Today's Kindle Deal of the Day is Garden of Lies ($1.99), by Eileen Goudge (Open Road).Book Description
Goudge’s blockbuster classic: A new mother’s desperate decision sets in motion a dramatic series of events leading to an epic romance
Sylvie wants to be a good wife to Gerald, who offers the privileged life she could only dream of, growing up. When they wed eight years ago, the country was in the throes of the Depression, and she thought she’d made the right choice. She wants to please her new husband, and bear his children. But no matter how hard she tries, she cannot give him her whole heart.
She thinks something is wrong with her until Nikos, the earthy Greek handyman, shows her what real passion is — and gives her a child. Sylvie knows Gerald will never accept the newborn, with her black eyes and dark hair, and she despairs until a fire in the hospital gives her a way out. In the confusion she switches her daughter for another’s, a bold act that resonates through the decades and culminates in one of the most passionate love stories portrayed in contemporary fiction.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
The Kindle Deal of the day for those in the UK is for two titles: Radio Congo ($2.02 / £1.29 UK), by Ben Rawlence and Confessions from Correspondentland ($1.70 / £1.09 UK), by Nick Bryant (no US editions).Radio Congo
In this compelling debut, Ben Rawlence sets out to gather the news that never travels far – the news from the uneasy peace being made in Congo’s ‘silent quarter’. He travels by foot, bike, and boat, taking his time and meeting the people who are making a life in one of the world’s most dangerous places. He introduces us to Colonel Rachid, a guerrilla turned army officer; the Lebanese cousins Mohammed & Mohammed, young tin traders shipped to Africa by their family; and the priest Jean-Baptiste, who explains the price of beer and normality. Along the way, Rawlence exposes the real story of Congo, during and after the war.Confessions from Correspondentland
Since making his journalistic debut breaking into Piers Morgan’s office, Nick reveals how he has rattled Donald Rumsfield, slept through 9/11, had tea with President Karzai, struggled into fireproof underwear, and got a free lunch out of the Tamil Tigers.
Casting a sideways glance at this influential profession, its glamour, and its sometimes shady practices, Nick also provides bite-sized intelligent insight into the countries he files from.
The 3,000 Hit Club ($1.57 Kindle, $2.99 B&N), by Fred McMane, is the Nook Daily Find. It's not only better than price matched on Kindle, at nearly half price, buy you can also buy the paperback for only $1.97.Book Description
Meet the members of the most exclusive club in Major League Baseball. There is no award, there are no ceremonies, but nothing can compare to the pride and glory felt by a player as he hits that miracle milestone: 3,000. Since Cap Anson first reached the mark in 1897, only twenty-eight baseball players have ever heard the crack of ball and bat over 2,999 times; this newly updated edition of The 3,000 Hit Club captures the unique stories and career highlights of each one. In this distinctive collection of history and stats, veteran sportswriter Fred McMane takes readers onto the field and up to the plate with baseball’s greatest players. From Pete Rose and Willie Mays to Ricky Henderson and Derek Jeter, The 3,000 Hit Club has it all.
Toy Story Junior Novel ($3.41 Kindle, $1.99 B&N), by Disney Press, is the Nook Daily Find for Families.Book Description
This junior novel retells the classic story of the original Toy Story and shows just what happens when a new toy comes to town!
Grade Level: 3 and up
