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Cyber Monday Deals for Readers: 2015 Edition
Cyber Monday is here, and the deals are fantastic this year. Amazon has discounted a ton of great books - some new this year (like Go Set a Watchman and The Nightingale). We've picked out the best deals by genre below, as well as discounts on Kindles (they're on sale!) that are too good to miss. You can see all of Amazon's Cyber Monday deals here.
Happy reading (and shopping)!
Cyber Monday Deals on eBooks - Mystery / Thriller
Cyber Monday Deals on eBooks - Literary Fiction
Cyber Monday Deals on eBooks - Romance
Cyber Monday Deals on eBooks - Biography / Memoir
Cyber Monday Deals on eBooks - Science Fiction / Fantasy
Cyber Monday Deals on eBooks - Young Adult / Teens
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Interview with James Renner, author of The Great Forgetting
Tell us a little bit about your new release, The Great Forgetting.
The Great Forgetting is my love letter to conspiracy theories. It's a thriller in the spirit of the X-Files, and supposes that our government conspired against us to erase 100 years of human history. The only hope we have to remember rests in the hands of a history teacher from Ohio and his group of misfit friends and family.
What books do you find yourself returning to again and again?
Oh, anything by E.B. White. Dude knew his grammar. Best to get it from the source. I think about John Irving's stories a lot. And Franzen, of course.
Pretend you qualified for the Olympics this year. What sport would you compete in?
I hope I'd be a contender for speed typing.
Who was your childhood hero?
I had three heroes as a kid: Stephen King, Steven Spielberg, and David Letterman. Each of them did their first big thing when they were 24 and it was a race in my mind to make something happen in my life by then. I became a paid journalist at 24. I guess that ain't bad.
If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?
I love the little islands on Lake Erie. If I had unlimited resources, I'd buy up Rattlesnake Island and turn it into a quiet hideaway.
You wouldn’t be caught dead, where?
I wouldn't be caught dead at a Chick-fil-A. What a creepy, culty place. I don't care how good their chicken is.
What's your favorite quote or scene from The Great Forgetting?
My favorite quote is "let's roll." It's said on a plane on 9/11 towards the end, but in a very different context.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
It's still the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared.
James Renner is the author of the new book The Great Forgetting.
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Christmas Romance Novels to Warm Your Heart in 2015
Every year in early November, a sleigh full of Christmas romance novels come fa-la-la-ing into the book world. These holiday romance books capture the magic and warmth of the holiday season and mix true love with the energy of December. We've done the window shopping for you this year, and handpicked the best new Christmas romance novels to fill your stockings (or Kindles) with Christmas cheer - book style.
Christmas Romance Novels to Warm Your Heart in 2015
Dashing Through the Snow: A Christmas Novel
Debbie Macomber
Release Date: October 6, 2015
Dashing Through the Snow is no exception stars two people who are just trying to get to Seattle in time for Christmas. Ashley and Dashiell are both distraught that they can't get a flight out of San Francisco, and reluctantly end up sharing a rental car for their journey.
A Winter Wedding (Whiskey Creek)
Brenda Novak
Release Day: October 27, 2015
A country music artist comes to Northern California and finds more than just a house to rent for the Christmas season - her landlord, Kyle, just might be the man she didn't know she was waiting for.
Marry Me at Christmas (Fool's Gold)
Susan Mallery
Release Date: September 29, 2015
Madeline is excited to plan a Christmas wedding as part of her bridal boutique, until she meets the brother of the bride. Jonny is a gorgeous movie star and sparks fly between the two from the moment they make eye contact.
I'll Be Home for Christmas: A Twilight, Texas Novel
Lori Wilde
Release Date: October 27, 2015
The town of Twilight, Texas is full of Christmas cheer, but not for Joe, who has a restless heart. Gabi Preston shows up in town as an escape from law school, and Joe can hardly resist her charm. Will the magic of Christmas bring them together?
Christmas on Candy Cane Lane (Life in Icicle Falls)
Sheila Roberts
Release Date: October 27, 2015
The residents of Candy Cane Lane take holiday decorating very seriously. Tilda, a new homeowner on the street, is none too thrilled to discover that she's expected to keep up with the neighbors. This Christmas romacne novel is full of laughs!
A Cold Creek Christmas Story
RaeAnne Thayne
Release Date: November 17, 2015
Celeste Nichols, newly bestselling children's author, has become an overnight celebrity in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho. But fame isn't everything, and she wishes she had someone to share life with. Flynn her childhood crush, is back home in Pine Gulch for the holidays, and sparks fly between the two.
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Interview with Alyssa Sheinmel, author of Faceless
Tell us a little bit about your new release, Faceless.
Faceless is the story of Maisie Winters, a “normal” girl whose face is partially destroyed in a terrible accident. She’s lucky enough to be a candidate for a face transplant, and luckier still when a donor becomes available just a couple months after her accident. But Maisie doesn’t feel lucky. As far as she’s concerned, a face transplant is the type of thing that happens in horror movies, not in the real world. Still, she chooses to go through with the procedure, telling herself that spending the rest of my life with someone else’s face is better than spending it with no face at all. But with someone else's features staring back at her in the mirror, Maisie looks – and feels – like a stranger. The doctors promised that the transplant was her chance to live a normal life again, but nothing feels normal anymore. Before, she knew who she was – a regular girl who ran track and got good grades, who loved her boyfriend and her best friend. Now, she can't even recognize herself. Most of us – thankfully – will never find ourselves in situations as extreme as Maisie’s. But a lot of us still struggle to discover how much of who we are is tied to what we look like.
If you could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?
My grandmothers. There are so many questions I never got to ask and so many things I still want to tell them.
What's the best advice you've ever received?
When I was in first or second grade, my sister suggested that I start reading The Baby-Sitter’s Club books. They were the first books I ever really, really loved and I think it was falling in love with that series that turned me into a reader.
What is the one movie that you can quote the most?
I love this question! Honestly, it’s hard to pick just one movie – my sister and I have had entire conversations in quotes from Terms of Endearment and Soapdish and anything written by Nora Ephron. But if I had to pick just one, it would probably be The Princess Bride. At the rehearsal dinner before I got married, my best friend stood up to give a toast and instead recited the entire wedding ceremony from The Princess Bride – I’m not sure I’ve ever laughed so hard.
What's your spirit animal? (it doesn't have to be an animal)
My little dog is without a doubt my spirit animal. We have the exact same personality.
If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?
Big Sur, California.
What's your favorite quote or scene from Faceless?
My favorite scene is probably the very first chapter, when Maisie is out running the morning of her accident. The book takes place in Northern California, near where I grew up, and I tried my best to capture what it’s like there early in the morning. There’s something kind of magical about it because it feels like the whole world is blanketed in fog and eerily quiet.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
I have a bunch of quotes hanging above my desk, and there are actually quite a few that I try to live by. One of my favorites is the first verse of “Beautiful” by Carole King:
You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You’re gonna find, yes you will
That you’re beautiful as you feel
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If You Like Colleen Hoover Books, Read These
Colleen Hoover books are wonderful romances that span several subgenres. They're sometimes sweet, sometimes heartwrenching, but always compelling novels. If you love to read Colleen Hoover books, check out our recommendations. All of these books have a similar appeal and deserve a spot on your to-be-read lists.
If You Like Colleen Hoover Books, Read These
Butterfly Dreams
A. Meredith Walters
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Why fans of Colleen Hoover books will like it: powerful scenes, heartbreaking plot, complex characters, dealing with death, true love
Unbeautiful Series: The Complete Set
Jessica Sorensen
Release Day: November 14, 2015
Why fans of Colleen Hoover books will like it: uncovered secrets, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, escaping darkness with love
Sweet Nothing: A Novel
Jamie McGuire, Teresa Mummert
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Why fans of Colleen Hoover books will like it: heartfelt story, dealing with loss, new adult romance
Making Faces
Amy Harmon
Release Date: October 15, 2015
Why fans of Colleen Hoover books will like it: dealing with loss, themes of beauty, friendship overcoming heartache, lost love
Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story
Renee Carlino
Release Date: August 18, 2015
Why fans of Colleen Hoover books will like it: falling apart and coming back together, true love with plenty of heartache
The Fall Up
Aly Martinez
Release Date: October 20, 2015
Why fans of Colleen Hoover books will like it: love saving a person from past demons, dealing with heartache, true love
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Literary Families We Would Invite to Our Thanksgiving Dinners
Happy Thanksgiving, book insiders! The NewInBooks team is off celebrating the holiday with our families and friends. We thought it would be fun to dream about which literary families we would invite to our own Thanksgiving celebrations if we had the chance.
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by people you love!
Chloe: The Bennets from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
It would be so fun to sit in a corner and become best friends with Mr. Bennet while we make snide remarks (all beautifully put, of course) about Mrs. Bennet's flustered antics. They're just great. --Chloe
Can we also invite that one pastor dude, Mr. Collins, just because he's ridiculous? He'd be the necessary foil to the Bennets' greatness. --Ben
Anna: The Weasleys from the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
The Weasleys are a no-brainer. Mrs. Weasley cooks the best food around, the twins will keep you entertained, and who doesn't want a little magic at the dinner table? Except my soulmate was killed off in the books so we'd have to have Thanksgiving before the Battle of Hogwarts. --Anna
Ben: Frankenstein and his Monster from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
It'd be crazy. They'd just run around the room trying to get at each other. What a hilarious Thanksgiving. I might also invite other literary monsters and their rivals, just to make things interesting. Maybe Bram Stoker's Dracula. --Ben
Taylor: Beatrice and Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
I just want to observe their epic banter in-person. I might pick up some awesome new retorts to use on my boyfriend. People say to never meet your heroes, but I'm going to blatantly ignore that advice. Beatrice is my hero and I want to hug her. --Taylor
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Interview with A. Meredith Walters, Author of Butterfly Dreams
Tell us a little bit about your new release, Butterfly Dreams.
Butterfly Dreams is a romance but it is also a story of personal growth for both of the main characters. Corin is a woman who has been dealt with a bad hand in life. She lost both of her parents at an early age and that has fundamentally shaped the person she has become. She is neurotic. She is a hypochondriac. She is sarcastic and blunt. She has walls a mile high. But underneath all of that she is scared and wanting to connect with someone. Beckett on the other hand is a guy who has had his entire life turned upside down as a result of an unexpected heart attack. His world changes. He has to alter the person he was and he's trying to keep a positive outlook. Corin and Beckett are two struggling people who come together to find a reason to live again.
Who are your literary heros working today? Why do you admire them?
Some of my biggest heroes are my friends. People I see who are writing extraordinary stories. Sawyer Bennett, Claire Riley, Brittainy C. Cherry, Penny Reid, LH Cosway, Stacey Lynn. These are fantastic women who are passionate about their stories and have some of the biggest hearts I've ever encountered.
What's rocking your world this month?
I'm reading The Cellar by Natasha Preston. I got to hang out with Natasha at a recent book signing and picked up this book. It's the first story in a long time that has captured my attention.
How did your background as a counselor effect your novels?
My characters and storylines are usually connected to my work as a counselor in someway. I like to write about what I know. About the people I've had the honor of interacting with. One example is the character of Ellie in Reclaiming the Sand. Her entire backstory was based on a young boy I worked with for over five years. I changed a few things here and there, of course, but so much of Ellie was this amazing boy. His story ended happily, just like Ellie's.
What's in your Netflix queue?
I'm currently binge watching The Fringe.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A writer definitely. But I also wanted to be a counselor and a meteorologist funnily enough.
What's your favorite quote or scene from Butterfly Dreams?
I think my favorite scene is the brief one at the end from Beckett's POV. I can't say much about it without giving away the ending, but there was something about it that I just loved. And this quote has to be a personal favorite. Again it was from Beckett's POV -
"I looked down at Corin and felt an intense pressure in the center of my chest that had nothing to do with a failing heart. And everything to do with it finally finding a reason to beat."
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
Never give up. That's the best one and the most important. And don't let negative people get you down. You have to shake them off and move on.
A. Meredith Walters is the author of the new book Butterfly Dreams.
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What to Read if You Like Susan Mallery Books
Susan Mallery books are delightful contemporary romances that delve into friendship, relationships, and family. They're full of humor and often set in charming small towns. If you're a fan of Susan Mallery books, keep reading! We pulled together a collection of new releases with similar appeal to Susan Mallery books to add to your list.
What to Read if You Like Susan Mallery Books
Should've Said No: A Thistle Bend Novel
Tracy March
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Why fans of Susan Mallery books will like it: small town setting, secrets revealed, charming tone, rugged man meets businesswoman
Forever This Time (An Echo Lake Novel)
Maggie McGinnis
Release Day: November 3, 2015
Why fans of Susan Mallery books will like it: painful past meets swoonworthy future, charming small town, second chance love
The Harder You Fall (Original Heartbreakers)
Gena Showalter
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Why fans of Susan Mallery books will like it: bad boy falls for southern belle, big city character moves to small town, escaping memories of the past
One Step Away: Once Upon a Proposal
Sherryl Woods
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Why fans of Susan Mallery books will like it: second chance love, small picturesque town, businesswoman and reckless bachelor
Heartsong Cottage (Eternity Springs)
Emily March
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Why fans of Susan Mallery books will like it: strangers finding solace in a small town, second chance love, heartwrenching and sweet
Where the Heart Leads (What the Heart Wants)
Jeanell Bolton
Release Date: November 17, 2015
Why fans of Susan Mallery books will like it: new beginnings, small town solace, rugged man and city girl, sweet and deep love story
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New Book Releases in Literary Fiction | November 24
Poignant tales of family feuds, close ties, love and forgiveness await in this week's literary releases. Along the Infinite Sea is a perfect new book to read for historical fiction lovers, while All of Us and Everything is a more contemporary musing on the effects of an absentee father.
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