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Audible Daily Deal - Spymaster: Startling Cold War Revelations of a Soviet KGB Chief by Tennent H. Bagley, Bronson Pinchot (Narrator) for $3.95

Publisher's Summary

From the dark days of World War II through the Cold War, Sergey A. Kondrashev was a major player in Russia’s notorious KGB espionage apparatus. Rising through its ranks through hard work and keen understanding of how the spy and political games are played, he “handled” American and British defectors, recruited Western operatives as double agents, served as a ranking officer at the East Berlin and Vienna KGB bureaus, and tackled special assignments from the Kremlin.

During a 1994 television program about former spymasters, Kondrashev met and began a close friendship with a former foe, ex–CIA officer Tennent H. “Pete” Bagley, whom the Russian asked to help write his memoirs.

Because Bagley knew so about much of Kondrashev’s career (they had been on opposite sides in several operations), his penetrating questions and insights reveal slices of never-revealed espionage history that rival anything found in the pages of Ian Fleming, Len Deighton, or John le Carr. This includes chilling tales of surviving Stalin’s purges while superiors and colleagues did not, of plotting to reveal the Berlin Tunnel, of quelling the Hungarian Revolution and “Prague Spring” independence movements, and of assisting in arranging the final disposition of the corpses of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun. Kondrashev also details equally fascinating KGB propaganda and disinformation efforts that shaped Western attitudes throughout the Cold War.

Because publication of these memoirs was banned by Putin’s regime, Bagley promised Kondrashev to have them published in the West. They are now available to all who are fascinated by vivid tales of international intrigue.

©2013 Tennent H. Bagley (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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House of the Rising Sun (Crescent City Book 1) by Kristen Painter from Orbit ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (March 5)

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Augustine lives the perfect life in the Haven city of New Orleans. He rarely works a real job, spends most of his nights with a different human woman, and resides in a spectacular Garden District mansion paid for by retired movie star Olivia Goodwin, who has come to think of him as an adopted son, providing him room and board and whatever else he needs.
But when Augustine returns home to find Olivia's been attacked by vampires, he knows his idyllic life has comes to an end. It's time for revenge -- and to take up the mantle of the city's Guardian.
Then Olivia's estranged daughter, Harlow, arrives. She hates being fae, but her powers are exactly what Augustine needs to catch the vampires. Can he convince her to help him in time? Or will the sparks between them send her running again?

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The Kamado Smoker & Grill Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for the World's Best Barbecue by Chris Grove from Ulysses Press ($2.99) is the Kindle Cooking, Food & Wine Deal of the Day (March 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Some Mobileread peeps reading this post may think that they don't know anything about the kamado cooker. I thought that I didn't either, but a light went off in my head after seeing the post, and I Googled it. Have you ever heard of The Big Green Egg? Well, it is a kamado-style ceramic cooker. In fact, when I did a cursory glance at photos on the Web of TBGE and a cursory glance at the cooker on the cover of the book, I couldn't tell much difference, except The Big Green Egg is, well, green and the one on the cover is black.

I think that practically everyone in the U.S., at least, has seen one of TBGEs, if they don't own one themselves. One website that I looked at said that "The Big Green Egg is by far the most popular kamado-style cooker in North America."

I was ready to pass over buying the cookbook, thinking that the Kamodo cooker was some kind of obscure, exotic device that I'd never own. Well, I don't own one, and may never own one, but at least I now know, from TBGE example of the type, what a kamado cooker is.

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8 business books (£0.99 - £1.79 each) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (March 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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History of the Rain by Niall Williams from Bloomsbury USA ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (March 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "An exceptional novel not to be missed, this is the kind of story an avid reader longs for. It's rich, absorbing, comical, tragic, and luminous."

We are our stories. We tell them to stay alive or keep alive those who only live now in the telling. That’s how it seems to me, being alive for a little while, the teller and the told.

So says Ruthie Swain. The bedridden daughter of a dead poet, home from college after a collapse (Something Amiss, the doctors say), she is trying to find her father through stories—and through generations of family history in County Clare (the Swains have the written stories, from salmon-fishing journals to poems, and the maternal MacCarrolls have the oral) and through her own writing (with its Superabundance of Style). Ruthie turns also to the books her father left behind, his library transposed to her bedroom and stacked on the floor, which she pledges to work her way through while she’s still living.

In her attic room, with the rain rushing down the windows, Ruthie writes Ireland, with its weather, its rivers, its lilts, and its lows. The stories she uncovers and recounts bring back to life multiple generations buried in this soil—and they might just bring her back into the world again, too.

Looking for Trouble (Girls' Night Out Book 1) by Victoria Dahl from Harlequin HQN ($1.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (March 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "Everything about this book is steamy, sexy, and sinfully satisfying."

A good reason to be bad…

Librarian Sophie Heyer has walked the straight and narrow her entire life to make up for her mother's mistakes. But in tiny Jackson Hole, Wyoming, juicy gossip doesn't just fade away. Falling hard for the sexiest biker who's ever ridden into town would undo everything she's worked for. And to add insult to injury, the alluring stranger is none other than Alex Bishop—the son of the man Sophie's mother abandoned her family for. He may be temptation on wheels, but Sophie's not looking for trouble!

Maybe Sophie's buttoned-up facade fools some, but Alex knows a naughty smile when he sees one. Despite their parents' checkered pasts, he's willing to take some risks to find out the truth about the town librarian. He figures a little fling might be just the ticket to get his mind off his own family drama. But what he finds underneath Sophie's prim demeanor might change his world in ways he never expected.

Libriomancer (Magic Ex Libris Book 1) by Jim C. Hines from DAW/Penguin Group ($1.99) is the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (March 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This fast-paced gem is a treat for any fan of science fiction and fantasy."

Isaac Vainio is a Libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by Johannes Gutenberg. Libriomancers are gifted with the ability to magically reach into books and draw forth objects. When Isaac is attacked by vampires that leaked from the pages of books into our world, he barely manages to escape. To his horror he discovers that vampires have been attacking other magic-users as well, and Gutenberg has been kidnapped.

With the help of a motorcycle-riding dryad who packs a pair of oak cudgels, Isaac finds himself hunting the unknown dark power that has been manipulating humans and vampires alike. And his search will uncover dangerous secrets about Libriomancy, Gutenberg, and the history of magic. . . .

Surprised at Being Alive: An Accidental Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam and Beyond by Robert F. Curtis from Casemate ($2.99) is the Kindle History Deal of the Day (March 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "As a military history buff it was refreshing to read a book about the unsung heroes of Vietnam."

Sometimes you do everything right, but it just isn’t your day. A part fails and your helicopter comes apart in flight, or, another aircraft runs into you and the pieces of both fall to the ground below, or the enemy gunner pulls the trigger at just the right moment and his rounds find your aircraft in exactly the right spot to take it out of the sky. Whichever way it happens, it wasn’t your day.

Which is why, after 24 years and over 5,000 flight hours with four armed services, Major Robert Curtis was so surprised at being alive when he passed his retirement physical. Starting with enlisting in the Army to fly helicopters during Vietnam, and continuing on through service with the National Guard, Marine Corps and Royal Navy, he flew eight different helicopters—from the wooden-bladed OH-13E, through the Chinook, SeaKnight and SeaKing, in war and peace around the world. During that time over 50 of his friends died in crashes, both in combat and in accidents, but somehow his skill, and not an inconsiderable amount of luck and superstition, saw him through.

His flying career began with a misbegotten strategy for beating the draft by enlisting. With the Vietnam War raging full blast in 1968 the draft was inevitable, so he wanted to at least get some small measure of control of his future. Although he had no thought of flying when he walked into the recruiting office, he walked out signed up to be a helicopter pilot. What he did not know was that 43% of all the aircraft sent to Vietnam were destroyed in combat or accidents. Soon he was in the thick of the war, flying Chinooks with the 101st Airborne. After Vietnam he left the Army, but kept flying in the National Guard while going to college. He was accepted at two law schools, but flying is addictive, so he instead enlisted in the USMC to fly some more. Over the next 17 years he would fly around the world off US and British ships from Egypt to Norway and all points in between. His engaging story will be a delight to all aviation enthusiasts.

An Awesome Book of Thanks! by Dallas Clayton from Two Lions ($1.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (March 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is a lovely book with a great message."

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: Pre-K - 6

Inspired by the idea of being thankful for all that you have, An Awesome Book of Thanks! is a beautifully written, fantastically illustrated walk through a world of magical unicorns, robotic dinosaurs, and all of life's simple moments, great and small.

Crafted for children ages 0-1000, this timeless story is sure to be an instant classic, at home in the hands of anyone looking for the perfect reminder of just how beautiful life can be.

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Audible Daily Deal - Egg & Spoon by Gregory Maguire and Michael Page (Narrator) for $3.95

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Elena Rudina lives in the impoverished Russian countryside. Her father has been dead for years. Her brothers have been conscripted into the Tsar's army and taken as servants in the house of the local wealthy landowner. Her mother is dying, slowly, in their tiny cabin. And there is no food. But then a train arrives in the village, a train carrying untold wealth, a cornucopia of food, and a noble family destined to visit the Tsar in St. Petersburg - a family that includes Ekaterina, a girl of Elena's age. When the two girls' lives collide, an adventure is set in motion, an adventure that includes mistaken identity, a monk locked in a tower, a prince traveling incognito, and - in a starring role only Gregory Maguire could have conjured - Baba Yaga, the witch of Russian folklore, in her moving house perched on chicken legs.

©2014 Gregory Maguire, original book published by Candlewick Press (P) (P) 2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

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What Doesn’t Kill You (Catherine Ling Book 2) by Iris Johansen from St. Martin's Press ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (March 5)

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It's the deadliest poison known to man.
He's the only one who knows its true power.
She's the only one who can stop the evil.
The chase is on. . . .

Number-one bestselling author Iris Johansen showcases one of her most fascinating characters yet, pitted against one of the most ruthless killers, in a novel that will make you forget to breathe. . . .

Catherine Ling was abandoned on the streets of Hong Kong at age four. Schooled in the art of survival, she traded in the only commodity she had: information. As a teenager, she came under the tutelage of a mysterious man known only as Hu Chang---a skilled assassin and master poisoner. As a young woman, she was recruited by the CIA and now she is known as one of their most effective operatives. Having lived life in the shadows, Catherine is aware of the wobbly moral compass of her existence and even more aware of just how expendable she is to those she deals with. When her old friend Hu Chang creates a formula that's not only deadly but completely untraceable, the race begins to be the first to get it. With rogue operative John Gallo also on the hunt, Catherine finds herself up against a group so villainous and a man so evil that she may not survive in her quest to protect those she cares about: Hu Chang and Luke---the son who was stolen from Catherine and only recently brought home safe. Using all of her formidable skills, Catherine Ling proves the age-old belief that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Iris Johansen is at her page-turning best in this novel that takes you from the corridors of Langley to the alleyways of Hong Kong and the darkest places of the human soul.

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When Shadows Fall (Dr. Samantha Owens series Book 3) by J.T. Ellison from Harlequin MIRA ($0.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (March 7) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat thriller ripe with mystery, mayhem, and murder."

Dear Dr. Owens,

If you are reading this letter, I am dead and I would be most grateful if you could solve my murder…

Forensic pathologist Dr. Samantha Owens thought life was finally returning to normal after she suffered a terrible personal loss. Settling into her new job at Georgetown University, the illusion is shattered when she receives a disturbing letter from a dead man imploring her to solve his murder. There's only one catch. Timothy Savage's death was so obviously the suicide of a demented individual that the case has been closed.

When Sam learns Savage left a will requesting she autopsy his body, she feels compelled to look into the case. Sam's own postmortem discovers clear signs that Savage was indeed murdered. And she finds DNA from a kidnapped child whose remains were recovered years earlier.

The investigation takes Sam into the shadows of a twenty-year-old mystery that must be solved to determine what really happened to Timothy Savage. Nothing about the case makes sense, but it is clear someone is unwilling to let anyone, especially Samantha Owens, discover the truth.

Three Books in the Unwanted Series by Natasha Anders from Montlake Romance ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (March 7)

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Today only, Three Books in the Unwanted Series by Natasha Anders are $1.99 Each.

Customer review: "These are very emotional romances. I love this series!""

Three Books in the Legends of the Muirwood Series by Jeff Wheeler ($1.99 Each) from 47North is the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (March 7) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, Three Books in the Legends of the Muirwood Series by Jeff Wheeler for $1.99 Each.

Customer review: "This is an excellent series. It's got a gripping story with compelling characters."

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown from Hazelden ($1.99) is the Kindle Inspirational Deal of the Day (March 7) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This book changed my life."

Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longer feel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, What if I can't keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn't everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself?

In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, PhD, a leading expert on shame, authenticity and belonging, shares what she's learned from a decade of research on the power of Wholehearted Living--a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.

In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough, and to go to bed at night thinking, Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn't change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging.

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham from Puffin Books ($2.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (March 7) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This reads exactly like a Grisham novel, except it's geared to middle schoolers, perfect for those who enjoy a gumshoe story without the grit of commercial fiction."

Age Level: 8 - 12 | Grade Level: 3 - 7

In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk—and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom.

But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much—maybe too much—he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.

The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justice is served.

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Jill Mansell Boxed Set (Staying at Daisy’s Millie’s Fling and An Offer You Can’t Refuse) by Jill Mansell from Sourcebooks Landmark ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (March 7)

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This box set includes three of Jill Mansell’s most popular novels:

Staying at Daisy’s
Millie’s Fling and
An Offer You Can’t Refuse.

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Audible Daily Deal - Ivory by Tony Park and Mark Davis (Narrator) for $5.95

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Simultaneous release of the eagerly awaited latest title from best-selling thriller writer, set in Mozambique and South Africa. Guaranteed to appeal to fans of Wilbur Smith and Beverley Harper.

Alex Tremain is a pirate in trouble. The two women in his life - one of them his financial adviser, the other his diesel mechanic - have left him. He's facing a mounting tide of debts and his crew of modern-day buccaneers, a multi-national band of ex-military cut-throats, is getting restless. They don't all share his dream of going legit, but what Alex really wants is to re-open the five-star resort hotel which once belonged to his Portuguese mother and English father on the Island of Dreams, off the coast of Mozambique. A chance raid on a wildlife smuggling ship sets the Chinese triads after him and, to add to his woes, corporate lawyer Jane Humphries lands, literally, in his lap. Another woman is the last thing Captain Tremain needs right now - especially one whose lover is a ruthless shipping magnate backed up by a deadly bunch of contract killers.

Meanwhile Jane finds herself torn between the crooked but charming pirate and her coolly calculating millionaire boss, George Penfold. Both are passionate, and both are dangerous. What Alex really needs is one last big heist - something valuable enough to fulfil his dreams and set him and his men up for life. When the South African government makes a controversial decision to reinstitute the culling of elephants in its national parks, Alex finds the answer to his dilemma - three tonnes of ivory.

©2009 Tony Park; (P)2009 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

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From Paris, With Love by Samantha Tonge from Carina (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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From the bestselling author of Doubting Abbey

Every girl dreams of hearing those four magical words Will you marry me? But no-one tells you what’s supposed to happen next…

Fun-loving Gemma Goodwin knows she should be revelling in her happy-ever-after. Except when her boyfriend Lord Edward popped the question, after a whirlwind romance, although she didn’t say no….she didn’t exactly say yes either!

A month-long cookery course in Paris could be just the place to make sure her heart and her head are on the same page… And however disenchanted with romance Gemma is feeling, the City of Love has plenty to keep her busy; the champagne is decadently quaffable, the croissants almost too delicious, and shopping is a national past-time! In fact, everything in Paris makes her want to say Je t’aime… Except Edward!

But whilst Paris might offer plenty of distractions from wedding planning – including her new friends, mysterious Joe and hot French rockstar Blade - there’s no reason she couldn’t just try one or two couture dresses is there? Just for fun…

Oscar: The Bionic Cat by Kate Allan from Summersdale (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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An amazing true story of feline suvival and human ingenuity

When Kate Allan's beloved black cat, Oscar, is found lying severely injured in a field near her Jersey home, she is sure the accident-prone feline has met its end. With both hind legs severed by a combine harvester, Oscar's life hangs in the balance. Luckily for him, his vet knows Noel Fitzpatrick, star of BBC One's The Bionic Vet. Noel agrees to try pioneering surgery on Oscar to replace his legs with specially created prosthetics. Against all odds, Oscar comes back from the brink to become the world's very first bionic cat and a feline celebrity.

The Scribe by Antonio Garrido from AmazonCrossingEnglish (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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The year is 799, and King Charlemagne awaits coronation as the Holy Roman emperor. But in the town of Würzburg, the young, willful Theresa dreams only of following in the footsteps of her scholarly father—a quiet man who taught her the forbidden pleasures of reading and writing. Though it was unthinkable for a medieval woman to pursue a career as a craftsperson, headstrong Theresa convinces the parchment-makers’ guild to test her. If she passes, it means access to her beloved manuscripts and nothing less than true independence. But as she treats the skins before an audience of jeering workmen, unimaginable tragedy strikes—tearing apart Theresa’s family and setting in motion a cascade of mysteries that Theresa must solve if she hopes to stay alive and save her family.

A fugitive in the wilderness, Theresa is forced to rely on her bravery, her uncommon education, and the compassion of strangers. When she encounters Alcuin of York, a wise and influential monk with close ties to Charlemagne, she believes her luck might have finally changed. But the biggest secret lies between Charlemagne and her father. Theresa moves ever closer to the truth, bent on reuniting with her beloved father, only to discover that her family’s troubles are inextricably entwined with nothing less than the fate of an empire.

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Five Terrifying Thrillers by Jack Kilborn and J.A. Konrath ($1.99 Each) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, Five Terrifying Thrillers by Jack Kilborn and J.A. Konrath for $1.99 Each.

Whippoorwill (The Whippoorwill Trilogy Book 1) by Sharon Sala from RosettaBooks ($1.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. It's brilliant, funny, at turns sad, and one of those reads that I could not put down."

Leticia Murphy never planned on becoming a saloon girl. But the Kansas Territories are a difficult place, and Lettie, orphaned at the age of twelve, had to do whatever it took to survive. When she comes to the rough-and-tumble town of Lizard Flats, she wants nothing more than a second chance--although she knows the likelihood of getting one is slim.

Until, that is, a stranger comes to Lizard Flats, a preacher from the East, arriving to perform a wedding. But the man of God isn't quite as holy as he seems. And when he turns up dead in Lettie's bed, it sets off a chain of events nobody could have predicted that will ultimately lead to change not just for Lizard Flats, but for Lettie herself.

The first in the best-selling Whippoorwill trilogy by renowned romance novelist Sharon Sala, Whippoorwill is sure to leave you spellbound and wanting more.

Element Wielder (The Void Wielder Trilogy Book 1) by Cesar Gonzalez from Amazon ($0.99) is the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This has a great storyline. Fans of Harry Potter, Avatar, and The Maze Runner should enjoy this fantasy."

“His mother’s screams remained etched in his mind. He promised himself that night he would never again stand by as people he cared for suffered, and he would one day kill Volcseck. He intended to keep those promises.”

Falcon Hyatt has a problem. For reasons unknown to him he can wield all the elements, not only basics like fire and water, but also those more advanced, like space and poison. And now the chaos element, the same one his parents’ killer Shal-Volcseck wields, has awakened within him, with catastrophic results.
To complicate matters, the Suteckh Empire has declared war on the capital cities of Va’siel. Now he must venture out into the world with his friends Lao, Faith, and Aya on a mission to stop the Suteckh from taking over Va’siel, and find his parents killer, as all the while he struggles to suppress his newfound abilities.

In his quest Falcon is forced to question what he’s really fighting for, where his loyalties lie, and his own character. Is he truly a good person, or an even more dangerous menace than the dreaded Shal-Volcseck? Element Wielder is the story of faith, love, and a young man’s struggle to continue on his quest, when surrendering to his emotions and giving up is so much easier.

Painting as a Pastime (Winston Churchill's Essays and Other Works Collection Book 1) by Winston S. Churchill from RosettaBooks ($2.99) is the Kindle Biographies & Memoirs Deal of the Day (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This little meditation, written during Churchill's time in the shadows before World War II, is a great find. Both painters and Churchill buffs will enjoy it."

Best known as a stalwart wartime leader and statesman, Winston Churchill was a man of many talents—not the least of which was painting. Throughout his life, Churchill painted to relieve his mind from the demands of leadership—and to stave off depression.

Included in this volume are Churchill’s meditations on painting as a salve for the spirit and an important method of relaxation—particularly for people under considerable stress over a long period of time. In addition, it includes 18 reprints of Churchill’s original work in oil, giving the reader a window into the little-known creative and artistic talent of this prominent figure in contemporary history.

The Fine Art of Pretending by Rachel Harris from Spencer Hill Contemporary ($1.99) is the Kindle Teens Deal of the Day (March 10) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "If you’re looking for a charming YA contemporary romance read, this is definitely the book for you."

According to the guys at Fairfield Academy, there are two types of girls: the kind you hook up with, and the kind you're friends with. Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Reed is the second type. And she hates it. With just one year left to change her rank, she devises a plan to become the first type by homecoming, and she sets her sights on the perfect date-Justin Carter, Fairfield Academy's biggest hottie and most notorious player.

With 57 days until the dance, Aly launches Operation Sex Appeal and sheds her tomboy image. The only thing left is for Justin actually to notice her. Enter best friend Brandon Taylor, the school's second biggest hottie, and now Aly's pretend boyfriend. With his help, elevating from funny friend to tempting vixen is only a matter of time.

But when everything goes according to plan, the inevitable break up leaves their friendship in shambles, and Aly and Brandon with feelings they can't explain. And the fake couple discovers pretending can sometimes cost you the one thing you never expected to want.

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Audible Daily Deal - The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen, Elisabeth Rodgers (Narrator) for $3.95

Publisher's Summary

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an explosive new thriller

She had the perfect life.

She had the perfect cover.

She was the perfect witness.

Until they found her.

From the blockbuster bestselling author of the Eve Duncan novels comes a new, stand alone thriller about a woman with a photographic memory who has lived her life in the Witness Protection Program. What she once put her entire family in jeopardy and now, years later, her cover is blown. She’s on the run, and the lives of those she holds dear hang in the balance. As only Iris Johansen can do, you won’t see the twists coming.

©2014 Johansen Publishing LLLP (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America by Laurie Edwards from Walker Books ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (March 10)

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Thirty years ago, Susan Sontag wrote, "Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship in the kingdom of the well and the kingdom of the sick ... Sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place." Now more than 133 million Americans live with chronic illness, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all health care dollars, and untold pain and disability.

There has been an alarming rise in illnesses that defy diagnosis through clinical tests or have no known cure. Millions of people, especially women, with illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome face skepticism from physicians and the public alike. And people with diseases as varied as cardiovascular disease, HIV, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes have been accused of causing their preventable illnesses through their lifestyle choices.

We must balance our faith in medical technology with awareness of the limits of science, and confront our throwback beliefs that people who are sick have weaker character than those who are well. Through research and patient narratives, health writer Laurie Edwards explores patient rights, the role of social media in medical advocacy, the origins of our attitudes about chronic illness, and much more. What The Noonday Demon did for people suffering from depression, In the Kingdom of the Sick does for those who are chronically ill.

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Hunted (The Profiler Book 1) by Elizabeth Heiter from Harlequin MIRA ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (March 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "A thrilling page-turner, anyone who enjoys reading Vince Flynn or Tom Clancy should enjoy this crime fiction."

Terror stalks a small Virginia town.

FBI rising star, criminal profiler Evelyn Baine, knows how to think like a serial killer. But she's never chased anyone like the Bakersville Burier, who hunts young women and displays them, half-buried, deep in the woods. As the body count climbs, Evelyn's relentless pursuit of the killer puts her career—and her life—at risk. And the evil lurking in the Burier's mind may be more than even she can unravel.

Terror is closer than she thinks…

The Bakersville Burier knows he's got an FBI profiler on his trail. He knows who she is and where to find her. And he's biding his time, because he's planned a special punishment for Evelyn. She may have tracked other killers, but he vows to make this her last chase. This time it's her turn to be hunted!

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Customer review: "This is a rollicking new take on the circumstances of one Jack Hawkins, better known to fans of Oliver Twist as The Artful Dodger."

Oliver Twist is one of the most well-known stories ever told, about a young orphan who has to survive the mean streets of London before ultimately being rescued by a kindly benefactor.

But it is his friend, the Artful Dodger, who has the far more intriguing tale, filled with more adventure and excitement than anything boring Oliver could possibly get up to. Throw in some vampires and a plot to overthrow the British monarchy, and what you have is the thrilling account that Charles Dickens was too scared to share with the world.

From the brilliant mind of novelist and comic book veteran Peter David, Artful is the dark, funny, and action-packed story of one of the most fascinating characters in literary history.

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Customer review: "This was on multiple best nonfiction lists in 2014, and the categorization was well deserved."

A New York Times Book Review, NPR, Slate, and Time Magazine best book of the year

In this darkly funny work of literary nonfiction, a bookish young woman insinuates herself into the lives of two cage fighters—one a young prodigy, the other an aging journeyman. Acclaimed essayist Kerry Howley follows these men for three years through the bloody world of mixed martial arts as they starve themselves, break bones, fail their families and form new ones in the quest to rise from remote Midwestern fairgrounds to packed Vegas arenas. With penetrating intelligence and wry humor, Howley exposes the profundities and absurdities of this American subculture.

Kerry Howley's work has appeared in The Paris Review, New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Slate, and frequently in Bookforum. She holds an MFA from the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program.

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Customer review: "This is a wonderful book for ways to spark an interest in both art as an activity and art history."

Age Level: 2 - 12 | Grade Level: P - 7

Featuring more than 150 activities, this guide teaches the styles, works, and techniques of the great masters—Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more.