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Misfit Chef

Perfect for fans of Anthony Bourdains irreverent food-as-adventure writing, Misfit Chef chronicles award-winning chef Christopher J. DeStefanos wild journey at his former restaurant Christophers Table, an acclaimed food shop on the North Shore of Boston. Each chapter of DeStefanos story is complemented by photographs and 38 signature recipes. $1.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Iron Dad

A powerful memoir about a dad navigating loss, fighting cancer, surviving, and thriving alongside the most important person in his lifehis daughter. Weigel celebrates the unique bond between fathers and daughters and shares an inspiring story of finding and clinging to the joy in life, no matter the odds. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

In the Garden Behind the Moon

Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until the death of her father brings her to her knees. Part memoir, part lyrical invitation to new ways of seeing and better ways of being in dark times, this book is a captivating family portrait and an urgent call to awaken to the magic and wonder of daily life. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Free: Crypto Native

Crypto Native speaks directly to anyone impacted by bipolar disorder- delivered from an original, unorthodox, and raw depiction of the illness. It’s funny, action-packed, and catches the reader off-guard leaving them teetering between laughter and tears. The themes of mania and depression cross over into Jonny Dice’s trading life as he draws parallels between his illness and the market while finding his edge in the nascent world of trading crypto and pursuing his passion only to com... [Read More...]

Free: The Chianti Chronicles Volume One: Fictional Tales of Vietnam Vets

The Vietnam War ended decades ago, but its heroes are still here. They are as diverse as America itself, but all of them have key things in common: love for their country, love for their families, and love for that greatest of vintages, Chianti. A young boy learns the truth of his father’s service in Vietnam. An imposed tour in Vietnam separates two young lovers. A survivor of la Drang Valley contemplates ending his life right before Christmas. A charismatic, but troubled Vietnam vet long... [Read More...]

Papa The Popular Printer: A True Story about The Forniss Printing Company

“Papa the Popular Printer” is the true story of James Henry Forniss, who rose from shoe shiner to professional printer, likened to a modern-day IT expert. Despite racial barriers in the early 20th century South, his journey from youth to community activist in Uniontown, Alabama, shows the power of persistence, faith, and courage. This book teaches the significance of overcoming adversity and making an impact. $1.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

WWII Letters from England: An American Soldier Writes Home

Drafted six months post-Pearl Harbor, Charles “Muggins” Sommers exchanged 500 letters with his wife during his WWII stint in England. Susan Sommers Thurman’s book details the life of a US soldier at Burtonwood, the largest military airbase in the UK. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

A Good Day to Die

He is the last person to touch them before they die. His face is the last they see before they are executed. He stands there with one last goal: to get them to heaven. 276 TIMES CHAPLAIN Jim Brazzil has sat in deaths waiting room. He has listened to confessions in the eleventh hour. The last moment of the condemned, when everything bubbles up to the surface and they have to share. Now Jim is the one dying, ready for his last confession. THE AWARD-WINNING Swedish journalist Carina Bergfeldt and ... [Read More...]

Emerging From the Dark: Stroke…The Untold Stories

My stroke may have taken away some things, but it can never take away my will to live. Stroke continues to disrupt lives and rob families of their loved ones, as more and more people are coming to realize. Two of the beautiful souls featured in this book have since departed, and this LIMITED EDITION copy is dedicated to their memory. Of late, Ive had a few health scares myself, and each time I would just wish that I could go as beautifully as they did. Anyway, as long as Im still alive, I hope ... [Read More...]

Free: K9 ODIN

K9 Odin The Redemptive Autobiography of a Patrol Tracking Canine that Transformed a Community and Inspired the World. This book is based on a true story. It is told by Odin, Coos County Sheriffs Office Patrol Tracking Canine, badge number 5K3. The intended spirit of this book is to provide the unique and invaluable opportunity to experience life through Odins eyes, allowing readers to bear the noble weight of a dogs capacity, for what some might call, a flickering and waning human roleto serve ... [Read More...]