Rather than focusing on an author, today's bargain roundup focuses on a single publisher. This publisher has started featuring bargain prices on a number of books and changing up the offerings every week or so. Since this isn't one of the big-5 Agencies, Amazon is then discounting them even more. I'll start out with the officially discounted books and then throw in a few others I found while searching.
All three titles in Helen Hollick's
Pendragon's Banner Trilogy are on sale for $2.39, starting with
Kingmaking, followed (in order) by
Pendragons Banner and
Shadow of the King.
Who was THE MAN
Who became THE LEGEND
We know as KING ARTHUR?
Kingmaking
"You are the Pendragon, rightful Lord of Dumnonia and the Summer Land; Lord of less Britain. By all that is right, you ought be seated where Vortigern sits…You ought to be King."
Here lies the truth of the Lord of the Summer Land.
This is the tale of Arthur flesh and bone. Of the shaping of the man, both courageous and flawed, into the celebrated ruler who inspired armies, who captured Gwenhyfar's heart, and who emerged as the hero of the Dark Ages and the most enduring hero of all time.
This is the unexpected story of the making of a king — the legend who united all of Britain.
* Book One of the Pendragon's Banner Trilogy
* Includes bonus reading group guide
Pendragons Banner
... covering 459-465 A.D. This is not a fairy tale or fantasy. There is no Merlin, no sword in the stone, and no Lancelot. This is the most accurate Arthurian legend ever written, based on historical evidence and meticulous research.
At age twenty-four, King Arthur has the kingdom he fought so hard for and a new young family. But keeping the throne of Britain—and keeping his wife and three sons safe—proves far from easy. Two enemies in particular threaten everything that is dear to him: Winifred, Arthur's vindictive first wife, and Morgause, priestess of the Mother and malevolent Queen of the North. Both have royal ambitions of their own.
In this story of harsh battles, secret treasonous plots, and the life-threatening politics of early Britain's dark ages, author Helen Hollick boldly reintroduces King Arthur as you've never seen him before.
Shadow of the King
They knew what was coming.Man and beast knew what lay ahead.After the war cry.Bitter the grave.At long last, the peace King Arthur was born to usher in has settled over the realm. But Arthur was also born to be a warrior… and all true warriors are restless without a fight. Yearning for battle and ever-loyal, Arthur is easily deceived into setting sail for Gaul to defend its territories—leaving his country vulnerable and leaderless.A beacon of hope in a land of desolation, he was to be the Lord of the Summer Land for now and forever. But first, the Pendragon must face the ultimate test, one that will take all his courage, strength of will, and honor to survive.Because once destiny is fulfilled, can you ever truly win again?
Zombies for Zombies (
$3.99), by David Murphy & Daniel Heard
Book Description
So, you've been bitten by a zombie?
Bummer.
But there's no need to panic! Yes, your life will be undergoing a major transformation, but this doesn't have to be the end-all it once was when the Disaster first hit. There have been significant breakthroughs in the last decade in helping you keep significant parts of your wit and dignity. Together we can limit the damage.
Zombies for Zombies is a motivational guide designed specifically to make a profound difference in your accidental, strange new life. You say you don't want to become another one of those ghastly creatures you see on the news out in the Tempe Containment Zone? You don't have to—if you follow the great advice inside, including:
- How to dress for your new lifestyle Handy recipes for brains
- Fitness ideas for keeping you somewhat energetic
- New skin-care techniques to help ward off "rotting flesh syndrome"
- How to overcome that darned zombie social stigma
- Dance steps for the motor-impaired
Completely Revised and Updated Since the Containment Zone Disaster!
Kama Pootra (
$3.99), by Daniel Cole Young
Book Description
52 Mind-Blowing Ways to Poop
The only known translation of an ancient manual instructing readers in the art of enlightened bathroom experience, the Kama Pootra offers a thrilling rediscovery of the tiled path to porcelain nirvana.
Willing seekers will find fifty-two progressive positions designed to maximize how you do number two.
Every time the bathroom door closes, a new experience awaits.
Do Ants Have Assholes? (
$3.99), by Jon Butler & Bruno Vincent
Book Description
A venerable and historic newspaper, the Old Geezer is read and respected by the world's most conscientious, upright citizens. When these beacons of
respectability have serious questions, they turn to the Old Geezer's "Questionsand Answers" page.
Do Ants Have Assholes? collects the enlightening answers to thought-provoking questions such as:
- If you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant, what do you do?
- How many men would it take to kill an elephant with their bare hands?
- If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all have to drown?
- Are "crabs" related to crabs?
- What if there were no hypothetical questions?
Coloring Outside Autism's Lines (
$2.39), by Susan Walton
Book Description
Your Road Map to Rediscovering Joy, Fun, and Togetherness
Having a child with an autism spectrum disorder may mean that you have to change your life. It can seem as though there are so many things you just can’t do. But there are adventures—large and small—that kids with autism love, and they are waiting for your whole family! Just think outside of the ordinary, look for reachable sensory experiences, come prepared, and keep an open mind, and everyone in your family can go along for a great ride. This book is packed with exciting ideas for families living with autism, with everything you need to know to make them a reality. Including:
- Unconventional backyard fun: zip lines, trampolines, tree stumps, and even exercise bikes!
- Easy ways to adapt public places such as bowling alleys, ice skating rinks, and swimming pools into stress-free outings
- Surprising activities that can lead to lifelong interests
- Dreaming big: there’s a world of amusement parks, water slides, camping, and other family getaways that are truly within reach
- Special activities for grandparents and extended family members
- How to team up with other parents to maximize the fun
With tips and advice from dozens of creative families who have found fun with autism and want you to do the same!
25,001 Best Baby Names (
$3.99), by Lesley Bolton
Book Description
In a time when brand new names appear every day and classic names keep making comebacks, 25,001 Best Baby Names comes to the aid of frazzled parents-to-be with the easiest to use, most convenient and most up-to-date book available.
The perfect reference to make naming girls and boys quick and painless, 25,001 Best Baby Names is thoroughly researched and updated to reflect recent trends in baby names. In a compact format and with incredible variety, 25,001 Best Baby Names includes names with origins from around the world.
Including 30 fun lists to help you choose the perfect name - or just to make you laugh while browsing - 25,001 Best Baby Names makes naming your baby easier than ever!
It may be the wrong season for
Best Summer Drinks (
$3.99), by Ray Foley, but that just means you get a head start for next year (or for your beach themed "let's pretend it isn't winter" party this winter).
Book Description
Perfect summer promo or cash-wrap title, from the ultimate authority on bartending, Bartender Magazine.
From Bartender Magazine, the number one publication for the bartending trade and the most respected name in bartending, comes The Best Summer Drinks, the perfect recipe guide for the hottest drink time of year.
Written by the ultimate authority on bartending, this book contains 500 summer cocktail and appetizer recipes submitted by the world's best bartenders, including:
- Summer Breeze
- Fourth of July
- Blue Lemonade
- South Wind
- Sun Stroked
Perfect for impulse purchase at cash-wrap areas, The Best Summer Drinks is sure to find its way into the pocket of anyone who loves libations.
If you picked up Rebecca Ann Collins's
Pemberley Chronicles when it was free earlier this month, you may want to grab up two more in the same series,
Ladies of Longbourn (
$2.99) and
Recollections of Rosings (
$2.84). Both are Amazon discounts, so could change at any moment. These are the fourth and eighth in the series, respectively.
Ladies of Longbourn
Anne-Marie Bradshaw is the granddaughter of Charles and Jane Bingley. Her father now owns Longbourn, the Bennet's estate in Hertfordshire. A young widow after a loveless marriage, Anne-Marie and her stepmother Anna, together with Charlotte Collins, widow of the unctuous Mr. Collins, are the Ladies of Longbourn. These smart, independent women challenge the conventional roles of women in the Victorian era, while they search for ways to build their own lasting legacies in an ever-changing world.
The ladies find strength, companionship, and friendship together as they work to build a children's hospital, deal with a deadly outbreak of influenza, and help a gentle lady flee a violent and destructive marriage.
Jane Austen's original characters - Darcy, Elizabeth, Bingley, and Jane - provide a framework of solid values and commentary to anchor a dramatic story full of wit and compassion.
Recollections of Rosings
Sisters Catherine Harrison and Becky Tate, daughters of Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins, have very different personalities and temperaments. Both grew up in the shadow of Rosings Park, domain of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, but as adults their paths diverged dramatically.
When a catastrophe at Rosings Park brings Becky back to visit her sister, the two clash about their aspirations for the marriage of Catherine’s young daughter, and both women are forced to confront the ghosts of the past—in particular, Lady Catherine’s cruelty and deception.
As the shocking truth emerges, the Darcy and Bingley families rally. But it may be too late for the sisters to find the love and happiness they were denied so long ago.
Rogues Handbook (
$2.99), by Jeff Metzger
Book Description
The Rogue’s Handbook contains everything you need to know to be the most desired man in your city or nation. If you wish to reinvent yourself as someone who leaves clenched fists and flushed, heaving bosoms in your wake, read on carefully.
About the Author
Jeff Metzger was born in Portland, Oregon. His fondest memories include masterminding a jailbreak in Cuba, rendezvousing with history's most infamous ex-CIA agent, and being chased through the streets of Madrid. At home in Austin, Mr. Metzger enjoys quiet mornings of writing and reading.
Horrid Henry's Christmas (
$3.99), by Tony Ross & Francesca Simon, is just one of nine titles in the
Horrid Henry series that are selling for $3.99. This is a bestselling series from the UK, for kids in grades 1-4.
Book Description
In this installment in a best-selling chapter-book series from the U.K., self-centered Horrid Henry wreaks total havoc at the Nativity play, destroys the Christmas tree, and almost ruins the holiday lunch. His irreverent actions are made tolerable through the ridiculousness of the incidents and the appeal to the naughty side in readers' personalities. Ross's mischievous black-and-white cartoon drawings are the perfect choice to carry them off. Large print and simple vocabulary make this title an easy read and a fun read-aloud.
Invasion of the Party Snatchers (
$2.86), by Victor Gold, is definitely not a title for children (and doesn't have anything to do with throwing a party)..
Book Description
Victor Gold wants his party back.
Gold is the former press aide to Barry Goldwater and the former speechwriter and senior advisor for George H. W. Bush. He is incensed that the Neo-Cons and the Evangelical Right have betrayed the ideals of the conservative cause. Now he's fighting back.
A Republican insider for 40 years, Gold is ready to tell all about the war being waged for the GOP's soul, the elder Bush's opinion of his son's presidency, the significance of the Democratic resurgence, and how Goldwater would have reacted to it all.
Among Gold's explosive disclosures is the truth about Cheney's manipulation of George W., and the chilling, puppet-like role of the President amongst Neo- and Theo-Conservatives.
My Favorite Midlife Crisis (Yet) (
$2.51), by Toby Devens
Book Description
Dr. Gwyneth Berke has a perfect life…until one day she walks into her pantry, lets out a little scream of disbelief and begins the following list: What to do when you find out that your husband is in love with your interior decorator, Brad (or, A Midlife Crisis Checklist)
- Get divorced (this is a must!)
- Quickly discover a lifetime supply of humor (this will also help with your children and your mentally deteriorating father)
- Stop sulking, show a little spirit and start a new life plan (also a must)
- Recruit your two very dear, newly single friends to help you with it
- Don’t look back and enjoy the ride!
Embedded (
$2.64), by Ross Dale, is also a title for adults (the subtitle is "Confessions of a Sex Journalist").
Book Description
ROSS DALE is a Wesleyan graduate serenely sailing through post-college life when he gets the offer he can't refuse. For double his pay, Playboy TV wants him to produce their show Sexcetera, an explicit experience in journalism billed as "true stories from the sexual frontier." A prep student from a sheltered home, Dale finds himself everywhere he never imagined he'd go: shooting gang bangs with the West Coast Gang Bangers, attending the annual Nudes-A-Popping Festival at an Indiana nudist resort, brothels in Amsterdam, swinger parties and more.
Behind Dale's initial shock, a fascination grows for the characters in front of the camera: some funny, some gross, all facing the pressure of trying to balance humdrum, day-to-day existence with outrageous sex lives. Plus one of his leading ladies, a gorgeous and naked soft-core movie queen, just might have a thing for him. Dale's odd job becomes a life-changing adventure, and he's enjoying the ride.
By turns hilarious, wry, and deliciously erotic, Dale evokes the bizarre world of pornography and the people who inhabit it, and gives readers a story about finding love in the least likely of places.
Best St. Louis Sports Arguments (
$1.68), by Bryan Burwell
Book Description
Who’s the best? Who’s the worst?
Every St. Louis fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them-picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in the Gateway City.
St. Louis Post–Dispatch sports columnist Bryan Burwell takes you inside the 100 best debates in St. Louis sports. Covering the Rams, Cardinals (football and baseball), Blues and beyond, every question you want to debate is here-as well as a few surprises.
Cardinals–Cubs:
- Is it really a “great” rivalry?
- Does Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame?
- Whitey, Red or Tony: Who’s the best all-time Cardinal manager?
- Who was more responsible for the Rams’ Super Bowl victory: Dick Vermeil or Mike Martz?
- Did the Blues make the right move in trading Brendan Shanahan?
- Should St. Louis have an NBA franchise?
SEALed with a Ring (
$3.99), by Mary Daughtridge, is the third book in her
SEALed series. I already have
SEALed with a Kiss (
$4.69) and may pick this one up out of sequence. Like the first book in the series, this one is over 400 pages, in print.
Book Description
She’s got it all…except the one thing she needs most
Smart, successful businesswoman JJ Caruthers has a year to land a husband or lose the empire she’s worked so hard to build. With time running out, romance is not an option, and a military husband who is always on the road begins to look like the perfect solution…
He’s a wounded hero with an agenda of his own Even with the scars of battle, Navy SEAL medic Davy Graziano is gorgeous enough to land any woman he wants, and he’s never wanted to be tied down. Now Davy has ulterior motives for accepting JJ’s outrageous proposal of marriage, but he only has so long to figure out what JJ doesn’t want him to know…
Without Reservations ($4.40 Kindle), by J. L. Langley, is free courtesy of Samhain (so heed the content warning), at B&N.
