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Interesting, Amazon is bringing back their Kindle Books: The Big Deal Promo!

What's "The Big Deal"? A selection of 200 books are on sale for $0.99, $1.99, $2.99, and $3.99 through March 25, 2012.

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Saw this on twitter:

Best Buy Deals ‏

Deal of the Day: Kobo Digital Reader (refurb) $29.99 http://getth.at/bc2kz #dailydeal

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I'm back

Mummydaddy by Jeremy Howe from Pan (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (Mar 21) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

In the summer of 1992, Jeremy Howe was woken in the middle of the night by a policeman who had come to tell him his wife was dead. She had been murdered. Twenty years later, Jeremy and his girls are not the people they might have been had Lizzie not died. They’re certainly different, but not damaged. This is a story full of tears, but also of love and family and redemption.

Map of Bones (Sigma Force Series) by James Rollins from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (Mar 21)

* FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal for Map of Bones, now also $1.99

Product Description

A treasure is taken from a German cathedral. Not gold nor jewels but a one far more precious: the bones of the Magi who venerated the Christ child. So begins this adventure of SIGMA Force, an elite team of scientists and Special Forces operatives called into action to thwart sinister forces of science and religion united to unleash a horror not seen since the beginning of time.

The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles Series #2) by Rick Riordan from Disney Book Group ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (Mar 21)

Product Description

Rejoin Carter and Sadie in The Throne of Fire, the second installment from Rick Riordan in his beloved Kane Chronicles. This time the Kane siblings are on a quest for the Book of Ra, in hopes of stopping the Egyptian god of chaos.

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Bargain Pre-orders from HarperCollins (US Kindle):

Spin with Bonus Material by Catherine McKenzie is $0.99

Book Description

For a limited time at a special price, enjoy Catherine McKenzie's charming and humorous novel Spin, along with excerpts to her upcoming new novels, Arranged, on sale May 15, 2012, and Forgotten, on sale September 4, 2012.

When Kate Sandford lands an interview at her favorite music magazine, The Line, it's the chance of a lifetime. So Kate goes out to celebrate—and shows up still drunk to the interview the next morning. It's no surprise that she doesn't get the job, but her performance has convinced the editors that she'd be perfect for an undercover assignment for their gossip rag. All Kate has to do is follow "It Girl" Amber Sheppard into rehab. If she can get the inside scoop—and complete the thirty-day program—they'll reconsider her for the position at The Line. Kate takes the assignment, but when real friendships start to develop, she has to decide if what she has to gain is worth the price she'll have to pay.

The Witch Doctor's Wife with Bonus Material by Tamar Myers is $0.99

Book Description

For a limited time at a special price, enjoy beloved mystery writer Tamar Myers' novel The Witch Doctor's Wife—an enthralling tale of duty, greed, danger, and miracles in equatorial Africa. As a bonus, you get an excerpt from The Headhunter's Daughter and The Boy Who Stole the Leopard's Spots, on sale May 8, 2012.

The Congo beckons to young Amanda Brown in 1958, as she follows her missionary calling to the mysterious "dark continent" far from her South Carolina home. But her enthusiasm cannot cushion her from the shock of a very foreign culture—where competing missionaries are as plentiful as flies, and oppressive European overlords are busy stripping the land of its most valuable resource: diamonds.

Little by little, Amanda is drawn into the lives of the villagers in tiny Belle Vue—and she is touched by the plight of the local witch doctor, a man known as Their Death, who has been forced to take a second job as a yardman to support his two wives. But when First Wife stumbles upon an impossibly enormous uncut gem, events are set in motion that threaten to devastate the lives of these people Amanda has come to admire and love—events that could lead to nothing less than murder.

And three more Elizabeth Lowell romances for $1.99:

Remember Summer with Bonus Material by Elizabeth Lowell

Lover in the Rough with Bonus Material by Elizabeth Lowell

Forget Me Not with Bonus Material by Elizabeth Lowell

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In Her Sights by Robin Perini from Montlake Romance ($0.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (Mar 21) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

One bullet from SWAT sniper Jasmine Parker's gun saved the life of the governor's daughter. When her old flame turned reporter breaks the story, the coverage unexpectedly unearths a forgotten, vicious enemy determined to destroy her. Full of explosive action, this steamy thriller is infused with poignancy and page-turning suspense.

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Hope you had a nice vacation

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Amazon has matched the Nook find for Families:

The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles Series #2) by Rick Riordan now also $2.99

@saugen48,

Thanks! I did, too short though!

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Tune In Tokyo:The Gaijin Diaries by Tim Anderson from AmazonEncore (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (Mar 22) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

Tim Anderson was pushing 30 and working a string of dead-end jobs when he spontaneously decided to pack his bags and move to Japan. In Tokyo, Tim became a "gaijin", an outsider whose stumbling progression through Japanese culture is chronicled in these side-splitting stories. Despite the seemingly constant humiliation, Tim gradually begins to find his way and comes to realise that living a meaningful life is about expecting the unexpected.

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Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, and the Sting That Launched the War on Drugs by Jason Ryan from Globe Pequot Press ($3.49) is the NOOK Daily Find (Mar 22)

Product Description

Flash, Bob the Boss, Disco Don, Willie the Hog and other colorfully named drug smugglers were among the most outrageous criminals of the Reagan era, folk legends to some and public enemies to others. Here's the story of Operation Jackpot, the task force dedicated to ending these "gentlemen smugglers'" high times on the high seas.

Puff, the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow from Sterling Publishing ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (Mar 22)

Product Description

A beloved childhood favorite comes to life in Puff, The Magic Dragon picture book. Join Jackie Paper and Puff in all their wonderful adventures in the land of Honalee.

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FULLY LOADED: The Complete and Collected Stories of Blake Crouch by Blake Crouch ($0.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (Mar 22) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

Thriller writer Blake Crouch is known for delivering page-turning suspense and gut-wrenching literary punches, and each of the 10 works included here is no exception. This 60,000-word collection includes Crouch's introduction to each story and an interview with the author.

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FYI, new Kindle apps:

Flood (A Puzzle Game for Kindle) by Mobigloo ($1.99)

Ultimate U.S. Sitcom Quiz (A TV Sitcom Quiz for Kindle) by HandyX ($1.99)

Alter Ego (An Interactive Novel for Kindle) by Choose Multiple ($2.99)

Hidden Expedition: Everest (A Hidden Object Game for Kindle) by Big Fish Games ($4.99)

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FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:

Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, and the Sting That Launched the War on Drugs by Jason Ryan also $3.49

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The Last Empress: A Novel (Empress Orchid) by Anchee Min from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is $2.24 (US Kindle)

Product Description

The last decades of the nineteenth century were a violent period in China’s history, marked by humiliating foreign incursions and domestic rebellions and ending in the demise of the Ch’ing Dynasty. The only constant during this tumultuous time was the power wielded by one woman, the resilient, ever-resourceful Tsu Hsi -- or Empress Orchid, as readers came to know her in Anchee Min’s critically acclaimed, best-selling novel covering her rise to power.

The Last Empress is the story of Orchid’s dramatic transition from a strong-willed, instinctive young woman to a wise and politically savvy leader who ruled China for more than four decades. In this concluding volume Min gives us a compelling, very human leader who assumed power reluctantly and sacrificed all to protect those she loved and an empire that was doomed to die.

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$2.99 bargains by Jeffrey Archer (Macmillan)

A Matter of Honor by Jeffrey Archer (US Kindle, iTunes)

Product Description
It seems innocent enough. A disgraced British colonel bequeaths a mysterious letter to his only son. But the moment Adam Scott opens the yellowing envelope, he sets into motion a deadly chain of events that threatens to shake the very foundations of the free world.

Within days, Adam's lover is brutally murdered and he's running for his life through the great cities of Europe, pursued not only by the KGB, but by the CIA and his own countrymen as well. Their common intent is to kill him before the truth comes out. While powerful men in smoke-filled rooms plot ever more ingenious means of destroying him, Adam finds himself betrayed and abandoned even by those he holds most dear.

When at last he comes to understand what he is in possession of, he's even more determined to protect it, for it's more than a matter of life and death-it's a matter of honor.

BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED: 1st chapter of Jeffrey Archer’s newest novel SINS OF THE FATHER, coming May 2012.

The Prodigal Daughter by Jeffrey ARCHER (US Kindle, iTunes)

Product Description
With a will of steel, Polish immigrant Florentyna Rosnovski is indeed Abel's daughter. She shares with her father a love of America, his ideals, and his dream for the future. But she wants more to be the first female president.

Golden boy Richard Kane was born into a life of luxury. The scion of a banking magnate he is successful, handsome, and determined to carve his own path in the world-and to
build a future with the woman he loves.

With Florentyna's ultimate goal only a heartbeat away, both are about to discover the shattering price of power as a titanic battle of betrayal and deception reaches out from the past-a blood feud between two generations that threatens to destroy everything Florentyna and Richard have fought to achieve.
BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED: 1st chapter of Jeffrey Archer’s newest novel SINS OF THE FATHER, coming May 2012.

First Among Equals by Jeffrey Archer (US Kindle)

Product Description
Charles Seymour, second-born son, will never be the earl like his father, but he did inherit his mother's strength-and the will to realize his destiny...Simon Kerslake's father sacrificed everything to make sure his son's dreams come true. Now it is Simon's chance to rise as high as those dreams allow...Ray Gould was born to the back streets but raised with pride-a quality matched by a sharp intellect and the desire to attain the impossible...Andrew Fraser was raised by a soccer hero turned politician. Now it's his turn for heroics, whatever the cost.

From strangers to rivals, four men embark on a journey for the highest stakes of all-the keys to No. 10 Downing Street. Unfolding over three decades, their honor will be tested, their loyalties betrayed, and their love of family and country challenged. But in a game where there is a first among equals, only one can triumph.

BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED: 1st chapter of Jeffrey Archer’s newest novel SINS OF THE FATHER, coming May 2012.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (P.S.): Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba from HarperCollins is $1.99 (US Kindle, iTunes, B&N)

Product Description

Amazon Best of the Month, September 2009

William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills in a book called Using Energy, and he dreamed of building one that would bring electricity and water to his village and change his life and the lives of those around him. His neighbors may have mocked him and called him misala—crazy—but William was determined to show them what a little grit and ingenuity could do.

Enchanted by the workings of electricity as a boy, William had a goal to study science in Malawi's top boarding schools. But in 2002, his country was stricken with a famine that left his family's farm devastated and his parents destitute. Unable to pay the eighty-dollar-a-year tuition for his education, William was forced to drop out and help his family forage for food as thousands across the country starved and died.

Yet William refused to let go of his dreams. With nothing more than a fistful of cornmeal in his stomach, a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks, and an armory of curiosity and determination, he embarked on a daring plan to bring his family a set of luxuries that only two percent of Malawians could afford and what the West considers a necessity—electricity and running water. Using scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves, William forged a crude yet operable windmill, an unlikely contraption and small miracle that eventually powered four lights, complete with homemade switches and a circuit breaker made from nails and wire. A second machine turned a water pump that could battle the drought and famine that loomed with every season.

Soon, news of William's magetsi a mphepo—his "electric wind"—spread beyond the borders of his home, and the boy who was once called crazy became an inspiration to those around the world.

Here is the remarkable story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.