Content FREE (and bargain) books for the Kindle - January 2011

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Just saw these posted by @AmazonKindle twitter, Text-based Adventures for $0.99 (from $4.99) through 1/31:

Choice of Broadsides (A Text-Based Adventure) by Choice of Games

Product Description
Discounted to $0.99 for a limited time (offer ends January 31). Choice of Broadsides is a text-based adventure where your choices control the story. On most pages, you'll choose between a set of options, determining which action you will take next as a young and promising naval officer.

If you like gamebooks, you'll love Choice of Broadsides. Its unique approach to interactive fiction allows larger, deeper, and richer stories than traditional gamebooks. Will you discover all of the hidden endings? Will you become an admiral, or will you be court-martialed? When on shore, will you marry for love or for career advantage, or will you leave aside romance and spend your time gambling and dueling? The choice is up to you.

The sails have been hoisted and the guns run out as the enemy ship approaches. Your country is counting on you!

Choice of the Dragon (A Text-Based Adventure) by Choice of Games

Product Description
Discounted to $0.99 for a limited time (offer ends January 31). Choice of the Dragon is a text-based adventure where your choices control the story. On most pages, you'll get to choose between a set of options, deciding which action your dragon will take next. Choose between Brutality or Finesse, Cunning or Honor, Disdain or Vigilance. Or just try to gather as much wealth as you can!

If you love gamebooks, you'll love Choice of the Dragon. Its unique approach to interactive fiction allows larger, deeper and richer stories than traditional gamebooks. Will you discover all of the hidden endings?

Dominate the local kingdom, loot and pillage, and inspire terror in the hearts of your enemies!

Please note: Choice of the Dragon contains content that may be inappropriate for children.

[koland]

Just an FYI- these came out Christmas day and were $4.99 (overpriced, IMO). You can play them free online or get them as free apps for your iThing, using links in this blog post: http://blog.booksontheknob.org/2010/...-for-ipad.html

[copyrite]

iThing. LOL

Thanks for all your heads up, Karen!

[Flowergirl]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Most-Amazing.../dp/B004H8G3W0

It's called 101 Amazing things to do in Great Britain!

A neat and funky little guide to the quirky and fun things in Britain!

(I bet you didn't know you could Husky trek in Britain did ya? well that's just one of the things!!) =D xxx

Best 74p (or $1.14) I ever spent on a travel budget guide I tell yaaa

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by Flowergirl

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Most-Amazing.../dp/B004H8G3W0

It's called 101 Amazing things to do in Great Britain!

A neat and funky little guide to the quirky and fun things in Britain!

(I bet you didn't know you could Husky trek in Britain did ya? well that's just one of the things!!) =D xxx

Best 74p (or $1.14) I ever spent on a travel budget guide I tell yaaa

thanks flowergirl, and welcome to the Forums!

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Student Deal of the Day (Jan 15)

Power of Focus for College Students: How to Make College the Best Investment of Your Life (Power of Focus) by Les Hewitt (Price should reflect the discount later today)

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Just As I Am (Just As I Am Series #1) by Virginia Smith

Product Description
Sometimes God's call comes when we least expect it, and to the most unlikely people! When purple-haired Mayla Strong slumps into the back pew of Mama's little country church she has only one goal – to get Mama off her back. But Pastor Paul's message pierces her soul, and almost before she knows what's happening she's in front of the congregation, lip stud and all, praying the prayer that changes her life forever. She is baptized on the spot, wearing Mama's slip under her white baptism robe to hide her hot pink panties from eyes of the curious congregation. Coming out of the water, Mayla knows life will never be the same.

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Big Girls Don't Die: In the Heat of the Night, Book 2 by Crystal Jordan

Product Description

“I will always love you.” Not just a figure of speech when you’re undead.

In the Heat of the Night, Book Two

Six months ago, Andre St. James committed the ultimate one-night-stand party foul by turning Cynthiana into the spawn of Satan…also known as a vampire. He insisted he knew they were meant to be together forever and ever, so why wait for her to be on the same page with him to suck the life out of her?

What. Ever. The only thing the two of them share is chemistry that blasts off the charts. So she dropkicked him out of her life and told him to never come back. He listened. Until now.

Andre knows Cyn has trouble dealing with his take-no-prisoners approach to life, and that turning her against her will was a mistake. But he’s got patience born of centuries of immortality, and he’ll do whatever it takes to get back into her good graces and stay there forever. Including wait until she has no choice but to turn to him.

After all, no one understands forever like a vampire. He’s loved her from the moment he saw her…and he always will.

This book has been previously published and has been revised from its original release.

Warning: Naughty vampire nookie. Orgasmic biting, a little bloodsucking, and a hot tub scene that redefines STEAMY.

[Atrain]

Hi Gang -- First post here. A Friend of the Family is a novel that was critically well-received. It's priced at $4.16 right now:

http://www.amazon.com/Friend-Family-...sr=1-1-catcorr

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by Atrain

Hi Gang -- First post here. A Friend of the Family is a novel that was critically well-received. It's priced at $4.16 right now:

http://www.amazon.com/Friend-Family-...sr=1-1-catcorr

are you the author? there is a forum for author self promotions.

welcome to the forums!

[lissnaps]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

are you the author? there is a forum for author self promotions.

welcome to the forums!

This was actually an Amazon Best of the Month in November 2009. I purchased it, but haven't gotten to it yet. It looks like a solid read at a great price!

[Atrain]

Not an author. I just appreciate it when people can glean through the number of titles to pick out the bargains. I'm also more of a fan of Fiction, than Romance or Mystery/Thrillers which seems to be where most of the bargains are found and/or posted.

Just trying to help out lovers of good fiction, that's all.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by Atrain

Not an author. I just appreciate it when people can glean through the number of titles to pick out the bargains. I'm also more of a fan of Fiction, than Romance or Mystery/Thrillers which seems to be where most of the bargains are found and/or posted.

Just trying to help out lovers of good fiction, that's all.

awesome! thanks and once again, welcome!

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Bargain collection:

For fans of children's author Gertrude Chandler Warner, the collection The Boxcar Children Mysteries Box Set: Books One Through Twelve was just discounted to $28.99 (about $2.41 per book versus $3.89-$3.99 per book if bought by piece).

*B&N has the collection priced at $39.99.

Product Description

Books One through Twelve of the celebrated Boxcar Children Mysteries, now available as an ebook box set—twelve ebooks for the price of ten

Since its debut more than half a century ago, the Boxcar Children Mysteries has been one of the most beloved and popular children’s collections of all time. Collected here are the first twelve classic stories, following the Alden children from their first adventure living in an old boxcar all the way through to their exciting journey on a houseboat. This box set is the perfect introduction to a timeless and cherished series.

This enriched ebook box set includes an illustrated biography of author Gertrude Chandler Warner, with photos from the archives at the Warner Museum in Putnam, Connecticut.

[koland]

Hit Me With Your Best Shot, by Mike Perry is today's (1/16/11) Kindle Student Deal of the Day. Normally selling for $7.99, it will be $0.99 for today only (once the price updates).

Book Description
When karaoke calls, get ready to steal the show. Karaoke Queen Raina Lee helps beginners and veterans conquer stage fright, pick songs to showcase vocal talent (or disguise a lack thereof), and master their moves (mic twirls, Mick Jagger kicks, etc.). She turns what can be a terrifying social rite of passage into a party no one wants to miss. With lists of the best songs for all occasions, advice from World Karaoke Champions, awesome hand-drawn typography and illustrations, plus party scene snapshots of people singing their hearts out, this pocket-size resource will turn up the volume on happy hour. Rock on.