|
Hello you lovely people! I hope everyone has gotten back into the swing of things following the holidays.
To be honest, I'm still in holiday mode. Eating way too much food, relaxing way too much, still expecting gifts. π
I'm sure it will pass soon. Maybe... Hopefully...
Anyway, on to some books!
|
|
|
β
FREE for a limited time! Ariana and Damon, new residents of the idyllic gated community of Rosy Hills, hope to leave behind their troubled pasts. Their fresh start is shattered when their neighbor Rita vanishes without a trace, and suspicion falls on someone within their close-knit circle of friends.
With time running out, Ariana and Damon must uncover the truth behind Rita's disappearance. Failure to solve the mystery in time could put not only Ritaβs life but also their own at risk. This suspenseful tale explores the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of even the most picture-perfect communities.
|
|
|
FREE for a limited time! Air Marshal Alex Hawkins faces a life-or-death battle in "LONE SURVIVOR", the gripping debut action thriller by Vin Strong. When a routine flight becomes a deadly hostage situation, Alex must outsmart terrorists at 30,000 feet to save hundreds of passengers and prevent an international disaster. Every move is critical, with lives hanging in the balance.
This novel introduces readers to Alex Hawkins, a resourceful and courageous protagonist reminiscent of heroes from authors like Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Mark Greaney. Packed with intense suspense, intricate plot twists, and relentless action, the book promises to keep readers hooked from start to finish.
"LONE SURVIVOR" is the first installment in an action-packed series.
|
|
|
FREE for a limited time! In this high-stakes sci-fi adventure, a daring pilot defies orders to save her brother and her planet. Jessamyn, a grounded pilot with a rebellious streak, takes on a covert mission to Earth, where the ruling Chancellor maintains control through a dystopian consciousness-transfer system. Her goal: secure food to stave off starvation on Mars.
However, the mission derails when her autistic brother is captured and accused of treason. Jess faces an impossible choice: partner with Pavel, the rebel nephew of the Chancellor, to rescue her brother or complete her mission to save Mars.
Packed with action and moral dilemmas, this story explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the sacrifices necessary to protect loved ones and society.
|
|
|
FREE for a limited time! In Constantinople during the mid-11th century, the Byzantine Empire's capital is rife with political intrigue, betrayal, and decadence among the ruling elite.
Harald Hardrada, a Viking adventurer, finds himself caught in this treacherous environment under Emperor Michael the Fifth's reign. As factions vie for power, Harald must navigate the perils of court politics, survive the dangers of the empire's volatile elite, and focus on reclaiming his rightful legacy.
This book explores themes of survival, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of power in a richly detailed historical setting.
β
|
|
|
β
BOOK VENDING MACHINE
Longfellow Elementary School in Mitchell, South Dakota has introduced a new way for students to access books with a vending machine stocked with titles.
Each book in the machine costs one token, which students earn by completing reading challenges or as a birthday reward from faculty.
The books are sourced through donations from parents or purchased by the school using proceeds from the Scholastic Book Fair, offering an engaging and rewarding way to encourage reading among young students.
β
|
|
|
β
HEADWAY APP
Headway is a popular book summary app designed to help users grasp key insights from nonfiction bestsellers in approximately 15 minutes. With over 1,500 summaries available, and 30-50 new titles added each month, it caters to individuals seeking personal growth without the time commitment of reading full books.
The app offers summaries in both text and audio formats, allowing users to read or listen based on their preferences. This flexibility makes it convenient to incorporate learning into daily routines, such as during commutes or short breaks.
Headway also provides personalized recommendations tailored to individual goals, covering topics like productivity, self-growth, business, and leadership. Additional features include interactive flashcards for reinforcing key concepts, progress tracking, and motivational challenges to encourage consistent learning habits.
Headway is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
β
|
|
|
- Did You Know?: The shortest novel ever written is The Dinosaur by Augusto Monterroso, which consists of just seven words: "When he awoke, the dinosaur was still there."
- Fun Fact: The first known library was built in Nineveh (modern-day Iraq) by the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal around 668β627 BC.
- Book Trivia: The idea for The Hunger Games came to Suzanne Collins while she was channel surfing between reality TV shows and news coverage of war zones.
- Literary Fact: Roald Dahl originally wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with 10 children visiting the factory, but his publisher suggested cutting the number down.
- Interesting Tidbit: The first book bought on Amazon when it launched in 1995 was Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought by Douglas Hofstadter.
|
|
|
Whether youβre diving into a new book or working on your next big writing idea, remember that every page is progress. Keep nurturing your creativity, and never stop reading and learning. As always, thanks for being a part of MY journey as I continue to write books and work to build this newsletter into something that will hopefully help and inspire people. See you next week!
--Mark
β
βUnsubscribe Β· Preferencesβ
|
|
|
β