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Darcy Sweet Mystery (Darcy Sweet Mystery Box Set Book 1)
Author: K.J. EmrickFREECozy Ghost Mysteries
Books One through Six are included in this box set. đâ¨
A mysterious bookstore, a quirky cat, and a ghostly great-auntâDarcy Sweetâs life is anything but ordinary. đťđş
Darcy Sweet loves her cozy life running the Sweet Read bookstore, but âordinaryâ isnât quite the word to describe her. With a knack for connecting with the other side, sheâs often drawn into more mysteries than sheâd like. đ
When Darcy stumbles upon the body of her murdered neighbor, she wants to leave the investigation to the policeâespecially since her sister is one of them. But a whispered conversation, a nudge from the beyond, and the mischievous antics of her slightly psychic cat make it impossible to stay away. đđ
As the killer strikes again, Darcyâs world turns even more dangerous. Her growing attraction to her sisterâs new partnerâa skeptical detective who doesnât appreciate her interferenceâadds sparks to an already heated investigation. đ⥠With a town full of secrets, suspects, and spirits, can Darcy uncover the truth before she becomes the next target?
If you love paranormal cozy mysteries, with a touch of romance and family, youâll love the Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery series! đ
What makes this special: K.J. Emrick has built a devoted following with the Darcy Sweet series, and this boxset gives you SIX complete novelsâexceptional value for cozy mystery fans. đ Darcy is the perfect cozy protagonist: bookstore owner (every readerâs dream job!), reluctantly psychic (she canât turn it off), family-oriented (her sisterâs a cop!), and accompanied by a psychic cat who steals scenes. The paranormal element adds just enough supernatural intrigue without veering into dark territory, keeping this firmly in cozy comfort zone. The skeptical detective love interest creates delicious tensionâhe thinks sheâs interfering, sheâs actually solving crimes, and theyâre falling for each other despite themselves. Emrick writes in the tradition of Charlaine Harrisâs lighter work and Heather Blakeâs Magic Potion mysteries, offering small-town charm, ghostly assistance, and mysteries that are puzzling without being gruesome. Perfect for readers seeking binge-worthy paranormal cozies where the ghosts are helpful, the romance is sweet, and the cat knows more than anyone gives him credit for. Six books = hours of cozy reading bliss. đđ
The Fear of Winter: A Kidnapping Crime Thriller (Book One in The Fear Of Series)
Author: S. C. SterlingFREEMurder Thrillers
On a frigid December night, Megan Floyd vanishes from the mountain town of Fraser, Colorado. The extensive search provides no answers and as attention of her disappearance fades, the case goes cold. âď¸đ Her father, Tom Floyd, is forced to confront his worst fear that his daughter will never be found, and soon his life and marriage begin to disintegrate around him.
A year after the disappearance and with no new leads, Tom hires private investigator Marshall York, a former detective, and his assistant Hannah Jacobs. đ They soon start to uncover the secrets of Meganâs dangerous second life, all while fighting their own demons. Tom is guilt-ridden over a missing child case from his past, and Hannah is haunted by the unsolved murder of her older sister.
The case begins to consume all three of their lives, and as they dig deeper, they start to unravel the dark truth of what happened to Megan. âĄđ
Why youâll love this: S. C. Sterling delivers a missing person thriller that understands the true horror isnât just the disappearanceâitâs the not knowing, the slow disintegration of everything left behind. The one-year time jump is brilliant; Sterling skips the initial frantic search to focus on the cold case grind, when hope has faded and relationships have fractured. Tom hiring a PI is the act of a desperate man refusing to give up, even as his marriage crumbles. The dual investigator setup (Marshall York and Hannah Jacobs) adds layers, especially since both carry their own trauma: Tomâs guilt over a past missing child case and Hannahâs unsolved sister murder mean everyone investigating Meganâs disappearance is personally haunted by failure. The âdangerous second lifeâ detail suggests Megan wasnât the person her family thought, adding complexity beyond simple victimhood. Sterling writes in the vein of Robert Dugoniâs Tracy Crosswhite series or Gregg Olsenâs workâPacific Northwest atmosphere, cold cases that wonât let go, and investigators whose personal demons fuel their determination. Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven crime fiction where solving the case means confronting your own past. This launches âThe Fear Ofâ series, suggesting each book tackles a different primal fear. Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally devastating. đ¨ď¸đ
Author: Jack ProbynFREEVigilante Justice Thrillers
The first in a new series from bestselling crime author, Jack Probyn! â
She returned home to start again. Instead, she woke the darkness she thought sheâd buried. đđ
DI Stephanie Broadbent hasnât been back to her hometown in over twenty years. A fractured childhood and a past best forgotten kept her away. But the sudden loss of a colleague leaves her burned out and broken â and the quiet promise of the Surrey Hills, along with a chance to reconnect with her sister, proves too hard to resist. đ
Peace, however, is short-lived.
Before sheâs even settled in, a university student is found dead in her halls of residence after a night out. What first appears to be an open-and-shut case takes a darker turn when a voodoo doll is found near the body. đŞâĄ
With old memories resurfacing and members of her new team keeping her at armâs length, Stephanie is forced to confront the ghosts of her past while racing to stop a killer whose next move is already taking shape in thread and cloth - because each doll tells how the next will die. đđ§ľ
Hereâs why this matters: Jack Probyn is a bestselling British crime author launching a new series with a compelling hook: a burned-out detective returns to her hometown to escape her past, only to find a serial killer using voodoo dolls as calling cards. đŻ The voodoo doll element is genuinely creepyâeach doll predicts the next murder method, creating a ticking clock as investigators race to interpret the clues before the killer strikes. Probyn understands that the best detective series have damaged protagonists with secrets, and Stephanie Broadbent delivers: she fled her hometown twenty years ago for reasons she hasnât processed, lost a colleague (trauma on trauma), and now must work with a team that resents the outsider. The Surrey Hills setting provides quintessentially British countryside atmosphere hiding dark secrets. The âfractured childhoodâ and team hostility suggest Stephanieâs past is connected to the present murders in ways she hasnât yet realized. Perfect for readers who loved Val McDermidâs Kate Brannigan series, Clare Mackintoshâs thrillers, or anyone seeking British crime fiction with occult elements and damaged detectives. Probyn promises twists, and that âshocking twistâ tagline suggests nothing is what it seems. This series launch establishes a character worth following through multiple books. đŹđ§đ
Finding Delaware (State of Us Book 1)
Author: Bree WileyFREELGBTQ+ Romance
On the track, we can pretend, but we canât outrun our secrets forever. đď¸đ
TaylorOnly two things matter to me in this shitty town: freestyle motocross and my best friend.Theyâre my only escape from my fatherâs fists, but one slip in junior high almost changed everything. I confessed a secret to a beautiful boy, and Iâve been punishing himâand myselfâever since. đ˘
I canât have Huckslee the way I want, so I take from him in the only way I canâwith violence. When my mother wants back into my life, and Iâm forced to move in with the object of my obsession, the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. Iâm not sure weâll survive each other. đĽâĄ
HucksleeHigh school is hell when your worst enemy knows your darkest secret.To everyone else, Iâm the perfect son: swim team captain, football running back, and the Bishopâs golden boy. But beneath the surface, Iâm hiding desires only one person knowsâmy bully, my tormentor, my crush. And starting tomorrow, my dad is marrying his mom. đđ°
What caught my attention: Bree Wiley delivers intense, emotionally raw LGBTQ+ romance that doesnât shy away from the toxic dynamics that sometimes precede healing. This is enemies-to-lovers at its most complicated: Taylor has been bullying Huckslee for years because he confessed his crush in junior high and internalized that vulnerability as weakness. The abuse Taylor suffers from his father adds tragic contextâhurt people hurt peopleâbut doesnât excuse the violence heâs inflicted on the boy he actually loves. The step-sibling angle (their parents are marrying) forces proximity that will either destroy them both or finally force honest communication. Both boys are performing for their worldsâTaylor the tough motocross rider, Huckslee the golden boy athleteâwhile hiding their true selves. The âState of Usâ series title suggests each book explores LGBTQ+ romance in a different state. Wiley writes with the emotional intensity of Adam Silvera and the toxic-to-tender dynamic of C.S. Pacatâs work. This isnât clean YAâitâs dark, dealing with abuse, internalized homophobia, and the damage closeted teens inflict on each other and themselves. Perfect for readers seeking LGBTQ+ romance that grapples with real pain before earned happiness, bully romance with depth, and stories about survival in hostile environments. Heavy content warnings likely apply, but for readers ready for unflinching honesty, this delivers. đđ
Secret Acquisitions (Bad Boy Capital Book 1)
Author: Raleigh DavisFREERomantic Suspense
A sizzling standalone romance about a second chance with the billionaire who got away⌠đźđĽ
January: I need a billionaire. Fast. When I stumble onto a tech giantâs plot to spy on everyoneâs phones, I know my security company is only one who can stop them. But my little start up needs money. Lots of it. đ°đ
Enter Mark Taylor, the hottest venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. And the only billionaire I know on a personal level. And the guy I reluctantly turned down in college. đŹ
Iâm in his office and ready to beg⌠but heâs not the forgive and forget type. đâĄ
Why this one stands out: Raleigh Davis taps into the appeal of Silicon Valley billionaire romance while adding actual stakes beyond just sexual tension. đŞ January (great name for a heroine!) runs a security company thatâs discovered corporate espionage on a massive scaleâtech companies spying on phone usersâmaking this romantic suspense with genuine thriller elements. The second-chance angle adds delicious tension: she turned Mark down in college (ouch), and now she needs his money desperately, giving him all the power in their dynamic. Mark being ânot the forgive and forget typeâ promises grovel-worthy angst and alpha billionaire who wonât make this easy for her. Davis writes in the tradition of Vi Keeland and Penelope Wardâcontemporary romance with business settings, billionaire heroes with attitude, and heroines who are professionals in their own right rather than Cinderella types. The tech thriller subplot elevates this beyond typical billionaire fare, offering corporate intrigue alongside steamy reunion romance. January has to swallow her pride, Mark has to decide between revenge and second chances, and they both have to stop a tech conspiracy. Perfect for readers who loved The Hating Game, billion-dollar heroes with grudges, and romantic suspense set in Silicon Valleyâs cutthroat world. âBad Boy Capitalâ series title promises more billionaire bad boys ahead. đťđ
The Dream of the Iron Dragon (Saga of the Iron Dragon Book 1)
Author: Robert KroeseFREEAlternate History Viking Epic
Trapped 1300 years in the past, they have one mission: survive. âď¸đ
In the 23rd century, humanity has been hunted to the verge of extinction by an alien race. When an exploratory ship accidentally travels back in time to Viking age Scandinavia, the human race is given a second chance. đĄď¸ Pursued by the power-hungry King Harald, the four surviving crew members join a ragtag band of Vikings as they pillage their way across Europe. It will take all their ingenuity, courage and technical know-how just to survive. But survival is only the beginning. To save humanity, they must somehow return to the stars. â¨
Thus begins a decades-long effort to teach the Vikings to build a craft capable of reaching spaceâa ship that will come to be known as the Iron Dragon. đđ˘
THE DREAM OF THE IRON DRAGON is the first installment in the 5-part Saga of the Iron Dragon.
âTerrific storytelling, letter-perfect alternate-history, and the highest stakes for humanity imaginable combine to make this a thrilling start to an exciting new Viking saga.â â
The appeal: Robert Kroese delivers high-concept science fiction that asks: what if humanityâs last hope required teaching Vikings to build a spaceship? 𤯠This is alternate history meets sci-fi survival with genuinely original stakes. The 23rd-century crew isnât trying to change historyâtheyâre trying to use history to save humanityâs future, which requires a multi-generational effort to uplift Viking technology from longboats to spacecraft. Kroese clearly understands both Viking culture and hard sci-fi, creating the âletter-perfect alternate-historyâ that reviewer praised. The five-book saga promises epic scope, following decades of effort as medieval Scandinavians slowly gain the knowledge to reach space. This combines the time-travel fish-out-of-water fun of Timeline with the civilizational uplift of S.M. Stirlingâs Island in the Sea of Time series, all with Viking pillaging along the way. The King Harald pursuit adds immediate danger while the long-term spaceship-building provides hope. Perfect for readers who loved The Long Ships, Andy Weirâs problem-solving protagonists, or anyone whoâs ever thought âVikings in space!â sounds awesome. This is smart, ambitious sci-fi with heart, humor, and the audacity to span centuries. The Iron Dragon is coming. đđ
Author: Ian W. SainsburyFREEVigilante Justice Thrillers
They murdered Tomâs parents and left him for dead. They shouldâve made sure. đđŤ
That night shattered twelve-year-old Tom Lewis. He grew into a man brain-damaged, silentâa ghost of himself.
But the bullet also created something else.
Jimmy Blue. Cold. Brilliant. Merciless. For twenty years, heâs been waiting. Watching. Planning. âď¸
And now the hunt begins.
One by one, the men who thought they got away with murder will learn who stalks them in the dark. As bodies fall and the city trembles, Tom clings to the last scraps of his humanityâwhile Jimmy delivers the only justice he trusts. âĄ
Youâll root for him. Youâll fear him. And you wonât be able to look away. đď¸
Hereâs the deal: Ian W. Sainsbury creates a genuinely original vigilante protagonist with a brilliant psychological twist: the bullet that should have killed twelve-year-old Tom instead created Jimmy Blue, an alter ego whoâs spent twenty years preparing revenge. đ This isnât simple DID (dissociative identity disorder) exploitationâSainsbury uses the split personality to explore fascinating questions about justice, humanity, and what we become when we survive the unsurvivable. Tom is damaged, vulnerable, clinging to whatever humanity remains. Jimmy Blue is pure calculated vengeance, the part of Tom that couldnât die because it had work to do. The twenty-year gap between trauma and revenge means this isnât hot-blooded retaliationâitâs cold, planned, methodical destruction of everyone involved. Sainsbury writes in the dark tradition of Dexter, Jeff Lindsayâs vigilante with a code, but with more psychological complexity and moral ambiguity. The âyouâll root for him, youâll fear himâ promise suggests Sainsbury makes Jimmy Blue sympathetic despite his brutality, a difficult tightrope walk that makes this compelling rather than simply violent. Perfect for readers who loved The Punisher, revenge thrillers with damaged protagonists, or anyone seeking vigilante justice fiction with genuine psychological depth. This is dark, brutal, and unapologetically violentâbut also fascinating character study. đđ
Entranced (Prince of the Doomed City Book 1)
Author: Sylvia MercedesFREEDark Fantasy Horror
A DANGEROUS PRINCEA DETERMINED LIBRARIANBOUND BY A FATE NEITHER CAN RESIST đđ
Clara is an Obligateâan indentured servant of the fae. Serving out a fifteen-year sentence for a crime she doesnât remember committing, she spends her days working in the kingâs glorious library. đ Her only hope is to keep her head down, attract no attention, and survive to the end of her Obligation. Only then can she get home to her beloved brother.
But when the conniving Prince of the Doomed City arrives at court, all Claraâs hopes are dashed. He is determined to buy her Obligation for his own dark purpose. And he doesnât care who gets in his way. đżâĄ
The only problem? He hates her. More than anyone else in all the worlds. But his hatred just might be the key to discovering why she was bound to this fate in the first place. đ
Can Clara recover her forgotten memories before the nightmares of her past return to claim her? Or will she be swallowed up by the darkness of the Doomed City and lost forever? đ
What pulled me in: Sylvia Mercedes delivers dark fae fantasy that understands the appeal of enemies-to-lovers when the hatred is visceral and the stakes are life-and-death. đĽ Claraâs premise is compelling: sheâs serving fifteen years for a crime she canât remember, suggesting her memories were magically suppressed and the truth will be devastating when revealed. The librarian detail adds vulnerabilityâsheâs not a warrior, just someone trying to survive. The Prince of the Doomed City (excellent title!) doesnât just dislike her; he hates her âmore than anyone else in all the worlds,â which is excessive enough to promise serious backstory. His determination to buy her Obligation despite his hatred suggests their fates are entangled in ways neither understands. Mercedes writes in the tradition of Sarah J. Maasâs darker fae worlds and Jennifer L. Armentroutâs From Blood and Ash, delivering dark fantasy romance with genuine danger, forced proximity that breeds reluctant attraction, and the delicious tension of âI hate you but I need you.â The forgotten memories trope guarantees shocking revelations. Perfect for readers seeking dark fae romance with morally gray princes, enemies-to-lovers with real animosity, and fantasy that doesnât shy away from darkness. This series opener promises obsessive, hate-fueled attraction that will destroy them bothâor save them. đđ
A Rain of Fire (The Great War Book 1)
War has come to the Galaxy. đâĄ
The dark forces of the Neo Hegemony strike, sweeping across the worlds of the Arcadian sector and crushing all in their path. One system stands against the onslaught, the Kingdom of New Avalon. But the men and women of their expeditionary forces are trapped behind enemy lines on a besieged planet. đ
Losing those troops will lose the war. Their only hope? A last-ditch rescue mission led by Captain Hal Cutter and his battleship, Achilles. đ
Beset on all sides by lethal enemy warships, he must lead a rag-tag fleet of naval and civilian vessels across Hegemony-held space to save the beleaguered Kingdom soldiers. âď¸
In the skies and orbit, Lieutenant Jason âRickâ Richards and the untested pilots of Viper squadron clash in a furious battle for supremacy against elite enemy fighters. And on the ground, Private Patrick âWinkâ Goble and his platoon must hold the line against a ruthless commander and her overwhelming force of battle-tested mechs until salvation arrives. All will play their part in this desperate struggle for survival against impossible odds. đŞđĽ
Why Iâm including this: Ralph Kern delivers military space opera that understands what made Battlestar Galactica and The Expanse compelling: multi-perspective warfare where every level of combat matters. đŻ The setup is pure adrenaline: expeditionary forces trapped behind enemy lines, a rescue mission through hostile space, and a last stand on the groundâall happening simultaneously. Kern gives us three POV characters covering different aspects of war: Captain Cutter commanding the rescue fleet (strategic level), Lieutenant Richards piloting fighters (tactical space combat), and Private Goble holding the line on the ground with mechs (boots-on-the-ground desperation). The âKingdom of New Avalonâ name suggests Arthurian legend meets space opera, while the Neo Hegemony provides clearly defined bad guys for guilt-free space battles. The Dunkirk-style rescue-mission-through-enemy-territory structure creates inherent tension and time pressure. Kern writes for readers who loved David Weberâs Honor Harrington series, John Scalziâs military sci-fi, or anyone seeking space battles with actual strategy, multiple character perspectives, and the camaraderie of soldiers fighting impossible odds together. The Great War series title promises epic scope beyond this first book. This is popcorn-worthy military sci-fi done right. đđ
Author: L. Frank BaumFREEClassic Fantasy Fiction
âThereâs no place like home.â đâ¨
L. Frank Baumâs The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of the most enchanting and enduring classics in childrenâs literatureâa story of adventure, imagination, and the universal search for courage, wisdom, and belonging. đ
When Dorothy Gale and her little dog Toto are swept away by a Kansas tornado, they find themselves in the dazzling land of Oz. đŞď¸ Determined to return home, Dorothy sets out along the Yellow Brick Road, where she meets the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Woodman who desires a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who seeks courage. Together, they journey to the Emerald City to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Ozâand discover that the power they seek has been within them all along. đ
Filled with unforgettable characters, moral lessons, and sparkling imagination, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has delighted readers for over a century. Baumâs vivid storytelling and timeless message about friendship, self-belief, and the magic of home make this a masterpiece for both children and adults alike. đ đ
A cornerstone of fantasy literature, this beloved classic continues to inspire films, musicals, and generations of dreamers. đ
Bottom line: This isnât just a childrenâs bookâitâs the foundation of American fantasy literature and arguably the first truly American fairy tale. đşđ¸ L. Frank Baum published this in 1900, creating a fantasy world that owed nothing to European folklore and everything to American optimism and ingenuity. Dorothy doesnât need a prince to save her; she needs her own courage, brains, and heart (embodied by her companions). The Wizard being a humbugâjust a man behind a curtainâwas revolutionary: authority figures arenât inherently powerful, and real magic comes from within. Baumâs Oz spawned 14 sequels and became a multimedia phenomenon, most famously the 1939 Judy Garland film that cemented ruby slippers and âOver the Rainbowâ in cultural memory. The book itself is darker and stranger than the movieâthe Tin Woodmanâs origin story is genuinely disturbing, and Dorothyâs silver shoes (not ruby!) have different magical properties. This influenced everyone from Alice in Wonderland to modern fantasy, establishing the quest narrative structure and the âunlikely companions bonding through shared adventureâ trope. Essential reading for understanding fantasy literatureâs roots, American storytelling, and why we keep returning to Oz generation after generation. Free, timeless, and still magical. đđ
Interstellar Mage (Starshipâs Mage: Red Falcon Book 1)
Author: Glynn StewartFREESpace Exploration Science Fiction
Mars destroyed his ship â but gave him a new one.Mars drafted his Mage â for the good of humanity!He should have known that wouldnât be the end of it⌠đâ¨
Captain David Rice has a new ship, a new crew, and a new set of Jump Mages to carry him between the stars. All he wants is to haul cargo, make money and keep his head down. đ°
His past, however, is not so willing to let him go. An old enemy is reaching out from beyond the grave to destroy any chance of peace or life for Captain Riceâand old friends are only making things more complicated! đâĄ
All he wants is to be a businessman, but as the death toll mounts he must decide what is more important: his quiet life or the peace humanity has enjoyed for centuries⌠đ
What makes this special: Glynn Stewart has built a popular space opera universe where magic and technology coexistâships need âJump Magesâ to travel faster than light, creating a unique blend of science fiction and fantasy. đŽ Captain David Rice is a classic reluctant hero: heâs done his service to Mars, wants to be left alone to run cargo and make money, but his past (and Mars government) wonât let him retire peacefully. The âenemy reaching from beyond the graveâ detail suggests conspiracy thriller elements, while âold friends making things complicatedâ promises messy loyalties and forced choices. Stewart writes accessible military sci-fi with compelling world-buildingâthe magic system integrated into space travel is creative enough to feel fresh while familiar enough to not require extensive explanation. This is a spinoff/continuation of Stewartâs Starshipâs Mage universe, but works as an entry point for new readers. Perfect for fans of Lois McMaster Bujoldâs Vorkosigan Saga (reluctant heroes, space opera with heart), Lindsay Burokerâs Fallen Empire series (magic + space), or anyone seeking space opera where the protagonist just wants peace but keeps getting dragged into saving humanity. Stewart delivers fun, fast-paced space adventure with magical FTL travel. đđ
Author: NataviaRegularly $2.99, Today $1.49African American Fantasy Fiction
This isnât a normal love story about when a boy meets a girl. What would you do if a man fell out of the sky and landed on your car? đđĽ
Midas aka, Brick is a young soldier from another world called, Vada which exists in the clouds. While in the middle of a war, he falls out of the sky. What happens when he lands on a beautiful womanâs car? đźâĄ
Nabila is a twenty-three-year-old college graduate working as a secretary in a small law firm. One night while walking to her car, a strikingly handsome giant lands on her car. Brick must not reveal his true identity to human mankind, per Vada law heâs left with a hard decision, killing the human who saw him. Would he spare the humanâs life or would he use her to escape Vada? đ
Love hasnât always been on Nabilaâs side. After a three-year relationship, she was left broken hearted. She made a wish on a fallen star. Was the wish more than what she bargained for? ââ¨
This is a passionate paranormal love story between a human and a creature from the sky. Is it possible for them to fall in love, or do they only seek solace in each otherâs company? With secrets revealed, and passionate loving. Will the two overcome their differences, or will Brickâs past poison him and turn his heart to brick for eternity? đđ
Why youâll love this: Natavia delivers urban paranormal romance with a unique premise: a soldier from a cloud civilization crashes onto a womanâs car, creating instant forced-proximity with life-or-death stakes. âď¸ The meet-cute is literally explosive (RIP Nabilaâs car insurance claim!), and the Vada law requiring Brick to kill witnesses adds genuine dangerâwill he spare her, use her, or fall for her? Natavia writes for Black romance readers seeking paranormal fantasy with steam, combining earthbound realism (Nabilaâs secretary job, her heartbreak from a failed relationship, her wish on a star) with high-concept fantasy (an entire civilization in the clouds, soldiers with special abilities, forbidden love across species). The âturn his heart to brickâ wordplay on his nickname suggests emotional walls and trauma that Nabila must break through. This offers representation in paranormal romance, a genre thatâs been overwhelmingly white, giving Black readers the fantasy escape they deserve with characters who look like them. Perfect for readers who loved A Court of Thorns and Roses but wanted diverse protagonists, anyone seeking paranormal romance with genuine stakes, or fans of forbidden love between different worlds. Natavia promises passion, secrets, and the question of whether love can bridge impossible divides. đđ
The Abundance: Narrative Essays Old and New
Author: Annie DillardRegularly $3.99, Today $1.99Essays
In recognition of her long and lauded career as a master essayist, a landmark collection including her most beloved pieces and some rarely seen work, rigorously curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author herself. With a foreword by Geoff Dyer. â¨đ
âA writer who never seems tired, who has never plodded her way through a page or sentence, Dillard can only be enjoyed by a wide-awake reader,â warns Geoff Dyer in his foreword to this stellar collection. Carefully culled from her past work, The Abundance is quintessential Annie Dillard, delivered in her fierce and undeniably singular voice, filled with fascinating detail and metaphysical fact. đŤ The pieces within will exhilarate both admiring fans and a new generation of readers, having been âre-framed and re-hung,â with fresh editing and reordering by the author, to situate these now seminal works within her larger canon.
The Abundance reminds us that Dillardâs brand of ânovelized nonfictionâ pioneered the form long before it came to be widely appreciated. Intense, vivid, and fearless, her work endows the true and seemingly ordinary aspects of lifeâa commuter chases snowball-throwing children through neighborhood streets, a teenager memorizes Rimbaudâs poetryâwith beauty and irony, inviting readers onto sweeping landscapes, to join her in exploring the complexities of time and death, with a sense of humor: on one page, an eagle falls from the sky with a weasel attached to its throat; on another, a man walks into a bar. đŚ đ
What caught my attention: Annie Dillard is a Pulitzer Prize winner (Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, 1975) and one of Americaâs greatest living essayists, though sheâs been relatively quiet in recent decades. đ This collection is significant because Dillard herself curated it, re-editing and reordering pieces to create something new from her career-spanning work. That Geoff Dyer wrote the foreword (himself a master of creative nonfiction) signals the literary weight here. Dillardâs writing is electricâshe makes a weasel clinging to an eagleâs throat as fascinating as theological meditation, and finds the metaphysical in a commuterâs ordinary day. Her ânovelized nonfictionâ predated the creative nonfiction boom by decades, influencing everyone from Cheryl Strayed to Leslie Jamison. The warning that she âcan only be enjoyed by a wide-awake readerâ is accurateâDillard demands your full attention and rewards it with prose thatâs simultaneously crystalline and dense with meaning. She writes about nature, time, death, God, and consciousness with the precision of a scientist and the soul of a mystic. Perfect for readers who loved H is for Hawk, Barry Lopezâs nature writing, or anyone seeking essays that are both accessible and profound. This is American literature at its finestâfierce, strange, beautiful, and utterly unique. đđ
Awakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our World
Author: Carol PearsonRegularly $25.99, Today $3.99Interpersonal Relations
âThe heroic quest is about saying âyesâ to yourself and in so doing, becoming more fully alive and more effective in the world. . . . The quest is replete with dangers and pitfalls, but it offers great rewards: the capacity to be successful in the world, knowledge of the mysteries of the human soul, and the opportunity to find and express your unique gifts in the world.â đŞâ¨
In this bold and original work, Carol S. Pearson shows that the heroic quest isnât just for certain people under special circumstances. Exploring the many heroic paths available to each of us, at every point in our lives, her innovative program enables us to live heroically by activating and applying twelve archetypes in our lives. đ
This companion to the bestselling The Hero Within outlines twelve archetypal patterns that can aid inner development and the quest for wholeness.
These archetypes are inner guides that can help us:
* prepare for the journey, by learning how to become successful members of society;
* embark upon the quest, by becoming initiated into the mysteries of the human soul; and
* return to transform our lives as a result of claiming our uniqueness and personal power. đŻđŤ
Hereâs why this matters: Carol S. Pearson is a scholar and leadership consultant whose work on archetypes has influenced everything from personal development to marketing (her frameworks appear in countless branding strategies). đ Awakening the Heroes Within builds on Jungian archetypal theory but makes it accessible and practicalâthese arenât abstract psychological concepts but tools you can use for self-understanding and growth. Pearsonâs twelve archetypes (Innocent, Orphan, Warrior, Caregiver, Seeker, Destroyer, Lover, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Sage, Fool) provide a complete map of the psycheâs possibilities. Unlike simplistic personality typing, she shows how we embody different archetypes at different life stages and in different contexts. The three-stage journey (preparation, quest, return) mirrors Joseph Campbellâs heroâs journey but personalizes itâyouâre not waiting for a call to adventure; your everyday life IS the quest. This influenced everything from Women Who Run with the Wolves to modern tarot interpretations. Perfect for readers interested in Jungian psychology, anyone feeling stuck and seeking a framework for growth, or people fascinated by mythology and archetypes as life tools. At this price, itâs an incredible value for a book that could genuinely shift your self-understanding. đď¸đ
Author: Rebecca N. Alonzo, Bob DeMossRegularly $7.99, Today $3.99Spiritual Biography
Rebecca never felt safe as a child. In 1969, her father, Robert Nichols, moved to Sellerstown, North Carolina, to serve as a pastor. There he found a small, southern community eager to welcome himâwith one exception. Glaring at him from pew number seven was a man obsessed with controlling the church.
Determined to get rid of anyone who stood in his way, he unleashed a plan of terror that was more devastating and violent than the Nichols family could have ever imagined. Refusing to be driven away by acts of intimidation, Rebeccaâs father stood his ground until one night when an armed man walked into the familyâs kitchen . . . And Rebeccaâs life was shattered.
If anyone had a reason to harbor hatred and seek personal revenge, it would be Rebecca. Yet The Devil in Pew Number Seven tells a different story. In this unforgettable memoir, she shares:
* A harrowing testimony of Godâs grace amidst hardships and grief
* A firsthand account of astounding mercy in the face of betrayal
* An inspirational reminder of the redemption and healing only Christ can bring
Why this one stands out: Rebecca N. Alonzoâs memoir tackles one of Christian faithâs most difficult teachingsâforgivenessâthrough lived experience rather than platitudes. This is a true story of church violence and terrorism (yes, terrorism) committed by a congregation member obsessed with control. The âdevil in pew number sevenâ isnât metaphoricalâitâs a specific man whose campaign of intimidation escalated to an armed invasion of the familyâs home. That Rebecca survived childhood trauma that would justify lifelong bitterness and chose radical forgiveness instead makes this compelling for both Christian readers and anyone interested in forgiveness psychology. This isnât âI forgave and everything became wonderfulâ prosperity gospel nonsenseâitâs honest about the cost of mercy and the long, difficult process of healing. Alonzoâs story has been featured in Christian media and inspired speaking tours, resonating with readers whoâve experienced church hurt (sadly common) or struggle with forgiveness. Perfect for readers seeking Christian memoirs with genuine suffering and genuine grace, anyone processing trauma through faith, or people fascinated by how communities can harbor evil in plain sight. This is heavy reading but ultimately hopefulâa testament to resilience and redemption. đđ
Mistletoe Meet Cute: A Christmas In Kroydon Hills Novella
Author: Bella MatthewsRegularly $5.99, Today $2.99Christmas Holiday Romance
Falling for my brotherâs teammate wasnât on my Christmas list.Neither was working for him, but here I amânannying for Camden Monroe, Phillyâs star quarterback, single dad, and the grumpiest grinch to ever fill out a pair of gray sweats. đđ
He should be the last man I want under my mistletoe. đ¤
Heâs too old. Too cocky. And too damn tempting.But one snowy night, one reckless touch, and one unforgettable kiss have me rethinking everything I thought I wanted. âď¸đ
Suddenly, the holidays arenât about twinkle lights and tinsel.Theyâre about stolen moments, secret touches, and the kind of Christmas chaos that feels way too good to resist. đĽâ¨
Maybe the best gifts donât come wrapped in pretty bowsâŚMaybe they come with dirty grins, filthy mouths, and the power to make me forget every single reason why Camden doesnât belong at the top of my wish list. . . đđ
The appeal: Bella Matthews delivers spicy sports romance wrapped in Christmas cheerâbasically catnip for readers who want their holiday romance hot. đĽ The nanny-for-her-brotherâs-teammate setup creates built-in forbidden territory (her brother will NOT approve), while Camden being a single dad adds vulnerability beneath the cocky quarterback exterior. The age gap and âgrumpy/sunshineâ dynamic (heâs a grinch, she presumably brings holiday cheer) are romance gold. Matthews promises this isnât closed-door holiday fluffâthose âdirty grinsâ and âfilthy mouthsâ signal steam, while âstolen momentsâ and âsecret touchesâ suggest theyâre hiding their relationship, ratcheting up tension. The âgray sweatsâ detail is a romance reader in-joke (if you know, you know đ). This hits multiple popular tropes: sports romance, single dad, nanny, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, brotherâs teammate, and Christmas setting. Perfect for readers who loved The Au Pair Affair, Ilsa Madden-Millsâ sports romances, or anyone seeking holiday romance thatâs more naughty than nice. This is a novella, so itâs a quick, spicy readâperfect for a cozy December evening. Matthews knows her audience and delivers exactly what they crave. đđ
Saving Mr. Norcross (Norcross Security)
Author: Anna HackettRegularly $5.99, Today $2.99Romantic Suspense
Sheâll stop at nothing to save him. đŞđ
She didnât think anything could scare her husband, the most dangerous man in San Francisco, but sheâs found the one thing that terrifies him.
Fatherhood. đś
When Detective Brynn Norcross discovers sheâs pregnant, she knows her overprotective husband needs time to adjust. When sheâs injured on the job, Vander is tense, on edge, and distant. đ°
She decides they both need a vacation. They head to Italy for some rest and relaxation. đŽđš
But their vacation doesnât quite go according to planâŚ
When Vander and his brother Rhys are abducted by the local mafia, all hell breaks loose. đđĽ
There is no way Brynn can do nothing when the life of the man she loves is on the line. Sheâll do whatever it takes to rescue him.
There is no way Vander wants his wife in danger, and he knows sheâll come for him. Heâll do whatever it takes to escape.Oh, and he also plans to make the people responsible pay. âĄđŤ
What makes this special: Anna Hackett is a prolific romantic suspense author whoâs built a loyal following for her action-heavy romances featuring badass couples rather than damsels in distress. đŻ Saving Mr. Norcross flips the typical rescue narrativeâthe dangerous alpha male gets captured, and his pregnant detective wife must save him. Vander being âthe most dangerous man in San Franciscoâ yet terrified of fatherhood is delicious character work; he can handle criminals but not the vulnerability of loving a child. The Italian mafia abduction turns their vacation into a nightmare, but Hackettâs genius is making both halves of the couple equally capableâBrynn is rescuing him while Vander is simultaneously engineering his own escape. This is romantic suspense where the romance is already established (theyâre married, sheâs pregnant) and the suspense comes from external threats rather than will-they-wonât-they. Hackett writes for readers who want kickass heroines who donât need rescuing but will absolutely rescue their men, protective heroes who respect their wivesâ competence, and action sequences that would work in a thriller novel. Perfect for fans of Julie Ann Walker, Rebecca Zanetti, or anyone seeking romantic suspense where both leads get to be heroes. This delivers violence, vengeance, and love that survives Italian mafia abduction. đŁđ
Author: Chuck PalahniukRegularly $5.99, Today $2.99Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
A father searching for his missing daughter is suddenly given hope when a major clue is discovered, but learning the truth could shatter the seemingly perfect image Hollywood is desperate to uphold.
Gates Foster lost his daughter, Lucy, seventeen years ago. Heâs never stopped searching. Suddenly, a shocking new development provides Foster with his first major lead in over a decade, and he may finally be on the verge of discovering the awful truth. đ
Meanwhile, Mitzi Ives has carved out a space among the Foley artists creating the immersive sounds giving Hollywood films their authenticity. Using the same secret techniques as her father before her, sheâs become an industry-leading expert in the sound of violence and horror, creating screams so bone-chilling, they may as well be real. đŹ
Soon Foster and Ives find themselves on a collision course that threatens to expose the violence hidden beneath Hollywoodâs glamorous façade.
A grim and disturbing reflection on the commodification of suffering and the dangerous power of art, The Invention of Sound is Chuck Palahniuk at the peak of his literary powers -- his most suspenseful, most daring, and most genre-defying work yet.
Why Iâm including this: Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and transgressive fictionâs most infamous provocateur, delivers a thriller that asks disturbing questions about art, exploitation, and how far weâll go for authenticity. The setup is horrifying in its implications: Foley artists create realistic screams for horror movies, but what if those screams are TOO realistic? The collision between Gates (searching for his missing daughter for seventeen years) and Mitzi (whose screams âmay as well be realâ) suggests a terrible answer to where those sounds come from. Palahniuk has always explored the darkness beneath American cultureâconsumerism in Fight Club, beauty standards in Invisible Monsters, death in Chokeâand here he turns his unflinching gaze on Hollywoodâs willingness to commodify suffering for entertainment. The âsecret techniquesâ Mitzi learned from her father add generational horror and suggest this has been happening longer than anyone knows. This is Palahniukâs most straightforward thriller, less experimental than his earlier work but no less disturbing. Perfect for readers who can handle dark subject matter, fans of The Troop or Josh Malermanâs horror, or anyone interested in art-about-art that questions entertainmentâs moral boundaries. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who can stomach it. đĽđ
Author: Nick Fuller GooginsRegularly $3.99, Today $1.99Dystopian Science Fiction
This richly imaginative, immersive, and âelectrifyingly relevantâ (William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author) debut novel follows a shocking disappearance amid the climate crisis of our near futureâperfect for fans of Station Eleven and The Last Thing He Told Me. đâĄ
Emi Vargas, whose parents helped save the world, is tired of being told how lucky she is to have been born after the climate crisis. But following the public assassination of a dozen climate criminals, Emiâs mother, Kristina, disappears as a possible suspect, and Emiâs illusions of utopia are shattered. đ A determined Emi and her father, Larch, journey from their home in Nuuk, Greenland to New York City, now a lightly populated storm-surge outpost built from the ruins of the former metropolis. But they arenât the only ones looking for Kristina.
Thirty years earlier, Larch first came to New York with a team of volunteers to save the city from rising waters and torrential storms. Kristina was on the frontlines of a different battle, fighting massive wildfires that ravaged the western United States. They became part of a movement that changed the worldÂâThe Great Transitionâforging a new society and finding each other in process. đđĽ
Hereâs the deal: Nick Fuller Googinsâ debut is that rare climate fiction novel that imagines we actually solve the crisisâthen explores what that success cost and whether the younger generation appreciates it. đą The dual timeline structure (present-day Emi searching for her mother, flashbacks to Larch and Kristina saving the world thirty years prior) creates rich layering. Emi represents a fascinating perspective: kids born after crisis who take their parentsâ sacrifices for granted, exhausted by being told theyâre âlucky.â The assassination of âclimate criminalsâ and Kristinaâs disappearance as a suspect suggests the solutions werenât entirely peacefulâwere people punished? Executed? What moral compromises did The Great Transition require? Googins writes hopeful climate fiction (we CAN fix this!) while honestly exploring the costs (but fixing it will be brutal). The Greenland-to-flooded-New-York journey provides post-climate-crisis world-building, while the Station Eleven comparison suggests literary quality and character focus. Perfect for readers who loved The Ministry for the Future, The Overstory, or anyone seeking climate fiction thatâs neither doom-and-gloom nor Pollyanna-ish. This asks hard questions about generational trauma, moral compromises, and whether utopia built on violence is still utopia. Urgent, relevant, and impossible to put down. đżđ
Gift of the Shaper (Highglade Series Book 1)
Author: D. L. JenningsRegularly $11.99, Today $1.99Fairy Tale Fantasy
This Beverly Hills Book Awards winner chronicles the epic struggle between existing forces of good and evil, with both sides vying for control of the key that unlocks the Otherworld. The very powers of creation and destruction hang in the balance, and only a heroic effort can possibly stop the Khyth from unleashing ruin upon their world. âď¸â¨
âAn exceptional series opener âŚâ - Kirkus Reviews â
Armies will clash and gods will die⌠đ
For thousands of years, the Breaker of the Dawn has been locked away in the ethereal plane of the Otherworld. Now, a young blacksmithâs apprentice finds himself trapped in a war between the noble Athrani, a subset of humanity gifted with the ability to transmute matter, and the malevolent and powerful Khyth, who seek to free the ancient god from his prison. đ¨ Gift of the Shaper chronicles the epic struggle between the existing forces of good and evil, with both sides vying for control of the key that unlocks the Otherworld. The very powers of creation and destruction hang in the balance, and only a heroic effort can possibly stop the Khyth from unleashing ruin upon their world. đ
What pulled me in: D. L. Jennings won the Beverly Hills Book Awards with this debut, earning a starred Kirkus review calling it âan exceptional series openerââimpressive credentials for an indie fantasy author. đ The magic system (Athrani who can transmute matter) combines alchemy with elemental manipulation, while the blacksmithâs apprentice protagonist is classic fantasy: ordinary person thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The imprisoned god âBreaker of the Dawnâ and the key to the Otherworld create clear MacGuffin stakesâwhoever controls the key controls creation and destruction itself. Jennings writes in the epic fantasy tradition of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan, promising multiple books (Highglade Series), large-scale battles, and world-ending stakes. The Athrani vs. Khyth conflict provides clear good-vs-evil lines for readers who want moral clarity in their fantasy. Perfect for readers seeking traditional epic fantasy with magic systems, chosen-one narratives, and the scope to span multiple volumes. At this price ($11.99 down to $1.99!), itâs incredible value for a Beverly Hills Book Awards winner with professional reviews. If you love The Stormlight Archive or The Wheel of Time, this deserves a spot on your TBR. âď¸đ
Author: Kira PeikoffRegularly $5.99, Today $2.99Psychological Thrillers
When any biological matter can be used to create life, stolen celebrity DNA sells to the highest bidderâor the craziest stalkerâin this propulsive thriller. đ§Źđ
With a vivid imagining of the future, Gattaca meets Black Mirror in Kira Peikoffâs Baby X. đŹâĄ
In the near-future United States, where advanced technology can create egg or sperm from any personâs cells, celebrities face the alarming potential of meeting biological children they never conceived. Famous singer Trace Thorne is tired of being targeted by the Vault, a black market site devoted to stealing DNA. đ¤ Sick of paying ransom money for his own cell matter, he hires bio-security guard Ember Ryan to ensure his biological safety.
Ember will do anything she can to protect her clients. She knows all the Vaultâs tricksâdiscarded tissues, used straws, lipstick tubesâand has prevented countless DNA thefts. Working for Thorne, her focus becomes split when she begins to fall for him, but she knows she hasnât let anything slipâlove or not, his DNA is safe. But then she and Thorne are confronted by a pregnant woman, Quinn, who claims that Thorne is the father of her baby, and all bets are off. đđŹ
Why youâll love this: Kira Peikoff writes near-future thrillers that take emerging biotechnology and ask âwhat could go wrong?ââand Baby X tackles reproductive technologyâs darkest implications. 𧏠The premise is chillingly plausible: if we can create sperm or eggs from any cell, then every discarded tissue, drinking straw, or lipstick tube becomes potential genetic material for creating someoneâs biological child without consent. The black market (âthe Vaultâ) trafficking in celebrity DNA is brilliant extrapolationâof course obsessed fans would pay fortunes for the chance to have their idolâs baby. Emberâs job (bio-security guard protecting DNA) is a profession that doesnât exist yet but absolutely will if this technology develops. The bodyguard-falling-for-client romance adds emotional stakes, while Quinnâs pregnancy announcement creates impossible questions: How? Whose fault? Is she lying? The Gattaca meets Black Mirror comparison is accurateâthis explores genetic ethics with thriller pacing. Perfect for readers who loved Never Let Me Go, Blake Crouchâs mind-bending thrillers, or anyone fascinated by bioethics and reproductive technology. Peikoff makes you think while keeping pages turning. Disturbing, timely, and impossible to put down. đŹđ
NEW RELEASES
Author: Ozzy OsbourneNEW RELEASEEntertainer Biographies
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
âPeople say to me, if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything? Iâm like, f* no. If Iâd been clean and sober, I wouldnât be Ozzy. If Iâd done normal, sensible things, I wouldnât be Ozzy.â**
Husband. Father. Grandfather. F*cking Icon.1948 - 2025
In 2018, at the age of sixty-nine, Ozzy Osbourne was on a triumphant farewell tour, playing to sold-out arenas and rave reviews all around the world.
Then: disaster.
In a matter of just a few weeks, he went from being hospitalized with a finger infection to having to abandon his tour â and all public life â as he faced near-total paralysis from the neck down.
LAST RITES is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Ozzyâs descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career, including his marriage to wife Sharon, as well as his reflections on what it took for him to get back onstage for the triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, streamed around the world, where Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time.
Bottom line: This is Ozzy Osbourneâs final memoir, and given his health struggles and the title Last Rites, it carries the weight of a rock legend confronting mortality. Ozzy is the Prince of Darkness, the bat-biting madman who somehow survived decades of substance abuse that would have killed anyone else, and became a reality TV star in his sixties via The Osbournes. This memoir focuses on his recent health crisisâgoing from farewell tour to near-total paralysis is a devastating fall for a performer whose entire identity is the stage. That he recovered enough for one final Black Sabbath reunion shows the tenacity that kept him alive through everything. Ozzyâs voice is unmistakable (that quote about not changing anything is pure Ozzy), and his âbitterly hilariousâ take on near-death promises the dark humor thatâs made him beloved beyond just music fans. Sharon Osbourne, his longtime manager and wife, is central to this storyâtheir relationship survived addiction, infidelity, cancer, and now this. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller status proves Ozzyâs cultural impact transcends metal. Essential reading for rock music fans, anyone who grew up watching The Osbournes, or people interested in how performers face mortality. This is history, humor, and heartbreak from a man who became exactly who he meant to be. đ¸đ
Structuring Your Novel Workbook
Author: K.M. WeilandNEW RELEASEFiction Writing Reference
Make Story Structure Your Superpower! đŞâ¨
If youâve ever felt stuck halfway through your draftâor realized somethingâs off after typing âThe Endââyouâre not alone. Structure is the secret weapon behind every unforgettable story. đ
In her acclaimed writing guide Structuring Your Novel, award-winning author K.M. Weiland laid out the blueprint for powerful, cohesive storytelling. Now, with this newly expanded 10-year anniversary edition of the Structuring Your Novel Workbook, itâs time to put plot structure to use in your own stories. đŻ
Packed with hundreds of insightful questions and creativity-sparking exercisesâincluding 80 brand-new prompts and an in-depth chapter on the Inciting Eventâthis workbook will help you:
* Build a rock-solid plot structure
* Perfectly time your plot points for maximum impact
* Turn structural weaknesses into storytelling strengths
* Pinpoint and fix a sagging middle with a powerful âcenterpieceâ scene
* Foreshadow key events with subtlety and skill
* And much more! âď¸đĽ
What makes this special: K.M. Weiland is one of the most respected voices in writing craft, running the popular Helping Writers Become Authors blog and writing craft books that writers actually use (not just read and shelve). đ This workbook is the companion to her bestselling Structuring Your Novel guide, turning theory into practice with hundreds of exercises. The 10-year anniversary edition adds 80 new prompts and an entire chapter on the Inciting Event (the moment that kicks your story into gear), addressing the most common structural problem writers face. Weilandâs approach is based on proven story structure (three-act, heroâs journey) but practical rather than academicâthese exercises help you apply structure to YOUR specific story. The âsagging middleâ focus is brilliant; most writers know how to start and end but struggle with Act 2. Perfect for novelists at any stage (plotting, drafting, revising), NaNoWriMo participants who want structure before November, or any writer whose stories feel loose or unfocused. Weiland makes structure accessible without being formulaic. If your story isnât working and you donât know why, this workbook will help you diagnose and fix it. Essential craft resource. đđ
Having People Over: A Modern Guide to Planning, Throwing, and Attending Every Type of Party
Author: Chelsea FaganNEW RELEASE
Etiquette Guides & Advice
Become the perfect host and learn how to foster community as an adult with this modern guide to hosting every type of gathering. đĄâ¨
In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, thereâs nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life. đ
In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and internet big sister Chelsea Fagan guides readers on creating moments worth staying in for. From designing the right space, to crafting a menu that wonât keep you in the kitchen all night, to revitalizing the lost art of cultivating grown-up communities, this book will make you the perfect host at every budget. đ˝ď¸ Having People Over includes guides for:
* Curating a space optimized for entertaining, so people can drop by without it sending you into a tailspin.
* A brief history of the cocktail hourâand its imagined futureâincluding recipes with and without spirits.
* The 101 tutorial for all things dinner parties: inviting guests, setting the table, planning a menu, creating a mood board, and actually enjoying the evening yourself.
* Facilitating a (platonic) adult sleepoverâand why you definitely should!
* How to be good guest wherever you go, from when to show up, to what to bring, to what absolutely not to do. đ
Hereâs why this matters: Chelsea Fagan is the founder and CEO of The Financial Diet, a personal finance media company with a massive millennial following, making her the perfect person to write about hosting on any budget. đ° Having People Over addresses something millennials and Gen Z desperately need: how to build in-person community in an age of digital connection and economic precarity. The âradically hospitableâ framing is smartâin a world of transactional relationships and social media performance, actually inviting people into your imperfect home is countercultural. Fagan understands the barriers (small spaces, limited budgets, fear of judgment) and provides practical solutions rather than Martha Stewart perfectionism. The inclusion of âhow to be a good guestâ is crucialâhosting and guesting are reciprocal arts that build community. The adult sleepover chapter alone is worth it (why DONâT we do this anymore?). Perfect for young adults wanting to create friend groups beyond college, anyone feeling isolated post-pandemic, or people who want to host but feel intimidated by lifestyle influencers. This is anti-aspirational hospitalityâcome as you are, make simple food, enjoy each other. In an epidemic of loneliness, this book offers practical solutions for connection. Essential reading for our disconnected age. đđ
