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Monday, November 28, 2011

Today's Deals

The Kindle Daily Deal has been preempted by Amazon's CyberMonday Kindle Deal. In addition to the Kindle Big Deals list, featuring hundreds of Kindle books on sale through December 3, 2011, today only there are over 700 Kindle books marked down in price, up to 75% off. One tasty looking series: Canal House Cooking Vol 1-6 at $4.99 each (list price >$20) and the 99 cent Buon Appetito: A Taste of Italy from Canal House Cooking. I have had Vol 1 & 2 of this series here for review, but this is a chance to complete the series (and at a very reasonable price for cookbooks). Be sure to click on each category - I found a kid's book (The Haunted Cabin Mystery: The Boxcar Children Mysteries #20 $0.99) hiding in the non-fiction, along with some historical mysteries. So far, I've bought Elsie and Mairi Go to War: Two Extraordinary Women on the Western Front and grabbed several other samples -- leave me a note and let me know which ones you thought looked really interesting!

More interesting series on this sale:
Many of Open Road's books are included in the CyberMonday Sale, but there are even more of them on sale, with nearly 700 of their titles under $5 today. Numerous short stories are marked down from $4.99 to 99 cents and novels start at $1.99 (down from $9.99, typically). If you are an EPUB reader, you can use these coupon codes today at Kobo (but a spot check at Amazon is finding better prices on the Open Road titles):
  • 60% off most OpenRoad books (no limit) - OpenRoad60
  • 50% off select titles (one purchase only) - Cyber50
  • 30% off select titles (one purchase only) - Cyber30
  • 20% off select titles (one purchase only) - Cyber20
The Kindle Big Deal continues for CyberMonday Deals Week, featuring hundreds of Kindle books are on sale for $0.99, $1.99, $2.99, and $3.99 through December 3, 2011. Amazon has their editors' picks for the Best Kindle Games & Active Content of 2011, 25 in total, on sale for 99 cents each. Some of these usually sell for $4.99 each, so it's worth a minute to see if there is one or two that you have missed in previous sales. A few of these haven't been on sale previously, such as Jewels, Jewel Quest Solitaire and it's the lowest price I've seen on SpongeBob's Treasure Quest. If you have a Kindle Fire or other Android device, be sure to also check out the Android CyberMonday Deals, which includes games, cookbooks and productivity apps at half-price. Today there is an interesting looking word game, Dabble HD, completely free (and for those without a tablet, Dabble is also free). For the casual gamer, there are 150 game downloads at 1/2 price, plus if you buy any one (and I saw prices as low as $4.99), you get a $5 credit in January to use on the bestselling games of 2011. Since there are some $4.99 games in there, this works out to B1G1F if you choose carefully. As the Pig Turns ($2.61 / £1.69 UK), number 22 in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton, is the Kindle Deal of the day for those in the UK (the US Edition is $11.99). If you haven't started on the series (reading or replacing paper books), there is also a great deal on the first volume, Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death ($1.53 / £0.99 UK).
Book Description Winter Parva, a traditional Cotswolds village next door to Carsely, has decided to throw a celebratory hog roast to mark the beginning of the winter holiday festivities and Agatha Raisin has arrived with friend and rival in the sleuthing business, Toni, to enjoy the merriment. But as the spit pig is carried towards the bed of fiery charcoal Agatha - and the rest of the village - realise that things aren't as they seem… Very quickly it transpires that the spit pig is in fact Gary Beech, a policeman not much loved in Winter Parva. And although Agatha has every intention of leaving the affair to the police, she rapidly changes her mind when she finds out Gary's ex-wife has hired Toni to investigate. Cantankerous and competitive as Agatha is, she has to now join the fray and try and solve the case herself!
The Perfect Mistress ($1.99 Kindle, B&N), by Victoria Alexander, is the Nook Daily Find, price matched on Kindle.
Book Description Widowed Julia, Lady Winterset, has inherited a book--a very shocking book--that every gentleman in London seems to want. For a charismatic businessman, it's a chance to build an empire. For a dashing novelist, it could guarantee fame. But to a proud, domineering earl, it means everything. . . Harrison Landingham, Earl of Mountdale, can't let the obstinate Julia release the shameless memoir that could ruin his family's name. But the only way to stop her may be equally sordid--if far more pleasurable. For his rivals are intent on seducing the captivating woman to acquire the book. And Harrison isn't the sort to back away from a competition with the stakes this high. Now the winner will claim both the scandalous memoirs and the heart of their lovely owner. . .

Free Book (noDRM) - Third Man Out

Third Man Out ($5.03 Kindle), by Richard Stevenson, is free over on MLR Press.
Book Description
Sixteen years after this 1992 story, and forced outing remains a hot button in gay politics. When an activist's claims that men he's outed are stalking him don't ring true, Albany's only gay PI drops his protection detail and the client winds up dead. Strachey peels back the layers of his client's double cross only to find...a triple cross.(Filmed for release by HereTV in 2005.)
Get the free ebook from MLR Press (DRM-free PDF).

Free Book (Kindle/nook/noDRM) - Druid's Daughter

Update: 11/28/11 Now free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble.

Druid's Daughter, the first title in the Garland of Druids series by Jean Hart Stewart, is free in the Kindle store and DRM-free from AllRomance and Ellora's Cave; doubtless it will be free from B&N later today or tomorrow. This is from EC's Blush series, so only suggestive romance.
Book Description
Morgan McAfee is a Druid and proud of her gifts, using them only for good causes. In 1898 few people acknowledge Druids and their power. When the head of London's Criminal Investigative Department is forced to work with her, he scoffs at her claimed abilities. Chief Inspector Lord Lance Dellafield has no belief in visions and auras. Trying to recover a kidnapped child, his disdain is unconcealed. Handsome, aristocratic and condescending, he wants no help from a Druid. Even though their sexual attraction grows steamier with every encounter.

Even when a serial murderer terrifies London, Lance hesitates to admit Morgan's power. Yet he can't dismiss the beautiful Druid's emerald eyes from his mind. If he hopes to solve the murders he finds he needs her help.

When the murderer stalks Morgan, can Lance save her? Will he acknowledge a Druid has captured his heart? Will being a Druid help her in this most important pursuit, gaining Lance's love?
Get the free ebook from AllRomance.
Get the free ebook from Ellora's Cave.
Get the free ebook from Barnes & Noble.

Free Book (Kindle/nook/EPUB) - Christmas at Harrington's

Update: 11/29/11 Now free from ChristianBook. May stay free there a day or so longer than other stores.
Update: Now also free from Sony. Don't delay getting this one - it looks like Revell is doing some one-day freebies (perhaps leading up to Advent?), as the last two only lasted a day (less in some stores).

Christmas at Harrington's, by Melody Carlson, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble, courtesy of Christian publisher Revell.
Book Description
Christmas is approaching, and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless, and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life after false accusations landed her in prison, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a secret?

This tender story about fresh starts will charm readers as all of Melody Carlson's Christmas offerings do. Full of redemption and true holiday spirit, Christmas at Harrington's will be readers' newest Christmas tradition.
Get the free ebook from Barnes & Noble.
Get the free ebook from Sony.
Get the free ebook from ChristianBook.

Free Book (Kindle/nook/EPUB) - Slow Cooking Cookbook

Update: Now free from Sony.

Slow Cooking Cookbook, a mini-cookbook from Gooseberry Patch, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble.
Book Description
Slow Cooking Cookbook is brimming with all the latest & greatest tips and tricks for making the tastiest meals with your slow cooker. You'll find mouthwatering recipes like easy cheesy potatoes, Grandma's chili and smothered steak...delicious!
Get the free ebook from Barnes & Noble.
Get the free ebook from Sony.