Today's Featured Books

Free online: Abraham Lincoln's "A House Divided" Speech. Join the staff of the New York Public Library's Grand Concourse Library for a discussion of one of Lincoln's most consequential speeches. The NYPL provides a link to a free copy of the speech if you'd like to read it ahead of time. Wednesday, September 4, 12 - 1 PM EDT. 

"A house divided against itself cannot stand." ~Abraham Lincoln

Everything in Detective Morgan Foster’s life is a secret. Living in West End, West Virginia wasn’t part of the plan, but the murders of her husband, Peter, and her partner, AJ Roth, forced her into hiding. For a while, everything seemed fine, but two dead bodies at her waitressing job tell a different story... 4.4 stars, 660 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

"Humorous and inspiring." ~Publishers Weekly

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Saskatchewan Romance Series, two books from author Jamie Anderson that follow Kate, Julie, and their close-knit circle of friends and family as they navigate the pitfalls of modern dating and self-discovery.

Bonus: Both books are currently available at big discounts via Kindle Countdown Deals! 

Someone to Kiss

A Hilarious and Heartening Romantic Comedy

As the clock strikes midnight over a disastrous New Year’s Eve and happy couples celebrate all around her, Kate makes a resolution, hastily scrawled on the back of a napkin, that by next New Year’s Eve she will have found someone of her own to kiss.

But when you’re a forty-something cat mom who’d rather binge Netflix than brave the singles scene, finding someone to kiss turns out to be harder than it sounds. Kate is totally unprepared for navigating hook-up apps, speed dating, and sliding into somebody’s DMs.

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, Kate seems further than ever from reaching her goal. As relationships crumble around her and dark long-kept secrets spill out, could Kate's fixation on her quest cause her to let true love slip through her fingers forever?

Someone to Kiss is a wry and witty romantic comedy, tackling serious issues with real heart.

Praise for Someone to Kiss
"A New Year's resolution kicks off a dating journey with unexpected and heartwarming results." ~Publishers Weekly

"This book is about so much more than dating in your 40s. It's about friendships, family, acceptance of who you are, knowing your worth, and never settling for less. A very funny, yet moving story." ~Kate's A Bookworm

"Filled with fun, wit, humour, laughter, friendship and plenty of dating do's, don'ts and disasters." ~She Loves to Read

"You will laugh but you will also gasp, tear up, get angry...feel your heart strings be pulled, and just about every feeling in between." ~The Romantic Comedy Book Club

Love, Julie

A  Richly Emotional Tale of Recovery, Forgiveness, and Romance

Once, Julie dreamed of a life filled with love and laughter. Now, in her mid-forties, she faces a starkly different reality. She's single, lonely, and reeling from breaking her hard-earned sobriety in front of her family and friends.

Opting for self-recovery over romance, Julie dives into planning her best friend Kate’s wedding. However, sharing this task with the irritatingly cheerful best man, single dad Luke, proves to be an unexpected challenge.

As Luke’s persistent kindness chips away at her icy exterior, a friendship forms, stirring a longing she’d sworn to suppress. But with self-forgiveness as her biggest hurdle, and her past ready to sabotage her future, can Julie confront the shame and trauma that have darkened so much of her life and find the courage to love again? Or will her demons shatter both her and Luke’s hearts in the process?

Praise for Love, Julie
"An utterly charming novel that puts romance and modern life hand in hand in an authentic and highly enjoyable plot." ~K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite

"Engaging and playful." ~Publishers Weekly

"A lovely, thought-provoking book." ~Emily Pankhurst, Good Housekeeping Book Room

An inspiring novel of self-healing and the power of friendship." ~Sue Slade, The Miramichi Reader

"Emotional and unique...perfect for those looking for a romantic comedy with a more mature aspect." ~Bookish Dreams

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Want a weekend getaway and the opportunity to learn more about other cultures...without getting on a plane or spending time in traffic? MyTourOnline offers free online tours of London, Paris, Barcelona, and Lisbon, with plans to add virtual tours of Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, and Rome. 

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” ~Henry Miller

Free online: Poetry at the New York Public Library. Want to read more poetry but don’t know where to start? Not sure you know how to really read poetry? Join the staff of the Mulberry Street branch of the NYPL on the last Thursday of every month to discuss a few poems! (The poems to be discussed are available to read free online.) Thursday, August 29, 10 a.m. EDT. 

“You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in what people say on the bus, in the news, or just what’s in your heart.” ~Carol Ann Duffy

Evie and Laika are werewolves working part-time as Moonlighters for a supernatural task force. Neither is ready to give up her day job, and no one believes a pair of barely-trained, late-twenties werewolves are ready for more than domestic disturbances. But when a magical murder mystery shatters the peace of their Californian suburb, it’s all Moonlighters on deck. "A hidden gem in the urban fantasy genre." ~Amazon Review. Book 1 in a series. 4.8 stars, 14 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

"A warm memoir about a woman's connection to—and transformation because of—her dog." ~Foreword Reviews. Anne grew up in an abusive home, leading to severe depression and a determination to do better as a mother. When she gets a dog for her son, Anne herself ends up falling in love with Mattie. When Mattie dies, Anne adopts Milo—a dog with a history of aggressive behavior. But Anne works with Milo in a way that ultimately strengthens Anne and her ability to love. 4.8 stars, 125 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

A raw and unfiltered journey through the world of entrepreneurship. Kunal Gupta’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and relentless pursuit of vision. This book breathes the realities of startup life, the difficult decisions, and the unconventional strategies that lead to success. More than just a business memoir, this is a handbook for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to think outside the box and have a lasting impact. 4.9 stars, 38 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /