Monthly Archives: September 2018

Glenn Beck—author of thirteen #1 New York Times bestsellers—issues a startling challenge to people on both sides of the aisle to give up our addiction to outrage. America is addicted to outrage, we’re at the height of a twenty-year bender, and we need an intervention. In Addicted to Outrage, New York Times bestselling author Glenn Beck addresses how America has become more and more divided—both politically and socially. Americans are now less accepting, less forgiving, and have lost faith in many of the country’s signature ideals, he says. We ...

Meta (The Meta Superhero Novel Series Book 1) – Tom Reynolds

September 30, 2018

Science Fiction

“A hard genre to pull off successfully, but Reynolds succeeds in giving the two-dimensional heroes of comics a more three-dimensional existence in prose.” – The Guardian “Meta was all the fun I expected. I will certainly be picking up the second in this series.” – Boing Boing It’s been ten years since Connor Connolly lost his parents in ‘The Battle’; a fight between The Governor and Jones, two of the world’s strongest metas. Before ‘The Battle’ the world had been full of metas, super-powered humans ...

The Calculating Stars – Mary Robinette Kowal

September 29, 2018

Science Fiction

Mary Robinette Kowal’s science fiction debut, The Calculating Stars, explores the premise behind her award-winning “Lady Astronaut of Mars.” Goodreads—Most Popular Books Published in July 2018 (#66) The Verge—12 fantastic science fiction and fantasy novels for July 2018 Unbound Worlds—Best SciFi and Fantasy Books of July 2018 Den of Geek—Best Science Fiction Books of June 2018 Omnivoracious—15 Highly Anticipated SFF Reads for Summer 2018 On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the ...

Indoor Family Games – Linda Gray

September 29, 2018

Children

Indoor Family Games to play at home or away, and mostly for FREE! This is the fun stuff that children got up to before the days of computers. Bring the whole family together with a fun idea and the little darlings may even switch off the computer game voluntarily! Using everyday items, and sometimes none at all (FREE!), all 31 games are played without plugs, batteries or chargers. Pure and natural resources – imagination, creativity and a little energy – help develop life skills while ...

Heretics Anonymous – Katie Henry

September 28, 2018

Young Adult

Put an atheist in a strict Catholic school? Expect comedy, chaos, and an Inquisition. The Breakfast Club meets Saved! in debut author Katie Henry’s hilarious novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their school, one nun at a time. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Robyn Schneider. When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can’t get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael ...

Dawned – Charlene Johnson

September 28, 2018

Romance

From the Circle of the Red Scorpion series, the love story that started it all. Deep in the forest, Broderick Devereaux found her so unexpectedly and was instantly mesmerized. He was the dark handsome stranger Elise Munro dreamed of but never thought she’d find. Despite their differences, Broderick and Elise started a life together and thought they had it all. But internal demons and secrets threatened to destroy their happiness. While Elise was becoming a celebrated artist, Broderick tirelessly fought to put Solomon Blackwell, a ...

Dark Sentinel – Christine Feehan

September 27, 2018

Paranormal

In an explosive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a human woman ignites the desire of her Carpathian lifemate—and of an ancient vampire with a score to settle. After the devastating loss of her entire family, Lorraine Peters heads to the woods searching for peace of mind and anything to quell the anger in her soul. Instead, she stumbles upon a scene of horrific violence, as one man lies helpless in the face of three attackers. Andor Katona’s existence has been a harsh ...

Sell More and Better, Eternal Sales Techniques beyond Internet – Raúl Sánchez Gilo

September 27, 2018

Business

Second Edition (extended): It will change the way you think about selling! You don’t need fancy persuasion tactics, a perfect sales pitch or be the best salesman in the world. You need to know the eternal sales techniques that will always work. Anyone in sales will find inspiration and motivation in this unique literary experience that provides the keys to excellent sales results. Full of principles, ideas, a lot of humor and surprising concepts which will make you discover the real way to sell more ...

We Are All Fast-Food Workers Now – Annelise Orleck

September 26, 2018

Society

The story of low-wage workers rising up around the world to demand respect and a living wage. Tracing a new labor movement sparked and sustained by low-wage workers from across the globe, “We Are All Fast-Food Workers Now” is an urgent, illuminating look at globalization as seen through the eyes of workers-activists: small farmers, fast-food servers, retail workers, hotel housekeepers, home-healthcare aides, airport workers, and adjunct professors who are fighting for respect, safety, and a living wage. With original photographs by Liz Cooke and drawing ...

Amish Acres: Tobacco Rows – Samantha Bayarr

September 26, 2018

Inspiration

Amish Acres; where the romance is sweet, the lemonade is tart, and the secrets are spicy! Annie Lapp, the community gossip, is determined to get her hooks in Jeremiah, but after a brief encounter with him in the tobacco field, is she wrong about everything? Everyone makes mistakes during their rumspringa, but Annie is determined to make them all. This book is a continuation of Amish Acres: The Celery Patch. If you have not read book one, The Celery Patch, it is advisable to read ...

Finding Mary – RD Hessom

September 26, 2018

Random

Can you fall in love with somebody who will be gone by the end of the year? Is it wise to even try? What happens to the path our lives take after a tragedy? Can we ever really recover when something truly evil happens? Janey, India and Hannah have to answer all of these questions in 2006. The year begins with a terrible tragedy where they work and, if the truth be told, it scares the shit out of them. That is until Gabe arrives ...

Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens

September 25, 2018

Young Adult

The Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick The New York Times Bestseller “I can’t even express how much I love this book! I didn’t want this story to end!” –Reese Witherspoon “Painfully beautiful.”–The New York Times Book Review “Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver.”–Bustle For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But ...

Complete Camping Handbook: Everything You Need to Know – Before You Go by David Zinck

September 25, 2018

Random

You’ll find 15 chapters full of practical information to help you enjoy your camping experiences as much as we do. You’ll learn camping basics such as how to set up a tarp to stay dry, how to tie a few basic knots, where to camp, making a camp checklist of what to pack, how to build a campfire, outdoor cooking, camping with children and pets, primitive toilets and showers, wild animal safety, camping equipment guides, and more. Many people have disastrous camping experiences, never to ...

Future Visions: Original Science Fiction Inspired by Microsoft – Elizabeth Bear, et al.

September 25, 2018

Short Stories

FREE. An anthology of new short work from some of the greatest science fiction writers in the field. These visionary stories explore prediction science, quantum computing, real-time translation, machine learning, and much more. The authors used inside access to leading-edge work from Microsoft Research as inspiration, crafting pieces that predict the near-future of technology -- and examine its complex relationship to our core humanity.