Ann Perry has been writing murder mysteries set in the present day for decades, and now she’s tackling historical mysteries in her Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series. The Cater Street Hangman – Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Series Book 1 (4/5 stars, currently priced at $2.08) The first book in Perry’s bestselling Victorian crime series, bringing … Read more
TODAY ONLY, Amazon’s offering Frank McCourt’s bestselling and award-winning Angela’s Ashes in Audible format for just $3.95 as the Audible Daily Deal. Note that the regular price is shown next to the audiobook’s title on its product page, but the discount price is shown in the ‘buy’ area at the right. This title is regularly … Read more
The Mousenet series, for kids ages 8-12, takes place in a world where mice have secretly become much more intelligent than humans suspect. Mouse Nation representatives are tackling the big ecological issues of the day with the help of resourceful, 10 year old Megan and her uncle’s thumbtop computers. Mousenet (5/5 stars, currently priced at … Read more
Today’s BookGorilla free and bargain bestseller ebook alert highlights some terrific deals currently on offer at Amazon: Bestsellers, freebies and bargain books galore by authors you love, including Good Girls Revolt, Wreckage, O Little Town, Brad Meltzer, Philip K. Dick, James Rollins, Jeffrey Archer, Steve Martini, Roz Chast, Paul Levine, Fern Michaels, Laura Griffin and … Read more
You’ve probably heard of David Foster Wallace’s celebrated, bestselling tome of a novel, Infinite Jest. The international acclaim and fame that followed spooked the shy, somewhat reclusive author, who continued to write and teach, but never seemed quite comfortable in the role of literary superstar. Wallace’s struggles with addiction and depression led to suicide attempts … Read more
The fun, funny All The Wrong Questions mystery series from Lemony Snicket is perfect for kids in grades 4 – 7 who enjoy capers, mysteries and silliness. “Who Could That Be at This Hour?” (4/5 stars, currently priced at $9.99 with a special 4-chapter preview available for free) In a fading town, far from anyone … Read more
Another week means another great group of freebies and bargains in the daily BookGorilla Email Alert! Bestsellers, freebies and bargain books galore by authors you love, including Eric Rickstad, Herman Wouk, Lisa Jackson, Ciana Stone, RaeAnne Thayne, Jefferson and Hamilton, Billy Graham, Carrie Fisher, Terri Blackstock, Karen Kingsbury, The Sunrise: A Novel By Victoria Hislop, … Read more
Miscommunication can lead to awkward or hurtful misunderstandings, or even derail relationships and careers. If improving your communication skills is on the to-do list for 2016, be sure to get today’s Audible Daily Deal: The Five Keys to Mindful Communication: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relationships, Heal Conflicts, and Accomplish Your Goals. … Read more