: A Classic Greek Cookbook for the At-Home Chef
Genre: Greek Cooking; Cooking Encyclopedias; Cooking, Food & Wine Reference
4.7 stars, 100 ratings on Amazon
Paperback: $23.39
Ebook: $9.99

 
A visually beautiful cookbook with more than 200 pages of flavorful and delicious classic Greek recipes presented in a simple and easy-to-follow manner for all level at-home chefs.

Discover how to cook some of the most popular, authentic Greek recipes including tiropita (cheese pie), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), pastitsio (macaroni pie), spanakopita (spinach pie), moussaka (eggplant and ground beef pie), Greek meatballs, loukoumades (Greek donuts), tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip), souvlaki (meat skewers), galaktoboureko (milk pie), Greek style octopus, baklava, and many more mouth-watering Greek recipes.

Greek cuisine can seem intimidating, but chef Pemi makes it easy! With a culinary arts degree, experience teaching Greek cooking classes, and thousands of hours in her yiayia’s (grandmother’s) kitchen, chef Pemi brings a unique perspective with her flavor profile, instructions, and beautiful full-page photos of each dish.

As an added bonus, the food forum on Worldwide Greeks provides an additional resource for recipe clarification, variation ideas, and the opportunity to ask chef Pemi and other food experts your recipe-related questions.

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About the Authors 

Pemi Kanavos is a classically-trained pastry chef with a culinary arts degree who loves to feed people and share her Greek culture and cuisine. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and moved with her family to Athens, Greece, when she was 10. Pam returned to Boston for college, earning a degree in Graphic Design. Pam’s love of cooking ran so deep that she decided to go back to school where she earned a second degree in Culinary Arts. She has worked at various food establishments around Boston, wrote a column on a Greek cooking blog, and taught Greek cooking classes for several years. Having moved back and forth between Boston and Athens, Pemi has now settled in Athens Greece, with her husband and son.

Worldwide Greeks was established in 2005 as an online forum website written in English about Greek food, Greek travel, and Greek culture. More than 490,000 people have visited the very popular Greek food forum on the Worldwide Greeks website, where people can share Greek recipes and ask questions about Greek food. Additionally, Worldwide Greeks has more than 250,000 loyal social media followers who lover Greek food, Greek travel, and Greek culture. Visit WorldwideGreeks.com, where you can join the community (it's free!). Be sure to also follow Worldwide Greeks on social media:
 

Free online: Love in Winter Wonderland, a discussion with prize-winning children/YA author Abiola Bello about the YA Christmas romance Love In Winter Wonderland. Hosted online by the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Branch of the New York Public Library. Tuesday, December 5, 3:30 - 4:30 PM EST. 

"Libraries: The medicine chest of the soul." ~Library at Thebes, inscription over the door

London schoolteacher Cicely Denfeld experiences vivid and disturbing dreams that inexplicably follow two Americans she has never met, Charles Ryder and Vivian Venables, as they investigate a secret document taken from a government contractor. Cicely, with the help of Dr. McClellan, a psychiatrist, seeks to understand the bizarre dreams that plague her. Meanwhile, Charles and Vivian follow a perilous trail of hidden knowledge and uncover long-withheld secrets that bring them closer to a concealed site and visitors from far away. 4.1 stars, 15 ratings. From $1.49 SHOP NOW / 

Join Case Lee on a heart-pounding journey, tracking ancient secrets and a billion-dollar treasure as spies, assassins, and ruthless rivals push him to the limit. From enigmatic Buddhist monks to the desolate arctic islands once inhabited by Russian fur traders to the unforgiving terrain of Alaska’s wilderness, every step is a test of survival. The standalone 12th novel of the Case Lee Series from bestselling author Vince Milam. 4.16 stars, 2120 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Journalist Kat Beckman is dragged into a maze of blackmail, murder, and treason when a man she doesn’t know offers her the cure for her mother-in-law’s cancer. The price is high: Reveal what she knows about a classified operation in Afghanistan or watch someone she loves die. It’s an impossible decision…one Kat has no choice but to make. A Kat Beckman Thriller, Book One. 4.3 stars, 1000+ ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Pride and Prejudice meets Lord of the Rings in this B.R.A.G. Medallion Winner! Linden may be a Master Mage, but her warnings about dark magic go unheeded until a fay scout delivers shocking news. Mordahn is back, and he’s exploiting the sacred places of power to fuel his war machine. Linden must team up with Mordahn’s arrogant nephew to stop the dark mage and save their homeland before time runs out. “Intense and exciting, filled with magical adventure, personal struggle, and romance.” -Amazon Review. Book 2 in the Serving Magic Series. 4.4 stars, 132 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

This is the true tale of being lost in the Hi-Desert of California. This recount of a horrifying ordeal tasks you, the reader, with Heaton's perilous thirty hour Hi-Desert hike during which you will experience every known human emotion; from anticipation to desperation to the redemption one can find in the healing waters of life's simpler things. Legends can captivate with an aura of mystery, urging us to uncover the truth or find our own in the art of self-expression. 4.3 stars, 150 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Discovering The Spiritual World and It's Healing Powers. “If you’re looking for direction, inspiration, or even comfort; read this book!” -Amazon review. Are you fascinated with the spiritual world? Experience the awe and wonder of heaven and become inspired by the true stories and revelations that are revealed to me to deliver to others. Engulf yourself into a peaceful, uplifting, and mystifying read. 4.5 stars, 184 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Billionaire media mogul Ethan Stone is accustomed to having the world at his fingertips. But when Charles Gardner and his associates refuse Ethan's generous offer for him to buy their streaming service, Ethan, determined to close the deal, turns to his alluring wife, Sonya, who no man can resist. 4.0 stars, 33 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /