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Weekly Featured Great Reads 5/9/2012

May 9, 2012
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THE BIG MANGODigital Book Today has posted our 8 Weekly Featured Great Reads for the Kindle on the right and left hand side of our site. This is a free listing we provide as a service to authors. Today we have 8 great books plus a bonus of 2 more books that are highly reviewed Kindle titles with a bargain price. Take the time to check out the “Great Reads”, to visit the author’s website, or follow them on Twitter.

Thank you for taking the time to checking out these Kindle Great Reads.

See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that we update everyday on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books – updated daily. This list is not available on Amazon

Nothing More Than 100 Great Kindle Books for $0.00: Updated Wednesday 5/9/2012

May 9, 2012
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The CollectiblesToday is an easy day to check out our updated list. We have nothing more that 100 Great Kindle Books for $0.00. This is also the last day that a large group of authors are offering their book for free – many of these books are on The Top 100 list. Our list tomorrow will be great changed as these books will be removed. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).

Never miss a great free book again. Join our Reader Mailing List and be notified daily of The Best Free Kindle Books.

See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.

Do you ever play Kindle games? Visit the Best Free and Paid Kindle Games.

If you download and read a free book, please give the author something in return. Give the gift of a book rating on Amazon.

Book Buzz: Intended for Harm by C.S. Lakin: A 4.8 Stars Thought Provoking Novel

May 8, 2012
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Intended for Harm“Susanne Lakin has done it again! With insight and clarity, she paints believable characters who represent the best and worst in each of us. What a beautifully written portrayal of human nature; what a poignant reminder that our job is to love others, not judge them.” ~ Renae Brumbaugh, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Our Book Buzz segment today features a book that is a beautifully written portrayal of human nature. Intended For Harm by C.S. Lakin is a family saga at its best and is written in a contemporary flash-fiction style that brings this story alive to the reader. So how good is Intended For Harm? The amazon book reviewers have given it a rating of 4.8 stars. Of course this is becoming business as usual for C.S. Lakin’s books (click here to see the rest of her books). Keep reading to find out even more about Intended For Harm.

“Thought provoking novel. I’ve read Lakin’s work before. She is gifted in creating believable characters and weaves amazing, unexpected twists into a story.” ~ Carol R. Nicolet, Amazon Reviews

“The author tells this captivating story skillfully with Jake Abrams and his family over a range of forty years starting in the year of 1971 in Colorado and them we move on to LA. I loved the way the author of Intended For Harm is written with each chapter a year that has a theme from the hit tune of that year and these songs are really off the chart!” ~ Arlena, Amazon Reviews

Book Description: 1971: Jake Abrams is desperate to leave his oppressive home in Colorado and begin a new life in college in LA, but his dreams are waylaid when he meets Leah, an antiwar protester who pushes him into marriage and family. Through four decades Jake struggles to raise a family, facing tragedy and heartbreak, searching for meaning and faith and challenging a silent God as he wanders through his life.

Intended For Harmis a contemporary family saga set between 1971 to present day loosely derived from the biblical story of Jacob and his family. The title comes from Gen 50:20: “What you intended for harm, God intended for good—for the saving of life…”

Intended For Harmexplores the depth of a heart that doubts, and how it finds its way home to a God who has never been absent. It delves into the theme of harm—how those suffering loss and unmet needs intend harm toward others, but can find redemption through grace and humility.

Written in a contemporary flash-fiction style, Intended for Harm covers forty years, each chapter a year, with a theme from a hit song for that year. Each scene is a fifteen-minute snapshot Read more »

The Best Kindle eBooks to Download For Free: Tuesday 5/8/2012

May 8, 2012
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THE BEAUTIFUL EVILCheck out the free Kindle ebooks below. This is just a sample of the best Kindle ebooks to downloand for free for Tuesday 5/8/2012. We have 25+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books.  As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).

Never miss a great free book again. Join our Reader Mailing List and be notified daily of The Best Free Kindle Books.

See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.

Do you ever play Kindle games? Visit the Best Free and Paid Kindle Games.

If you download and read a free book, please give the author something in return. Give the gift of a book rating on Amazon.

Author Interview: She Speaks to Angels by Ami Blackwelder: A YA Angel Thriller

May 8, 2012
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She Speaks to Angels: YA Angel Thriller (AngelFire Chronicles Bk #1)Hello Digital Book Today readers. Our interview today is with Ami Blackwelder who is the author of She Speaks to Angels which is a YA (young adult) Angel Thriller. Book description: “I tried not to sound hysterical, but it’s not every day you find out the paranormal is hunting you.” What if everything you believed was a lie?

A Suicide - Seventeen year old Allison Maney attends Millennium High School in Manhattan. Nothing out of the ordinary, unless you consider the occasional suicides at the school. At least that is what everyone is told, what everyone believes. But Tommy Bachelor was a popular football player; why would he jump off the roof of the school?

Dangerous Liaisons - When Dameon pays attention to Ali, she couldn’t be more excited, because for the past three months he was all she could think about. But now that Dameon is finally pining for her affections, she is becoming more and more wrapped up in a clique of three who, as new transfers to the school, are proving to be trouble. But at least Dameon loves her, doesn’t he? Read the complete description on on Amazon.

Interview with Ami Blackwelder

1.  What was unique about the setting of the book She Speaks to Angels and how did it enhance or take away from the story? The story is set in Manhattan, NY inside Millennium High School and on the streets of NY. I found this exciting as I always wanted to write in NY! Some scenes take place near the Hudson River and some of the popular biking trails.

2.  What specific themes did you emphasize throughout the novel She Speaks to Angels? What were you trying get across to the reader? I like to play with the notion of everything isn’t what it seems or how impressions can be wrong, or how prejudice is misleading. All my books center around those themes and often include oppression, fear, hate, and how characters must overcome this misdoings.

3.  Do the human, demon, and angel characters seem real and believable? Can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know? Yes, Ali Maney is very much like many girls in high school and even is a bit like me as well. Her girlfriends have a very real bond based on some of my own experiences. The predicaments are not something I ever encountered. I don’t think many students have had to face a teenage suicide and angel-demons on their streets. Even Kian is very much like any orphaned kid on the streets and Krysta like any jealous girl. Read more »

The Internet: Uniting Readers with Today’s Indie Authors

May 7, 2012
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Today we have a guest post by Author Shaunda Kennedy Wenger:  The Internet: Uniting Readers with Today’s Indie Authors. Shaunda is also part of a group of authors that will be promoting their books May 7th – 9th by giving them away for free.

The Internet: Uniting Readers with Today’s Indie Authors

Gone are the days when editors held the golden keys to The Magical Land of Story. Gone are the days when their own tastes denied the reader of a heart-pounding, page-turning book (Harry Potter was rejected several times before it finally was given a chance). (Say, what?) Or a publisher’s inclination to stay within their comfort zone bypasses a step-out-of-the-box title from an emerging author for another tried-and-true book in the Magic Tree House or Goosebumps series, for example (how many are there?). The internet and ebook publishing are bridging the gap between Indie Authors with good stories to tell and Pioneering Readers with a passion for tales.

Of course, this new relationship isn’t a random mistake that has spun out of technology. Seasoned Indie Authors, who take pride in their craft and work diligently to bring the best stories to hopeful readers, are winning more and more readers away from the Gate Keepers every day, simply by offering wonderful stories at a reasonable price.  Which is great, because reasonable prices make everyone sleep a whole lot better, which puts everyone in a great mood, which leads to random acts of kindness, which… well, you get my point. Indie Authors make the world go round. Not only that, they unite it.

Today, the relationship between reader and author is more transparent, more direct, than ever before. Walls made of agents, publicists, book buyers, and distributors don’t exist between the Pioneering Reader and Indie Author. Writing, itself, no longer seems to be an elusive, mysterious, solitary art. All that exists in this technologically-driven relationship is an author offering his book and a reader willing to take a peek at what lies beneath the cover.

Today’s Indie Author works harder than ever to connect with readers, because Indie Authors know that readers are the final part of the equation when it comes to creating stories. Without readers, what meaning would any stories hold? Read more »

A Wide Selection of Great Books. A Perfect Day for Free Books for the Kindle Reader

May 7, 2012
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Soul Search (A Soul Thieves Book)Good Monday morning and what a treat we have for the person looking to ad a few books to your library. We have a wide selection of great books for the Kindle Reader. It is a perfect day to stock up on some outstanding reads from quality authors. We have 35+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books.  As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).

Never miss a great free book again. Join our Reader Mailing List and be notified daily of The Best Free Kindle Books.

See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Read more »

5 Reasons to Fall in LOVE with Indie Authors

May 6, 2012
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Today we have a guest post by Author Shaunda Kennedy Wenger:  5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Indie Authors. Shaunda is also part of a group of authors that will be promoting their books May 7th – 9th by giving them away for free. At the end of the article is a link to their site to see all the book that will be available.

5 Reasons to Fall in LOVE with Indie Authors

1. First, came Indie Music. Next, Indie Films. Now, Indie Authors. And just as it happened with the Indie Musicians and Filmmakers, there are definitely gems ready to be discovered. But you won’t find them unless you start reading them, or checking out blogs that talk about them. And guess what?! You’re already batting above average with #1, because you’re here!

And if you’re smart and in-the-know, which I’m assuming you are (because you’re here!), then you also know about the opportunities waiting all over the blogosphere. People and places are talking about Indies! Places like Kindleboards, Digital Book Today, and Indie Author News. But don’t go exploring yet! I’ve got the rest of my list to get through; and I promise it’ll be worth your while to stick around.

2. Affordability. Because of the lack of middlemen sitting between the reader and the author, Indie Authors have the capability to establish fair and reasonable prices. Okay, let’s be honest. Their prices are MORE THAN FAIR. If you ever actually had to sit down next to an author and spend every minute they logged getting their book done, from start to finish, you’d probably wonder why your poor favorite author is writing at all. At the very least, I’m sure you’d be inclined to deliver your poor author a tall spritzy glass of iced lemonade spruced up with a ring of sugar crystals coasting the rim. But no, your poor author isn’t asking for anything such thing as that. An Indie Author writes for the very same reason that all writers write. Because she loves to do so. It makes her a complete, cozy human being, so long as there are healthy relationships waiting to be fostered between her, the WRITER, and you, the READERS. (Sorry, no monogamy here). Basically, the whole idea that writers-love-writing-because-of-readers-who-love-good-stories translates into bunches of affordable books that can be bought by YOU. (Hooray!)

3. Diversity. Despite their impressive wealth and multitudes of employees, large publishing houses Read more »

Book Buzz: A Dangerous Harbor by R.P. Dahlke: A 4.4 Star Romantic Mystery

May 6, 2012
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A DANGEROUS HARBOR“Murder in Baja. Find yourself a cozy corner or a beach blanket. I recommend this twisting and turning, sexy, fact-paced novel.“ ~ EGF Book Nut, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Our book buzz segment today is featuring A Dangerous Harbor by R.P. Dahlke. This romantic mystery has been a crowd pleaser as it has been rated 4.4 stars on 28 reviews. The story is based around the Ensenada sailing race. Non-sailing fans will find the fast paced and twisting plot to be extremely enjoyable while keeping you guessing until the very end. Grab yourself a copy of A Dangerous Harbor today. It will not disappoint.  R.P. Dahlke is also the author of A Dead Red Cadillac and A Dead Read Heart.

“A Dangerous Harbor is a fast paced, sexy sizzler, with a little mystery and intrigue added to the mix, not to be taken too seriously and great as a book to cozy up with on a cold winters evening, or as a summer beach read. ” ~ Yvonne “Fiction Books”,  Amazon Reviews

“R.P. Dahlke did it again! As a long time sailor and cruiser in Mexico, I relly enjoyed reading this lovely romantic mystery. The characters are every bit as odd, menacing, crazy as I’ve met, and the plot certainly is plausable.” ~ Bobs Profile, Amazon Review

Book Description: Bleary-eyed and sleep deprived after a long overnighter into Mexico, solo sailor and SFPD police detective, Katrina Hunter, thinks the mermaid twenty yards behind her thirty-two foot Westsail is nothing more than a sailor’s hallucination But everything she knows about floaters convinces her to turn her boat around for another look.

Now, alone and isolated in the Mexican port’s police station for six hours she’s convinced that reporting a floater to authorities was a mistake. Even the arrival of a handsome, if somewhat dour, Mexican/Italian investigator does nothing to dispel her growing anxiety Read more »

The Best Kindle eBooks to Download For Free: Sunday 5/6/2012

May 6, 2012
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Backyard Bones (Regan McHenry Mystery Series)Check out the free Kindle ebooks below. This is just a sample of the best Kindle ebooks to downloand for free for Sunday 5/6/2012. We have 20+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books.  As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).

Never miss a great free book again. Join our Reader Mailing List and be notified daily of The Best Free Kindle Books.

See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Read more »

Book Buzz: Circle of Bones by Christine Kling: A Thriller of a Sea Story

May 5, 2012
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Circle of Bones: a Caribbean Thriller“…there’s only one thing to know – Christine Kling delivers on her promise to give the reader a wonderful escape in the form of a mystery that blends two tales woven together in the story Circle of Bones.” ~ J. Urban, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features an outstanding thriller based in the Caribbean. Circle of Bones by Christine Kling has been greatly enjoyed by readers. What does greatly enjoyed mean? How about Circle of Bones being rated 4.6 stars on 44 reviews! We often see books with a 4.6 star rating, but with only 10 or so reviews. When a book starts getting 40-50 reviews and still maintains a rating of 4.6 stars you know it contains a solid story that readers have been enjoying. Christine uses her vast sailing experience (read her bio below) and combines a skillfully executed storyline to create a story that has been enjoyed by thousands of readers. Make sure you check out her “fleet” of other nautical books. We don’t think you will be disappointed.

FREE ON SATURDAY 5/5/2012

“Clive Cussler move over!” ~ RP Dahlke author of The Dead Red Series.

“I was caught up from the start with the characters, plot, intrigue, history, and the flow of the novel was so smooth that I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to get to the conclusion, but didn’t want the story to end. Looking forward to more from Christine Kling.” ~ Rebecca Roman, Amazon Review

Book Description: Circle of Bones is a real page-turner based on an actual true mystery of World War II. The French submarine Surcouf departed Bermuda in 1942 and vanished without a trace. In this pulse-pounding thriller, Kling imagines what might have happened in this unsolved mystery.

Solo sailor Maggie Riley is cruising aboard her forty-foot sailboat when she rescues a sexy – but crazy conspiracy-spouting treasure hunter/archeologist Read more »

Great Weekend Kindle eBook Reads that won’t Break the Bank:

May 4, 2012
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TwixtGood Friday morning. Do you need a great weekend Kindle eBook Read that won’t break the bank? All of our books listed today are free! We have 20+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books.  As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).

Never miss a great free book again. Join our Reader Mailing List and be notified daily of The Best Free Kindle Books.

See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Read more »

Book Buzz: The Devil’s Dime by Bailey Bristol: Bk #1 of The Samaritan Files

May 3, 2012
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The Devil's Dime (The Samaritan Files)“A novel of corruption, madness, and mystery set in 1890′s New York. From its beautiful cover to the engaging tale that unfolds on this book’s pages, there is much to savour in this novel of suspense and heart-wrenching love.“ ~ History and Women, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Our book buzz segment today is featuring a wonderful historical fiction title called The Devil’s Dime by Bailey Bristol. The Devil’s Dime is the first book in the Samaritan Files trilogy, but can easily be a stand alone book. Fans of historical crime and mystery along with a touch of romantic suspense will find this a perfect read. If you have enjoyed this genre in the past, then do yourself a favor and grab a copy of The Devil’s Dime (rated 4.5 stars, $2.99). Don’t forget to checkout Baily’s other book: Love Will Follow.

“If you haven’t read Bailey Bristol before you’re in for a treat… Ms. Bristol weaves the right amount of danger and suspense to keep the reader turning pages. The Devil’s Dime is indeed a fascinating read. ” ~ Laura Landon, Amazon Reviews

“Dear Reader of Romantic Suspense… dive instead into The Devil’s Dime. All the characters are well-drawn and intriguing; the plot is very well paced; the denouement is satisfying yet entices the reader into the next novel in this trilogy.” ~ Duis Reviews

Book Description: Addie is abducted, her father is about to be put to death, all because of Jess Pepper’s investigative reporting in 1896 New York City.

All Jess wanted to do was show a good Samaritan a city’s gratitude. Instead, he signed the man’s death warrant with one of his first articles as investigative reporter for the New York Times.When his story re-opened a twenty-year-old criminal case, it unleashed the anger of Deacon Trumbull, a corrupt precinct chief who thought his old crimes long buried.

Beautiful and talented, Addie came to the city with little more than a violin tucked beneath her chin and enough moxie to launch her dream – and find the father she hadn’t seen in sixteen years. And she did find him – just days before Jess’s article put a noose around his neck.
Now, in the darkest corner of the city, corruption and greed bring Addie Read more »

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