God Save the Queen: The Spiritual Heart of the Monarchy by Ian Bradley from Continuum (£1.29) is the Amazon UK
Kindle Deal of the Day (June 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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In this compelling portrait of the British Royal Family, Ian Bradley traces the religious dimension of monarchy and argues for its importance as a spiritual force in British life. Ultimately he argues that sacredness lies at the heart of royalty, and Bradley's book explores what this might mean in a society that is both multi-faith and increasingly secular.
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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk: A Novel by Ben Fountain from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (June 5)
* FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk also $1.99.
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One of the most brilliant stories in our recent memory, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk satirizes war, celebrity, and popular culture in blistering style. Unfolding over a single day in a Texas stadium where Iraqi war hero William Lynn is to be honored before returning to the war zone, this novel is one that you'll remember long after you read its final word.
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Hailey Twitch Is Not a Snitch by Lauren Barnholdt from Sourcebooks ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (June 5)
*FYI, Amazon has also matched this deal:
Hailey Twitch Is Not a Snitch also $1.99
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Hailey Twitch is a pretty normal kid, she likes sparkly things and ice cream and fun, but Hailey also has a secret. Her best friend is a sprite named Maybelle that no one but Hailey can see. Maybelle is a great friend together she and Hailey have tons of fun, but they also occasionally get into a bit of trouble, can Hailey keep her friendship a secret?
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The File on H. by Ismail Kadare from Arcade Publishing ($0.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (June 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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In the mid-1930s, two young Irish-American scholars voyage to the Albanian highlands--the last stronghold of the oral epic--with a first-generation tape recorder. Their mission? To discover how Homer composed the Iliad and the Odyssey without writing. This entertaining work is a spy novel and a comedy-of-errors combined.
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