Saving Marina by Ines Ferrari Garcia: “Saving Marina” was awarded ‘Finalist’ in the general fiction category of the 2023 American Fiction Awards. It has everything one looks for in a book: a compelling thriller with an emotional edge and lots of twists. And yes, it even has a ghost. “A pensive and frequently compelling supernatural drama,” Kirkus Reviews
This book is Free on May 25, 2024
And So We Dream by Linda Mahkovec: In this coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, a lonely boy finds acceptance when he spends the summer in a loving family with three beautiful daughters. Joey especially bonds with the middle sister, Vita, and her all-or-nothing pursuit of an acting career. The result is a magical summer for these two desperate dreamers.
This book is Free on May 24, 2024
Vienna on Fire by Don Gabor: “Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest times.” -SF Book Review. With awe-inspiring bravery, Greta smuggles diamonds for the German resistance, eludes Hermann Göring’s advances, and survives numerous perils. Her race against time crescendos to a nail-biting climax.
This book is Free on May 24, 2024
A Painting Called Sylvia by Michael J. Vaughn: A helicopter mom is suffering from the worst possible fate: a well-adjusted, brilliant child who doesn’t really need her. Her husband, meanwhile, feels like a walking wallet, and finds himself distracted by the drawings of a homeless artist. And somehow, they all come together to help a gay friend disowned by her family. “What a soul-mending book!”
This book is Free on May 24, 2024
Ninety Days Without You by Jennifer Woodward: “I loved this book!” Kat, a heartbroken American playwright, meets Charlie and is instantly smitten with his delightful British accent, his insight and humor, and his frank honesty at being 15 years sober. Finally, here’s a man with the outgoing, fun-loving soul of an alcoholic—but he doesn’t drink.
This book is Free on May 21, 2024
Anxious Girl by Rosa Silva: Mel, a workaholic and people-pleaser, confronts her pursuit of perfection after a panic attack. Seeking solace in the Azores, she discovers unexpected connections and the courage to rewrite her story. “Anxious Girl” is a captivating narrative of resilience and self-discovery, offering a poignant exploration of the human spirit’s triumph over anxiety and societal expectations.
This book is Free on May 21, 2024
Wisdom, Love & Violence: A Collection of Poems by J.D. Bailey: Embark on a transformative journey with this #1 New Release in 3 poetry categories. It’s a glimpse into the complexity of human experience. Each verse is a testament to raw emotion and timeless insight, inviting you to explore the depths of your own soul. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power of poetry to illuminate life’s mysteries.
This book is Free on May 18, 2024
Lives Lived by Melanie Watson: As she leaves the hectic and disorderly streets of Detroit behind, Gabrielle Dubois strives to separate herself from her tumultuous past. Meanwhile, Ian McAllister is also fighting his own inner demons. The past becomes a source of comfort for Ian, while the present offers healing and solace for Gabrielle’s wounds.
This book is Free on May 17, 2024
Journey of Life and Death: A Collection of Eclectic Short Fiction by Linda Marie: In Journey of Life and Death, immerse yourself in tales of the sometimes stark, shocking, poignant, or unfulfilled lives along life’s unpredictable roads. This captivating collection will take you on a journey with characters whose lives lead to unexpected endings. Prepare to question the boundaries of life and death with this gripping anthology.
This book is Free on May 15, 2024
Sirens Unbound (Fifth Mage War Book 1) by Laura Engelhardt: In this literary fantasy, the Bant siblings must navigate treacherous political waters and cryptic prophecies to discover what it truly means to be a family. In a world where magic and MRIs co-exist, Dr. Amy Bant discovers a cure for mage-blindness, yet remains blind to her own family secrets. Will the truth tear her family apart?
This book is Free on May 14, 2024
Animal: Notes from a Labyrinth by Alan Fishbone: This radically uninhibited book delves deeply into the muck and glory of life, tackling the enduring perplexities of love, art, and identity, while examining our human bondage to pleasure. At times exuberant and at other times dark and haunting, Fishbone’s stories range widely, from New York City’s seedy bars and cocaine dens, to an expressionist painter’s studio in Berlin, to a Venezuelan jungle.
This book is Free on May 14, 2024
Where the Seams Meet by Patrick Holcomb: After fleeing 1970s San Francisco to escape the shadow of his abusive father, Frank Romano struggles to balance his firefighting career with the demands of raising his talented but challenging son, Danny. Determined to transcend his tortured past, Frank bridges the growing chasm between them the only way he knows how: through baseball.
This book is Free on May 13, 2024
Other Stages (Ballet Theatre Chronicles Book 4) by Terez Mertes Rose: From the author of OUTSIDE THE LIMELIGHT—named a Kirkus Best Book of 2017—comes a story about navigating family and professional ballet, surviving high school and fighting back, in this gripping finale to the Ballet Theatre Chronicles. “An accomplished interweaving of character trajectories in the intense world of ballet.” — Kirkus Reviews
This book is Free on May 13, 2024
Good Medicine by Allen Cody: Jack Yazhi, a Navajo Medicineman must save lives 7,684 miles away using traditional wild medicine plants or die trying.
This book is Free on May 12, 2024
Battle of the Six Cities by T. Colón: “Battle of the Six Cities” is a fictional series which takes place during the Trump Presidency, that revolves around a complex web of political intrigue, social upheaval, and personal struggles set against the backdrop of six major cities in the United States. The series delves into themes of power, corruption, activism, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.
This book is Free on May 12, 2024
Lifetimes & Life’s Lines by Kevin Heaton: In the lifelong dance of words, good poetry should gently mellow into a part of us as we age joyfully alongside its yellowing pages, & timeless verses. ‘Lifetimes & Life’s Lines’ is a poetry collection that eases you into life’s journey, & then shows you the way.
This book is Free on May 11, 2024
When the Iris is Pink by Oscar O’Rourke: A teenage boy is forced to reconcile what he knows and what he thinks he knows when he finds out that he might be infected with the virus he was told caused the end of the world. He must attempt to survive while also attempting to please his puritanical and self-centered parents, and caring for his two younger siblings.
This book is Free on May 11, 2024
East of the Cookie Tree by Michael J. Vaughn: A Shakespearean turned wedding officiant is on his way to a gig in Malibu when a 19-year-old stowaway pops up from the back seat. Until he figures out the reason for Gina’s perilous journey, Daniel decides to take her along, and they develop a unique, age-spanning friendship. “My house has gone to hell since I could not put this book down.”
This book is Free on May 11, 2024